I really felt like I was on an adventure at #fancon. I got to meet such amazing people and talented artists. There’s still an hour left - come to the Tempe Public Library to have enjoy good food, cosplay, and of course, comics.
Not only are there amazing booths and exhibits, there are delicious food trucks stationed everywhere! Everything from gourmet fries to locally sourced sandwiches. 🤤
Nola Yergen and Brian Lapham are the owners @CostumeTrek. Nola is a professional costume designer and their YouTube channel does everything from tutorials to reviews of events. Brian says to “Just keep watching because we’re always doing new things.” #costumetrek
Jamie Warner describes her art in a mix between Japanese anime and American. She says,“finding your style builds over the years.” She calls it her “Jam” style. #yellowjacketcomics1
For all you aspiring writers and artists, Michele says to “just really do it. There’s not a process you have to do. It’s your story. As long as you want to share your story, share your story.” @ShellyMew22
Michele Cates has been comicbooking since she was 11 or 12 and now she’s published two comics. Code. Red. X and Sphere, a web comic, has been in the making for over 10 years. @ShellyMew22
I’m amazed at all the amazing artists here at #fancon. Whether they’re cosplayers, painters, jewelry makers, or authors, it shows that they love their trade and has a passion for producing amazing things.
“I’m attracted to reproducing a movie costume. I love the movie and the imagery spoke to me and I had to recreate the costume. My favorite costume is the classic Maleficent. I think she’s a powerful woman who owns it and doesn’t apologize for it,” said Angela Nancy #AngelaN
A renaissance version of Harley Quinn, Jacqueline, says “this is a lot cooler than we were expecting. They have a lot neat stuff and quite a few cosplayers and furries which is really cool.”
@phoenixghostbusters is here today to support the MS walk in Phoenix. They do charity work for many different foundations including make-a-wish And Kids Need to Read. #phoenixghostbusters
Jessie Hurley is the creator of Angel Wolf and Dark 30. For all you aspiring artists, he says to “talk to other artists. And be able to take criticism well. Make sure to draw something everyday. Sitting around and hoping to get better doesn’t work” #angelwolfcomic#catwantsin
#marvelfantasticsalon Geek salon includes everything from marvel to Harry Potter! They’re located at inside L’mage Studios on Alma School Road #comegetyourgeekon
Stephanie is cosplaying as Poison Ivy from the DC comics. “There is a lot of really really cool art. Everyone you can tell it’s there passion. There’s a lot of art that I haven’t seen before. Its a lot of interesting and unique stuff.”