AnimeChicago Members
@Yamcans
Kat Janda-DuWaldt, known as “@Yamcans” online, is an artist by night, and a dentist (yes, really) by day. They love creating bold, colorful devotions for their favorite pieces of media – mostly animation and video games. Their original pursuits have involved stylized abstract depictions of skulls, as a way to make modern memento mori for new aesthetic sensibilities. They have a big soft spot for old anime, esoteric tarot, and tattoo art. Explore their booth to find prints of their work, along with stickers, charms, handmade sketchcards, and the opportunity to request a custom sketch from them!
Michelle Nee Art
Hi! My name is Michelle and I am a varied artist. I specialize in traditional mediums such as acrylics and markers but, I also craft with needle felting and do pixel art. The most important thing to me is that my art tells a story. You can check out my shop or ask me for commissions! I often forget to list my arts in my shop so if you’re interested in anything feel free to ask me what I have in stock or what I can make for you! You can also see more of my art on my instagram: @michellenee_art
The Bebop Beat
Chicago-based podcasters Lauren Faits and Jamie Sanchez revisit their favorite anime of all time. Each episode explores the characters, stories, themes, and music that make Cowboy Bebop a jazzy sci-fi hit to this day, through interviews with prominent Bebop creators, experts, and community folks.
Chicagoland Artists
Rideth_Mochi
Local illustrator who draws out-of-scale creatures of war in a new light, with an obsession with analog textures.
Zepie
Colorful prints and body pillows by local black nb artist Zepie.
Sunnyside Art
Chicago-based Illustrator and Graphic Artist who loves anime, manga, Nyanko-sensei, cats, heroes, sweets, food, and cute things.
Sarah Becan
An illustrator, designer and comics artist that likes to draw food. Check out her comic book cookbooks ”Let’s Make Ramen!” and “Let’s Make Dumplings!”