Born and raised in Oklahoma, Joshua started sculpting with recycled metal, wood, and whatever else he could get his hands on in 2012, while studying art at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Since then he has exhibited his pieces at shows and festivals locally and in other states. The subject matter of his sculptures is primarily animals (he particularly enjoys insects), but mythical creatures and even plants make an appearance. Joshua creates his sculptures without welding, instead using glues, epoxies, tension, and bolts. They are then hand painted to mimic the subject’s natural coloring, but with a metallic twist.
Joshua has also been playing tabletop wargames and painting miniatures for them since he was 7 (he is now 29), and is in the middle of DMing his third multi-year long D&D 5e campaign.
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Starting out on the Dungeons & Dragons journey? Learn everything from character creation, the basic rules of the game, and some how-tos and tips for getting your game group started and ready for RPG adventuring.
Moderator: What’s Up Fandom Podcast
Panelists: Aidyn Cross, Jacob Blackmon, Joshua Cook, Kimberly Cross, Michael Cross, What’s Up Fandom Podcast
Tracks: Gaming, Fantasy, General Interest
4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Want to learn more about how to turn your leftover this and thats into art? Sculptor Joshua Cook demonstrates his process and shares techniques for beginning sculpting with metal, plastics, fiber, and other found materials. (Limit 28 participants, first come, first seated.)
Moderator: Joshua Cook
Panelists: Joshua Cook
10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G
Seasoned artists share tips to make commission transactions smoother or less painful as you're getting started in the art business. Learn how to place an order so both the artist and the buyer end up happy.
Moderator: Peri Charlifu
Panelists: Joshua Cook, Mimic Rae, Peri Charlifu, Scott Zrubek, Tim Chessmore
Tracks: Art, Business & Marketing, Comics