ARTISTS AT WORK

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

KEN STEACY

Powers and capes and art, oh my!  Join award-winning comic creator and Canadian Comic Book Hall of Fame inductee, Ken Steacy, as he brandishes a mighty marker and wields the magic of all thing’s superheroes.      

 RACHEL SMITH

Sneak a peek at the art for an upcoming zine featuring the comic strip, Numbskull.  Hang out with Rachel Smith as a comic is transformed into an acrylic painting before your eyes.

11:10 AM-12:10

JULIEN PILON

Celebrating Into the Spider-Verse with Julien Pilon.  Come and see how toned paper can enhance your illustrations as Julien brings Spider-Man to life in pen and ink.  

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11:30 AM-12:45 AM

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CHELSEA SUNDHER

You can judge a comic by its cover.  It’s ok. We don’t mind. Check out this watercolour demo featuring cover art for Chelsea Sundher’s upcoming graphic novel project, Changeling.

 

12:20 AM-1:20 PM

 

 

MIMI REAVES

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Take a closer look at the fine work of embroidery with professional seamstress and cosplayer, Mimi Reaves.  Be inspired to add this detailing to your cosplay toolkit.

1:00 PM-2:15 PM

KAREN GILLMORE

Play-time with The Quadra Cats and Karen Gillmore!  These space-travelling felines are expert explorers.  Just see how well they explore acrylic and gouache.

 

1:30 PM-3:30 PM

CHRISTA MITCHELL

Up your cosplay game.  See first-hand as Christa performs magic with latex and tissue Special FX make-up.  Your cosplay will never be the same!

 

2:30 PM-3:30 PM

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B. BROPHY

Every comic book starts with a page.  See how your blank canvas can be transformed into a wicked, one-page comic with artist, B. Brophy, as she creates a piece for the series Astronaut & Robot.

 

3:45 PM-4:45 PM

JOSHUAL ALLISON & RAE CLARKE

Follow-up our Behind the Lens panel with Costumer, Joshua Allison and Rae Clarke.  Witness how aged clothing is created with an authentic weathered, worn look sure to please the most sharp-eyed audiences.

 

5:00 PM-6:00 PM

ELAINE KAO

Art is an adventure!  Join Dino & Panda and Lambie as they travel through the acrylic painting process with creator, Elaine Kao.  

 

AUDREY GREENLEES

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Inking your comic can be fun and freeing.  Take a load-off and free-flow with A.D. Greenlees.