Скачать или смотреть Artist Alley Secrets! - S2 E9 The Cosplay Crunch Podcast - with All the Dwagons

Are you an artist alley addict and a lover of dragons? Well, you’re in good company! In this episode of Cosplay Crunch, we bring in ex-cosplayer and current talented artist / business woman Larissa of All the Dwagons! We discuss Larissa’s journey of entering the cosplay scene, her transition from cosplaying to becoming a professional artist, and all about her business of the last 7+ years. Larissa shares her experiences from her first Artist Alley to the challenges and successes she faced in her artistic career, particularly focusing on her love for dragons. We talk about the complexities of the art world, insights on the decision to pursue art over traditional education, the strategic considerations in choosing conventions, the importance of community among artists. We get the REALITY CHECK of running a business as a self-employed artist and the challenges of navigating the artist alley community, including the truth behind booth costs, the economics of art, and the misconceptions surrounding the artist's life. We delve into convention experiences, good and bad, as well as the passionate conversation around STAMP RALLIES?!

Guest Bio:

Larissa found her dream artist job through her start cosplaying at conventions as Alletharia's Cosplay! She has always loved drawing dragons and has been a convention artist for over 7 years! Her business, All the Dwagons, has all the cute dragon pins, charms, stickers, tote bags and lanyards of all your favorite dragons! Now including the Dragon Wings Ita Bag, you can find the perfect gift for any dragon lover!

Find Larissa at @allthedwagons on Instagram and support her art at https://allthedwagons.com/

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The Cosplay Crunch is a podcast dedicated to exploring the wild world of cosplay. In this interview style podcast, Zavage invites new guests each week to go deep into the good, the bad, the horrifying, the entertaining, (and sometimes) the ugly aspects of cosplay!
In each episode our lineup of talented guests, consisting of cosplayers, photographers, and artists, join us for a tell all experience, and share their stories, drama, insights, tips, and tea for navigating the cosplay experience. And trust … it IS an EXPERIENCE. Listen up, grab a drink, and brace your wigs as we tear into the fascinating world of cosplay culture.

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Website: CosplayCrunch.com
Instagram: @cosplaycrunchpodcast
YouTube: @TheCosplayCrunchPodcast
If you have a question for one of our amazing guests, you can email us at [email protected]

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Cosplay and Conventions
06:26 - The Evolution of Cosplay Experiences
12:12 - Transitioning from Cosplay to Art
18:32 - The Birth of All The Dwagons!
23:59 - Navigating the Art World: Education vs. Experience
29:48 - Choosing the Right Conventions: A Strategic Approach
38:33 - The Business of Art: Learning on the Go
49:36 - Evolving Product Offerings: From Sculptures to Pins
54:46 - Navigating the Artist Alley
01:01:49 - Understanding Booth Costs
01:08:01 - Evolving Art Trends
01:15:56 - Creative Innovations in Artist Alley
01:27:03 - Expectations from Conventions
01:38:31 - Celebrating Success