Creating for Kids - All-Ages Comics & Books - 2:00
Creating comics and illustrations that can appeal to all ages is a difficult but rewarding road to travel. Come hear amazing artists talk about creating meaningful art that appeals to a wide age range, as well as the ins and outs of this business. Rilla Alexander (Her Idea), Aron Nels Steinke (The Zoo Box), Robin Kaplan (Cold Iron Wars), Sam Spina (Nickleodeon Magazine). Moderated by Kinoko K. Evans (Magical Character Rabbit)
Rodney Alan Greenblat Spotlight - 3:00
Special Guest Rodney Alan Greenblat (Parapa the Rapper) is a legend in the art world, reknown for his work as a charcter designer, painter, and author. Join us for a candid conversation with Portland artist Bwana Spoons.
Gender Lines - 4:00
Comics is rife with super stereotypical representations of gender. Who are artists and characters that counter this trend, representing gender in real, honest ways? What are tropes that artists and writers lean on too often in regards to gender representation? And how is the comics industry changing—or not—in whose work gets published? Sashiko Yeun (Wishcandy) Ed Luce (Wuvable Oaf) Virgina Paine (Milkyboots) and Hazel Newlevant (Chainmail Bikini). Moderated by Sarah Mirk (Bitch Magazine)
Rilla Alexander Spotlight - 5:00
A look at the wide-ranging work of graphic designer, illustrator, and children’s book author Rilla Alexander. In conversation with fellow artist Jason Sturgill.
