Newgrounds is a community of artists and creators who share “some of the best stuff on the web!” Come learn a little about Newgrounds’ long history then take some time to kick back, mingle, and create! Everyone is welcome to this panel - if you’ve never even heard of Newgrounds before, now’s a great time to learn!
Join Bartleby Jones as they recount their experiences as an interdisciplinary furry artist making their way through multiple degrees in Studio Art, and as they discuss the unique cultural perspective that furries have to offer the fine art world. Join us after the presentation for an open, round-table discussion. Topics include: Cultural Positionality of the Online World; Furry as an Art Historical Movement; Material Studies for the Immaterial Artist; Graduate School: Is it Worth It?; Questions & Answers to follow.
MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2024interdisciplinary and material ambivalent image-maker based in Chicago, ILerrant twitter illustrator and funny cat online
Artist Trading Cards is back for a second year! Ever wanted to make your own trading card? Create your own personalized piece, have it tucked in a crisp laminated sleeve by me, and then trade with your friends and table neighbors! Or, put it in the mystery pile and test your luck~ Markers, cardstock, laminated sleeves, and googly eyes (naturally) will be provided. However, I encourage you to also bring your own art supplies as well!
Swap sketchbooks with other artists of all ages, chill, and hang out! Make sure to bring your own sketchbooks and supplies! (A limited amount of extra pencils and paper pads will also available)
Artists chosen from the Artist Alley will team up to play Pictionary to win prizes! Did we mention that they have to use Mario Paint on the SNES to draw?
Come get a glimpse into the exciting world of 3D. Whether you're an avid gamer, an up and coming streamer, or someone who is just curious. We will have something for you, covering vrchat, vtubing, LIV, streaming, rendering, and more. And if you just want to come see some demos of how easy it can be to get started in the world of 3D, head on down!
Four talented artists go head to head in a series of surprise, timed art challenges. Each round, our judge eliminates one artist until the winner is crowned! The twist? Each round, sabotages can be bid on by the artists and they can be inflicted on their competition. Join us and you may receive free art from our contestants!
New to furry art? In this panel, you'll learn how to draw a basic dog and why that's a great starting block for most furry art. We'll then take what you learned and apply that to a formula for drawing every furry face under the sun. Bring your sketchbooks!
Join us to sew up some fuzzy hand and rod puppets with tons of personality (and optional arms!)! The Snoof is a fun and free puppet pattern pioneered by Adam Kreutinger. This is an advanced beginners workshop for eager puppeteers looking to make a fuzzy hand puppet of their very own! This panel will have supplies for 20 participants and will require sewing experience and the ability to work with hot glue guns. All children need to work with an adult guardian, as this puppet requires the use of needles, scissors, and hot glue. Get ready for a lip sync sing along at the end of the workshop to break in those new little critters!
I will be bringing supplies for making a badge! Those who attend are encouraged to bring their own art work to turn into a badge! Supplies and seats are limited/first come, first serve. Come hangout and make your fursona into a badge!
Con badges are a unique thing to the furry fandom. It's how we identify ourselves and each other using original artwork worn at conventions and meetups. Learn about this form of art and expression, from its early history in the fandom to how it's used today!
A general education panel for people looking to get tattooed in the future; discussing different styles, industry standards, red flags, furry tattoo artist recommendations, and more.
Welcome to my annual panel on doing art. Like last year, I plan on making an instructive lesson on painting and will break down my steps from composition to the final piece.
New to the world of transformation art? TF veteran wanting to learn some science? Like listening to a fox bird ramble? Come join as Kaevon, seasoned TF writer, talks all about the relationship between comparative anatomy and TF! Anatomy is important, and we all want our TF to look good.
I do writing. Sometimes it's transformation. Sometimes it's fanfic. Othertimes it's cool.I'm kinda neat and stuff! Usually hosting Lupus in Tabula, momming my friends, and being type 1 diabetic. Trying to get rid of that last one though.
Have you wanted to get into fursuit making, art, or vending and make it your career? Join a full time 2d artist and a full time fursuit maker to discuss things that we did wrong so that you don't have to while learning better ways to start your business!
Are you an artist in the fandom? Do you have trouble dealing with pushy clients, people nagging you about your work, or inappropriate comments on your pieces? Come learn some tips on how to professionally (but firmly) shut down these sorts of interactions, and how to decline requests from people you don't want to work with. Never trade your happiness for a paycheck; you shouldn't be mean, but once somebody makes you feel uncomfortable, you don't have to be nice.
