San Diego Comic-Con 2022: Spotlight on the Panel "Full-Time Creative Work on a Part-Time Schedule"
The Eleventh Year of the "Full-Time Creative Work on a Part-Time Schedule" Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022: A Crucial Resource for Creatives Juggling Passion Projects and Life Responsibilities
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 was a hub of dynamic discussions and panels, one of the most anticipated being "Full-Time Creative Work on a Part-Time Schedule." This panel discussion, held on Sunday, July 24, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Room 24ABC, drew a packed room of attendees and marked its remarkable eleventh year in a row at the convention.
The session was curated to help creatives navigate the challenges of managing their passion projects alongside other life responsibilities. It offered insights on effective time management, strategic resource allocation, and efficient communication. The panel was ably moderated by Ron Coleman, Ph.D., a molecular geneticist and comics writer. The expert panelists included Sean Glumace, Chief Operating Officer of 2CPR Group; James Frye, managing editor at TheConGuy.com; Renah Wolzinger, Ed.D., Chief Learning Officer at EON Reality, Inc.; Stephen Burns, a Photoshop digital artist, author, and lecturer; and Topher Davila, the art director at GeekdomWear.com and an illustrator.
Notably, the panel also featured a unique 10-minute networking session, encouraging attendees to connect with one another and find new creative partners. This initiative fostered a collaborative atmosphere at the convention, enabling potential creative partnerships, such as writers connecting with artists.
Generous giveaways were a highlight of the panel, with each attendee receiving a postcard filled with curated insights, tips, and potential pitfalls from past panels. Industry partners contributed significantly to the giveaways. One by Wacom Tablets were offered courtesy of Nathan Brown, Enterprise Sales Manager at Wacom Technology Corp. Fahim Niaz, Founder of Graphixly, provided attendees with copies of CLIP STUDIO PAINT. Additionally, Stephen Burns gifted subscriptions to Adobe Creative Cloud.
An attendee who won a tablet expressed their excitement, saying, "This is a huge win for me! I can't wait to explore all the creative possibilities that this tablet opens up!"
Sean Glumace, as the Chief Operating Officer of the 2CPR Group, played a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless collection and distribution process for the giveaways. Reflecting on the panel's importance, Glumace stated, "We're here to empower creatives with practical tools and strategies that will help them bring their dream projects to life, even when they're working with limited time and resources."
San Diego Comic-Con is a landmark event in the global pop culture calendar, renowned for its celebration of comics and its broader influence on film, television, and digital media trends. It unites creators, fans, and industry professionals in a vibrant community of shared passion and creativity.
The "Full-Time Creative Work on a Part-Time Schedule" panel, set within the dynamic atmosphere of San Diego Comic-Con 2022, served as a powerful reminder that with the right resources and strategies, creativity can thrive, even amidst the busiest of schedules.
The panel provided attendees with practical advice, resources, and inspiration to help them excel in the competitive creative industry. For more information about the products and resources mentioned during the panels, visit the following links:
Wacom: https://www.wacom.com/
Clip Studio Paint: https://www.clipstudio.net/
EON Reality: https://eonreality.com/
Fahim Niaz's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Roadmap-Multiple-Streams-Income/dp/B0974J6SGP/
Google Document: https://bit.ly/sdccandwondercon
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