Aleksi Gray (Alakotila)
Aleksi makes queer fantasy romance comics, stories, and art. He has been accused of drawing too many elves (rightfully so), and enjoys drawing fantasy armor. His art is vibrant, colorful, and focuses on queer joy and is often packed full of flowers. Most of his comics and stories include a character in their late 20 to 30s who is able to finally pursue their dream -- whether that means they are in a place where they're finally able to give it a shot, or given space to find a dream and then chase it. He has a soft spot for writing Achillean trans masc and disaster bi leads.
email: [email protected]
Upcoming Books
2025 TBD (tentatively fall)
BALEFIRE -- webcomic short
The Bard and the Messenger -- novel
Books have previously been published under a variation of P. Kotila.
Webcomics are published under the name Alakotila, and assistant credits are often a variation of Alakotila or Aleksi.
Current freelance work and clients:
EDITING, QC, PROOFREADING
Awaken, by Koti Saavedra
Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin
18+ series with Tapas
ART ASSISTANT
Background art:
Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin
Webtoon series Alakotila has worked on:
Counting Sheep, by A. Rasen (worked as editor)
Crumbs, by Danie Stirling (worked on character flats in season 2)
Melvina's Therapy , by A. Rasen (worked as editor)
Gremoryland, by A. Rasen (worked on edits, letters, and layout for roughly half of the series)
Pathways: The Chronicles of Tuvana, by Elaine Tipping
The Prince of Southland by Chris Geroux (character flats and shading)
AVAILABILITY
I love working with other comic creators and writers, Especially on LGBTQIA+ series that are fantasy or sci fi (of any rating; mature series are fine). I am open to long, ongoing series and have been working with several creators for years on their comics. I would love more cover art work as well.
Got a project you think my art is a fit for? Contact me at [email protected]
email: [email protected]
Upcoming Books
2025 TBD (tentatively fall)
BALEFIRE -- webcomic short
The Bard and the Messenger -- novel
Books have previously been published under a variation of P. Kotila.
Webcomics are published under the name Alakotila, and assistant credits are often a variation of Alakotila or Aleksi.
Current freelance work and clients:
EDITING, QC, PROOFREADING
Awaken, by Koti Saavedra
Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin
18+ series with Tapas
ART ASSISTANT
Background art:
Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin
Webtoon series Alakotila has worked on:
Counting Sheep, by A. Rasen (worked as editor)
Crumbs, by Danie Stirling (worked on character flats in season 2)
Melvina's Therapy , by A. Rasen (worked as editor)
Gremoryland, by A. Rasen (worked on edits, letters, and layout for roughly half of the series)
Pathways: The Chronicles of Tuvana, by Elaine Tipping
The Prince of Southland by Chris Geroux (character flats and shading)
AVAILABILITY
- Book Covers
- Webcomic & Webtoon assistant work: inking, editing, background art
I love working with other comic creators and writers, Especially on LGBTQIA+ series that are fantasy or sci fi (of any rating; mature series are fine). I am open to long, ongoing series and have been working with several creators for years on their comics. I would love more cover art work as well.
Got a project you think my art is a fit for? Contact me at [email protected]
