S2 E9 The Cosplay Crunch W/ 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?!

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/