Hardy Fowler (He/Him)

Saturday 10/24

Zombie Figure Drawing: Gesture, Story and the Human Form

Hardy Fowler

Zombies are the perfect teachers for figure drawing (yes, really!). They exaggerate pose and gesture, they show anatomy (sometimes a bit too much) and they make us consider character and story. Join industry veteran, educator, and certified medical illustrator Hardy Fowler for a unique live figure drawing session exploring gesture, anatomy, storytelling, and expressive design through the lens of the undead. Whether you love horror or simply want to strengthen your figure work, this session is packed with memorable lessons and practical drawing techniques.

Sunday 10/25

Your Voice Is What Gets You Hired

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.

Sunday 10/25

Stop Drawing the Same Face: Casting and Character Design

Hardy Fowler

Let’s explore how to create memorable characters by designing faces that communicate personality, history, and narrative role at a glance. Instead of relying on the same polished superhero features, this demo focuses on treating character design like casting for a film: every feature should support who the character is and the story they tell. Industry veteran and teacher Hardy Fowler will demo concepts and techniques for varying facial structure, age, proportions, expression, and visual rhythm to build more distinctive and believable characters. Perfect for illustrators, concept artists, comics creators, and character designers looking to push beyond generic stock-model faces and create characters that feel alive.