John Eric Osborn-(Artist/Writer/Creator-“We Promised Utopia”-by Literati Press, "Enigma Machine,” “Hiro Doggie:Space Corgi.”) John Eric Osborn loves sci-fi, action, and figure drawing. This Oklahoma-based Art Director of Literati Comics, artist, and designer, has artwork in comic shops, schools, newspapers and stores throughout the country. He is the co-creator of the sci-fi graphic novel “We Promised Utopia” through Literati Press, and the sci-if comic "Enigma Machine," as well as his all-ages book “Hiro Doggie:Space Corgi,” He is selling comics, t-shirts, art prints and commissions. He specializes in portraits, figure drawing, and sequential art. Check out www.JEOcreations.com for products, art gallery and contact info.
Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Bring your sketchpad and join us for a lesson on constructing and composing figures in dynamic poses! Learn the basics of constructing figures utilizing proportion and composition. Attendees will learn about its history from the great masters of art and comics. Join Eric Osborn (“We Promised Utopia,” “Hiro Doggie: Space Corgi,” Enigma Machine,” Literati Press Art Director), for a lecture and live demo on dynamic art drawing techniques! For more information on the artist, go to www.jeocreations.com. (1 hour. Limit 28 participants.)
Moderator: Eric Osborn
Panelists: Eric Osborn
Noon | Location: Boomer B
The digital art industry has changed a lot recently with the advent of AI technology and other software tool innovations. It’s not just a push-button way to make art. What is the future of art in its digital form? How will it impact artists in traditional media? After all, with new technologies come new methods of creative manipulation and evolving aesthetics ...
Moderator: Eric Osborn
Panelists: Chaz Kemp, Eric Osborn, James Farr, Peri Charlifu, Rachael Mayo, Tim Chessmore
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