SketchPads to Return to Otakon 2024

Washington, D.C. (April 27, 2024) – SketchPads, a live art and music jam session, will return to Otakon 2024, according to Otakorp Inc. Presented by Substantial Art and Music, SketchPads features live illustrations by a visual artist and live beats set by Lo-fi Beats/Chillhop producers.

Live illustrations will be performed on the SketchPads stage by guest artists while they work to music played and, in some cases, produced live by notable beat makers. The space will include invited cosplayers/figure models to pose for the audience to draw and will serve as an artist lounge where spectators can observe or use the space to work on their own art.

Substantial Art & Music has hosted Sketchpads at Otakon, BlerdCon, AnimeNYC, MagFest, MomoCon, and more, filling rooms and bringing vibes to every con they attend.

Husband and wife duo Stan “Substantial” Robinson and Rachelle Etienne-Robinson are the co-CEOs of Substantial Art & Music, a multimedia organization focused on providing consulting services to the visual and performing arts community. Together they serve emerging and established independent artists, entrepreneurs, and organizations, providing professional advice and guidance through consultations, workshops, webinars, and special events.

SAM has facilitated workshops at Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Washington, the Hawaii State Art Museum, Pratt Institute, Arts Fairfax, Otakon, and more. In addition, Stan and Rachelle co-host and produce the ARTdustry podcast and have facilitated special events.

Otakon 2024 will be held from August 2 to August 4 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its thirtieth year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn up to 42,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 157,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership-based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.

For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see https://www.otakorp.org/
For more information and the latest news on Otakon 2024, see https://www.Otakon.com/