Comics

Noon | Location: Oklahoma G

Developing An Artistic Style

Industry pros share successful secrets on the elements of SF artistic style: Composition, Color, and Design. How can artists hone these skills to develop a distinctive style of art production?

Moderator: Chaz Kemp

Panelists: Chaz Kemp, Liz Campbell, Michael "Gecko" Adams, Robert Daniels, Robert Wilson IV

Tracks: Art, Comics

5:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Thrifty Revisions: Adding SF Genre Elements to Thrift Store Paintings

Artists insert sf genre elements or monsters into reclaimed paintings and prints. Final works are up for sale in the Charity Sale and Auction. (Supplies provided)

Moderator: James Hollaman

Panelists: Harold Neal, James Hollaman, Karen Thrower, Mike Kennedy, Rachael Mayo, Tim Chessmore, W. J. Hodgson

Tracks: Art, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics

5:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

I Knew You'd Say That

Look into works which feature prophecy, from The Matrix and Dune to Bajoran edicts in DS9, Minority Report, or even tech versions, like Asimov’s Foundation tales. Does an accurate prediction require a deterministic universe?

Moderator: Dara Fogel, PhD

Panelists: Dara Fogel, PhD, J.D. Woods, M. Scott Carter, Mark Alfred, Selina Rosen, Tim Frayser

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, Comics

10:00 AM | Location: Boomer A

Re-Covered Books, for Charity!

Artists create new cover art for books in our charity collection. Books and their custom covers will be available for sale in the Charity Sale. (Books and cover paper provided)

Moderator: James Hollaman

Panelists: Evan T. Wardwell, Harold Neal, James Hollaman, Mike Kennedy, Rachael Mayo, W. J. Hodgson

Tracks: Art, Comics, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Pop Culture & Entertainment

10:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G

Commission Work: The Joys, Hurts, Strange and Unusual

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

11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma HIJ presented by Robot House

Superhero School

New World Comics presents Superhero School, featuring TV and comic book favorites in this interactive cosplay experience. Learn about your favorite characters! Ask them about their adventures and take time for pictures.

Moderator: La Blanke

Panelists: Buck Berlin, La Blanke, Sentinelbait, TKM Cosplay

Tracks: Kids, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Comics, Performing Arts

Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

Dynamic Figure Drawing with JEO Creations

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

Tracks: Art, Comics, Workshop

Noon | Location: Sooner B presented by Fowler Automotive

Agents of SHIELD: Shield Making

Have you got what it takes to be an Agent of SHIELD? Join veteran agents to make your own shield and join SHIELD!

Moderator: Heroic Inner Kids

Panelists: Heroic Inner Kids, Sentinelbait

Tracks: Kids, Maker, Comics, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

2:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium

Coloring & Kicking It

Bring your own coloring book or feel free to use a coloring sheet, and join us. We'll offer some tips and techniques for a cleaner or messier look while you relax and color. (Supplies provided. 2 hours)

Moderator: Kimber E Chessmore

Panelists: Kimber E Chessmore, Rachael Mayo

Tracks: Art, Meetup, General Interest, Comics

3:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Writing Nonhuman Characters (for Humans)

Writing nonhuman characters can present its own set of challenges. How can we make them relatable to humans, given that they will have different physical, cultural and emotional backgrounds? What works well and what is just, no?

Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan

Panelists: A C Smart, Penny Fielder, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Shai Fenwick, Trina Jacobs

Tracks: Writing & Publishing, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics, Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV

4:00 PM | Location: Boomer B

Fan-Made Content: Reimagined Creation or Copyright Issue?

What is considered acceptable (and unacceptable) use of existing works in fan-made creations like art, cosplay, or fan fiction? Isn’t a little creative license part of nerd culture? Where's the line for such creative inspirations?

Moderator: Jan S. Gephardt

Panelists: Hall of Femme, James Farr, Jan S. Gephardt, L.L.Killjoy, Peri Charlifu, Sally Hamilton

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Maker, Art, Writing & Publishing, Comics, Content Creation & Podcasting, General Interest

10:00 AM | Location: University C

Turn Fandom into Your Job

There's money to be made in being a geek artist/maker/writer etc., if you can turn your passion into your profession. Join our panelists as they discuss tips, tricks, and how-tos on turning your interests into income.

Moderator: FoxDaddy

Panelists: Buck Berlin, FoxDaddy, Kevin Dilmore, Liz Campbell, Robert Daniels, What’s Up Fandom Podcast

Tracks: Business & Marketing, Maker, Cosplay, Costuming & Fashion, Writing & Publishing, Art, Content Creation & Podcasting, Gaming, Comics

10:00 AM | Location: Boomer A

Designing Your Fortress of Solitude or Evil Lair of Evil

Lay out the specs for your own supervillain (or hero) hideaway. In a volcano? On a satellite or the Moon? Get creative with anti-burglary tech. What would you display in your own Museum of Victory?

Moderator: Mel White

Panelists: Bradley H Sinor, James Hollaman, Mark Alfred, Mel White, Mike Kennedy, William Ledbetter

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Writing & Publishing, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comics

Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium

Coloring & Kicking It

Bring your own coloring book or feel free to use a coloring sheet, and join us. We'll offer some tips and techniques for a cleaner or messier look while you relax and color. (Supplies provided.)

Moderator: James Hollaman

Panelists: James Hollaman, Kimber E Chessmore

Tracks: Art, Meetup, General Interest, Comics

Noon | Location: Boomer B

Digital Art, the Future, and the Artist

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

Tracks: Art, Business & Marketing, Comics, Culture & World Affairs, Pop Culture & Entertainment

Noon | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Fountain