Pasadena Convention Center

James Gurney (He/Him)

Traditional Artist
James Gurney wrote and illustrated the New-York-Times bestselling Dinotopia book series, published in 32 countries and 18 languages. He worked on over a dozen assignments for National Geographic and produced 15 dinosaur stamps for USPS. His originals have been shown in over 35 solo museum exhibitions. His book "Color and Light" was Amazon's #1 bestselling book on painting for over a year.

PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE

COLOSSAL CHARACTERS: LIVE PLEIN AIR PAINTING WITH JAMES GURNEY & FRIENDS

Pasadena Convention Center Plaza (LBX Letters) | James Gurney | Jess Karp | Thomas Fluharty | Karla Ortiz | John Burton | Kiptoe | Sean Bodley | Angela Sung | Jeff Hong | Amanda Grose | Qianjian | Kate Rado

Returning after last year’s incredible event, artist and author James Gurney (Dinotopia) and friends present a live ‘plein air’ painting event in front of the historic Civic Auditorium at the Pasadena Convention Center! Equipped with their sketchbooks, 12 professional artists will lead the art event, where artists will draw or paint on location while imagining a giant character. The character can come from animation, movies, video games, or comics. The interaction between the character and the building can be anything from playful to apocalyptic.

Any artist is welcome to join! Each participant should bring their own materials, including a toy or figurine for reference. Each participant receives an official button. The mentors include James Gurney, Jess Karp, Thomas Fluharty, Karla Ortiz, John Burton, Kiptoe, Angela Sung, Sean Bodley, Jeff Hong, Amanda Grose, Qianjian Ma, and Kate Rado! We hope to see you there!

Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm PT
Location: Pasadena Convention Center Plaza (outside in front of the Civic Auditorium)

Artists on YouTube: How to Thrive

Civic Auditorium | James Gurney | Marco Bucci | Kiptoe | Jess Karp | Bobby Chiu

Explore the vibrant world of art on YouTube with a panel of influential artists: James Gurney, Marco Bucci, Kiptoe, and Jess Karp. In this engaging session, these creators will share their journeys of building successful YouTube channels, connecting with a global audience, and fostering a supportive community of art enthusiasts. Learn about the unique challenges and rewards of sharing art online, discover tips for growing your own channel, and gain insights into the future of art in the digital age. Whether you’re a content creator or an avid viewer, this panel promises to inspire and inform. Moderated by Bobby Chiu.

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