#kokomocon

[laguerradearte]

#Repost @skillfulstudios ・・・ I'll be @kokomo_con tomorrow all day. Come by and get some comics, art and on the spot commissions. Hope to see some friends and new faces! #matthewskillern #skillfulstudios #indieartists #kokomocon #comiccon #comicconvention #comicshow https://www.instagram.com/p/CeoNOY0uXGT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jamieprimack]

Hey, guys! I’m all set up at my table at Kokomocon in Kokomo, Indiana. I drove 3 hours through a massive thunderstorm to get here, so definitely come by and say hello if you’re in the area! I’m inking tomorrow’s Inktober illustration at my table!

[currykitty]

At Kokomo Con today!! Stop by and say hi!! Free print with purchase today!! #kokomocon #artistlife #conlife (at Kokomo Event & Conference Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4PkV_hmY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vnrcfprjk2gy

[natemichaelsart]

#kokomocon we’re here at booth 71! Doors open in a half an hour, we hope to see you here. #indianapolis #natemichaels #comicon #kokomo #kokomoin #travelingartist #art #artshow #artexhibit #haveartwilltravel #artistofinstagram #indianapolis (at Kokomo Event & Conference Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3_BpoB0i-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gilcj086xds7

[chuckpcomics]

🚨 new con alert🚨 . Come see me in Indiana at Kokomo con October 13th. Starts at 10 am. Come thru, say hi, and grab some art! . . . . . . #comiccon #indian #kokomocon #kokomo #bumblebeemovie #bumblebee #transformers #makingcomics #sketchbook #graphicnovel #indiecomics #selfpublishing #chicagoartists #instaart #instaartist #kidscomics #allages #artistsoninstagram #artist #draweveryday #digitalart #clipstudiopaint #comiccon #comics #comicart #comicartist #digitalartist #learntodraw #cartoon #cartoon (at Kokomo Event & Conference Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BocvACkhigr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=slc3aibzhafe

[beardocomics]

Penguin commission at Kokomo Con for my buddy Adam! I have filled a lot of his book over the years, I'll post more of them today too... #penguin #batman #kokomocon #comics #commission (at Kokomo Event & Conference Center)

[mandrewgora]

All set up and ready to go. #comics #comiccon #kokomocon (at Kokomo Event & Conference Center)

[nfinitefreetime]

Maybe I'll get this all done in time

Maybe I’ll get this all done in time

So– have I mentioned this?– I’m going to be at Kokomo-Con on October 14th, if any of you are nearby and feel like hitting up a convention.  I have a new book coming out on September 26th.  You knew about that part! It would be cool, wouldn’t it, if the new book was available at the convention?  Seriously, right?  It would totally be cool. Which is why I spent the entire evening yelling and…

[bloodshadows]

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#kokomocon hits in October!

[therabbitholeonline]

Do you even Cosplay?

Alright, everybody! You’ve seen her on our Cover, now let’s get to know Jacqueline! She is the VP of the Indiana Cosplay Association and she’s a wicked good Batgirl, just to name one! Say HELLO to Jacqueline and find out more about the awesomeness that is Cosplay!

 > How did you first get into cosplay? What was your first one?

I got into cosplay in 2013. I was asked to do a Dazzler cosplay for my Dazzler RP/Fanpage on Instagram and I thought, ‘mehhhh, why not?’ I did it, then went to New York Comic Con with a bunch of friends and fell in mass love. 

 > What is the Indiana Cosplay Association? What do you do? 

Indiana Cosplay Association is a group of big nerds who love their fandom so hard they spend hours/months/years trying to become that character at conventions and events. Big or small cosplayers, serious and not. We have everyone here. We're all about community and equality as best as we can be. We do charity events all over the state, we hold and host events inviting people of all ages to come out and hang out and dress up in costumes and forget their troubles for a little bit. 

 > If someone wanted to be a part of the Indiana Cosplay Association, how can they get started?

Get started any normal way you would cosplaying. Then jump on our webpage/Facebook page and join in on our events. We're at most of the conventions around Indiana- hosting hangouts and events. You can always jump on the comments or message us to see what's happening with ICA at any given time. 

 > What has been your favorite cosplay? Did you make it, or did you have help? 

My favorite cosplay always seems to be the one I did last! But right now it's just that--my last one. My Pinup Punk rock Sailor Moon cosplay. It's a big group of my favorite ladies doing cosplays of my ULTRA FAVE FANDOM!! 

 > Do you have a favorite Con? If so, why?

Sheesh. Putting me on the spot. I love anime conventions. Because I'm a big weeb. I love PopCon because of the time of year, and the variety and craziness of it. I love KokomoCon because it's so homegrown and getting bigger every year! I can't just pick one!!

> How would you suggest someone get into cosplay? 

I would suggest to go small. Or go big. But to do something you feel strongly about. People may not get your cosplay. Or someone may be eating a character that looks "bigger than life than yours" or you may get 900 pictures taken of you. But if it's a character you don't love and care for then it all means nothing. Just make sure you have fun. That's all any of this is for. 

 > How has cosplay changed/helped/inspired you?

When I first started cosplaying I had just had a baby. It was a year after that I started to try to feel a little more like myself, just a little. I was given the opportunity to go to a convention far away with my friends and I wanted to make it the time of my life. I lost 30lbs, colored my hair blonde--something I had wanted to do my whole life-- and finally found some REAL confidence. 

After going through some life, I realized it was cool to do those things, but wanted to give back and be able to show other people some good times and smiles like cosplaying had given me. Somewhere where people could have friends, or escape, or smile if they needed a laugh. That's what Cosplaying has done for me. 

 > What makes you Geek Out? 

Geeking out to me is when you can't hold back your inner fangirl. When you squeal with delight because you saw someone in the real world wearing a shirt of your fave anime. Or when you meet the creator of your ultimate go-to comic series. Or when you see someone else enjoying themselves in a way other people would probably make fun of them- but their passion is so intense you just sit back and admire them instead. 

 > What would you like people to know about cosplay? 

Cosplay is what you make it. That's just the easy way to put it. But if you make it about popularity and being the best- that's what you'll get from other people as well. They'll pick up on it and vibe from it. 

If you go into it to have fun and be silly--you silly may see those haters, but your core insides and people around you will be there for you to remind you the cool times too. 

If you want it to be all photoshoots and feeling glamourous. It's there. 

If you want it to be sleezy; it can be. Cosplay is whatever you make it to be. Just like anything else, you either work for it or have whatever comes at you come

 > Any words of advice for anyone wanting to get started doing a cosplay but aren't sure where to begin?

Just go for it! Best advice from the best xmutant From Xmen (aka Dazzler).

  > What is the best part about doing cosplay?

Being a nerd with other nerds is my fave, making kids smile is my fave. The friendships and he awesome times I've had, the cool opportunities I've had, EVERYTHING

 A HUGE Thank You to Jacqueline for her time. And, y’all, look at these photos! She’s got some great photographers helping her out, too. Shout out to Daxxor Studio, SpectraHD, and IndyGeekCorpsPix for helping Jacqueline look so awesome! If you want more info about Jacqueline, the ICA or just want to follow her, you can check her out here: Website: icacosplay.com Instagram: @Disco.Dazzler Facebook: DazzleCookies

GEEK OUT!

[laguerradearte]

@skillfulstudios will be at #kokomocon and #geekmeet this weekend. Make sure to head out these #cons and support #indiecomics and pick up the awesome works of Matthew Skillern https://www.instagram.com/p/CalXWANuI7e/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jamieprimack]

Hey, guys! I'l be at Kokomocon in Kokomo, Indiana this Saturday! Due to some scheduling issues, I'm a little late to announce it. Kokomocon was the first convention I ever tabled at last year, so this'll feel like a one-year anniversary of my comics career for me. Hope to see you there!

[maximum-overdrive-slapchop]

Gearing up for Kokomo-Con next month, going to bring some handbound Gay Agendas among other things #gayagenda #kokomocon2018 #kokomocon #bookbinding #journal #sketchbook #stabbinding #hardbound #papercuttingart #papercraft #paperartist #ilovepaper #rainbow #pride #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnm4K59hMN3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16eqz0zckmcza

[natemichaelsart]

This Saturday October 13th we’ll be setting up shop at then 9th ANNUAL KOKOMO-CON in Kokomo, IN We hope to see you there #natemichaels #dlmichaels #art #comiccon #kokomo #kokomocon #indianapolis #art #artshow #artexhibition #artexhibit #ontheroadagain #travelingartist #haveartwilltravel (at Indianapolis, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BozgzOFhlt2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gngm5rvhwxsx

[mandrewgora]

#kokomocon #comics #comiccon #art #artistoninstagram #watarcolor #painting

[jamieprimack]

Thanks to everyone who came out to Kokomocon today! I had a great time ☺️✨ #art #artists #artistsoninstagram #comic #comics #kokomocon #comiccon #comiccon2018 #comicconvention #illustration #ink #inking #scifi #scifiart #fantasy #fantasyart #cosmic #spacegoth https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo5hb_KHOPk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uc02uqk8afrb