San Diego Comic Con

San Diego Comic-Con by H.E. Creative

From Fan Art to Careers

Phil Howell & Charlotte Howell (H.E. Creative, pop culture illustration specialists), Michael Cannavo (Content creator, Rexin_Around, Star Wars), Lauren Kurtz (Character and merchandise designer, Disney), Vinnie Rupolo (Owner of Anxious Youth, brand manager for bands & artists), Mike L. Kinshella (Video game writer and marketing creative), and Sarah Palmer (Horror host, Svengoolie) discuss how their journeys as artists and content creators in their respective fandoms became real opportunities.

FRIDAY, JULY 24TH 2026, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

H.E. Creatiive

H.E. Creative

Pop culture illustration specialists

@hecreative

Michael Cannavo

Michael Cannavo

Content creator, Rexin_Around, Star Wars

@rexin_around

Lauren Kurtz

Lauren Kurtz

Character and merchandise designer, Disney

@coppertop.ink

Vinnie Rupolo

Vinnie Rupolo

Owner of Anxious Youth, brand manager for bands & artists

@anxiousyouth

Mike L. Kinshella

Mike L. Kinshella

Video game writer and marketing creative

@mistermurder

Sarah Palmer

Sarah Palmer

Horror host, Svengoolie

@pinuppalmer