SketchPads, a live art and music jam session, will return to Otakon 2024. Presented by Substantial Art and Music, SketchPads features live illustrations by a visual artist and live beats set by Lo-fi Beats/Chillhop producers.
Live illustrations will be performed on the SketchPads stage by guest artists while they work to music played and, in some cases, produced live by notable beat makers. The space will include invited cosplayers/figure models to pose for the audience to draw and will serve as an artist lounge where spectators can observe or use the space to work on their own art.
Substantial Art & Music has hosted Sketchpads at Otakon, BlerdCon, AnimeNYC, MagFest, MomoCon, and more, filling rooms and bringing vibes to every con they attend.
Husband and wife duo Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson are the co-CEOs of Substantial Art & Music, a multimedia organization focused on providing consulting services to the visual and performing arts community. Together they serve emerging and established independent artists, entrepreneurs, and organizations, providing professional advice and guidance through consultations, workshops, webinars, and special events.
SAM has facilitated workshops at Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Washington, the Hawaii State Art Museum, Pratt Institute, Arts Fairfax, Otakon, and more. In addition, Stan and Rachelle co-host and produce the ARTdustry podcast and have facilitated special events.
Otakon 2024 will be held from August 2 to August 4 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Source: Graphic Policy
