Ash Ngaoka (She/Her)

Friday 10/23, 12:15PM-1:15PM

Freshly Minted 3

Room 204 | Alexander Cox | Ash Ngaoka | Catherine Kong | Jimmy Cao | Mariam Dennaoui | Jose 'Kuzeh' Iturriaga

Presented by the Concept Art Association

You took the advice of your favorite veteran artists, got good, and maybe you got your first job. Now what? Let this panel of freshly minted professionals guide you through your adventure as you delve into life as a professional artist. Industry vets have the best advice, but they’ve been doing some of these things for so long they might not realize you don’t know what you don’t know. Find out as our panel discusses ways to speed up your workflow, stay sane, keep getting hired, networking and, most importantly, teach you the secret technique of being the new kid.

Saturday 10/24, 1:15PM-2:15PM

Thriving as a Freelancer

Room 107 | Lanny Markasky | David Tilton | Daniel Hyun Lim | Imogene Chayes | Ash Ngaoka | Ian Abando

In a time of uncertainty, job scarcity, harsh competition, and growing concern over AI affecting creative work, some freelancers are thriving despite it all. Join a panel of working artists who continue to stay busy and in demand, and learn what it takes to make yourself indispensable. Discover how to build the kind of value that keeps opportunities coming and allows your freelance career to grow, even in uncertain times.

Sunday 10/25, 10:15AM-11:15AM

Your Voice Is What Gets You Hired

Room 107 | Lanny Markasky | David Tilton | iris muddy | Hardy Fowler | Ash Ngaoka | Robbie Trevino

When you develop your voice and stay true to what excites you, you do not just become more fulfilled as an artist, you become more hirable.
In this panel, professional artists share how developing a personal artistic direction helped them stand out, avoid burnout, expand into new opportunities, and build lasting careers. Learn how what makes you different can become your greatest advantage.