ABOUT

Mervis aka ThaBlackBobRoss is multi award winning artist and costume designer mostly known for his handmade Black Panther suit. His goal is to spread the importance of representation while inspiring the youth to build a better future. When he’s not designing costumes or jewelry, he specializes in traditional mediums such as painting, drawing, and sculpture.

Mervis works closely with the local community, aiming to encourage the youth to pursue their dreams. He works with small businesses, community centers, and other creative individuals to boost their outreach and audience.  After building his multi award winning Black Panther suit, Mervis has been a featured guest in many conventions, events and movie premieres. Over the past decade, he has won costume craftsmanship awards across the country. Recently, he was a craftsmanship winner turned featured guest and cosplay contest judge for AnimeNYC 22 & 23, Guest and Artist at LA Comic Con 25 & 26, designed multiple exhibitions and costumes at SDCC 2025 for Lilac Grove and Stranger Comics, and won "Best in Show" at San Diego Comic con for his recreation of the costumes from the Wiz at the 2025 Masquerade. 

 He was also featured in the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Captain America: Brave New World, IronHeart and Fantastic 4 premieres in Hollywood. Whether it's by teaching painting classes, doing volunteer work, hosting shows, visiting hospitals or collaborating on a creative project, Mervis is always on the move to find opportunities to inspire and give back to his community.

 

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