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Thursday, July 23
 

10:00am PDT

Creating Molds for Prosthetics and Accessories
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Lucia Mason (costume educator, designer), Jared Salls (makeup artist), Marc Salls (makeup artist), Rachel Salls (hair/makeup artist), and Daniel Partridge (makeup assistant) discuss the first step to creating a quality custom-cast prosthetic or accessory: making the mold. Learn all about the wide variety of materials and techniques available to make custom molds for all your cosplay needs.
Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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11:00am PDT

Learn to Draw Professional Comics
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Whilce Portacio (Uncanny X-Men, Punisher), Ryan Benjamin (Absolute Batman, Iron Man), Alex Sinclair (Hush 2, Justice League), and Carlos D'Anda (Justice League vs. Godzilla) lead a hands-on drawing workshop teaching professional strategies for pencils, inks, and colors. Each attendee is required to bring their own drawing materials.
Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
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12:30pm PDT

Theme: The Heart of a Story
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Without theme, a story is just a sequence of events. Theme is the heartbeat of narrative, the thread that gives meaning to every scene and character arc. But what is theme? How do you find it? More importantly, how do you use it to craft stories that truly resonate? Award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake examines one of storytelling's most misunderstood elements and offers practical insight into creating stories that linger with readers long after the final page.
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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1:30pm PDT

Watercolor Step-by-Step: Techniques and Essential Materials
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Beyond the role as the representative of Kim Jung Gi and founder of Superani, Hyunjin Kim is an accomplished artist and educator. In this live demo, Hyunjin shares an approach to watercolor portrait painting, along with the tools used and recommended. The session examines how the right materials can elevate workflow, speed, and the overall painting experience.
Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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2:30pm PDT

Costuming Every Body: Creating Size-Inclusive Costumes
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Costume designer, educator, and author of Costuming the Curve: Dressing Bodies of Size for Stage, Screen, and Life Jeannie Galioto explores the art and creative possibilities of size-inclusive costume design. Drawing on professional experience in theater, film, and live performance, Galioto shares techniques for fitting larger bodies, improving comfort and mobility, and creating costumes that celebrate diverse shapes and sizes. Whether for cosplay, costume making, performance, or design, this panel offers practical strategies for achieving exceptional design while making costuming more inclusive, accessible, and body-positive.
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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3:30pm PDT

Drawing with Todd Nauck
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Todd Nauck (Marvel and DC Comics comic book artist; Amazing Spider-Man, Young Justice) demonstrates his approach to comic art, shares tips and tricks, and relates stories and experiences from his 30+ years as a professional comic artist.
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
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5:00pm PDT

A Master Class in Comic Coloring
Thursday July 23, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Brian Haberlin (Spawn, Witchblade), award-winning comic coloring pioneer, will take you behind the scenes on coloring comics. The panel will cover color theory and process, then final production techniques to get your work looking how you want it to in print or on the web, and will explore new methods and techniques.
Thursday July 23, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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6:00pm PDT

Build Your Own World and Intellectual Property
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
John Jennings (Eisner Award winner), Quinn McGowan (Eisner nominee), Mark Nazal (Emmy Award winner), Tara Madison Avery (Ignatz Award winner), and Britton Payne (entertainment attorney) discuss creating original comics and turning them into lasting intellectual property. Practical strategies for worldbuilding, publishing, marketing, protecting your work, and growing your audience while building a comics career on your own terms will be covered. Whether just starting out or expanding an existing project, attendees will leave with tools to create, launch, and sustain their own comics IP. Moderated by Lorran Garrison (school psychologist, Little Brainstorm).
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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7:00pm PDT

Where Did I Go Wrong?
Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Makeup effects artist Jeff Barkley (Universal Horror Unleashed) identifies and explains common mistakes in FX makeup while demonstrating an in-person makeup application. The discussion addresses common challenges for first-timers, beginners, and long-time amateurs, with time for questions. Jeff Barkley is joined by Trey Barkley (Sparrow) and DesiRee Preston (Cosmic Fool Cosplay) for a Q&A segment.
Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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8:00pm PDT

Sam Kieth: Celebrating an Artistic Life
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Sam Kieth was a unique talent. Several of Sam's friends and colleagues share memories and celebrate a truly wonderful person who left us much too soon. There will be a slideshow presentation featuring many images by Sam that were scanned from his original art. Attendees are welcome to share their memories of Sam Kieth. Moderated by Scott Dunbier, with others to be announced.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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