Milky Tomato (She/Her)

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

Making a Living in Artist Alley: How to Make it at Anime & Comic Cons

Room 107 | Karepango | Milky Tomato

Thinking about selling your art at conventions but not sure where to start? Join Emlynn Jones of Milky Tomato and Emu of Karepango for their guide to starting Artist Alley. With tips on how to get into conventions, what products to sell, how to price your work, and how to create a standout booth. They will discuss the pros and cons of this lifestyle/career, along with practical tips for growing your brand and building a sustainable creative business. Whether you are aiming to table at your first con or looking to level up your convention game, this panel will help you succeed at conventions.

Sunday 10/25, 10:00AM-11:00AM

Oops! I Became a Content Creator: Social Media & Burnout

Civic Auditorium | Heather Houston (herecomesko) | ActuallyRea | Milky Tomato | Anya Butler (Meppity)

Hosted by JumpyJune, Meppity, Milky Tomato, and Here Comes KO, we crack the code on making engaging art-related content without selling your soul to the social media grind. We will give our personal tips on growing your account, keeping a healthy relationship with social media, avoiding burnout, and how sometimes these platforms can pay your rent! Join the discussion to learn how our platforms have led to funding an Indie Series, opening an Online Shop, and sharing our artwork with millions of followers!