I want to make things filled with sentiment in a world where cynicism is becoming all too common. As a kid it was writing short stories, parody songs, and making elaborate continuities for my action figures. Now, it's short films, photography, and everything in between, but the purpose hasn't changed. I'm flooded with stories of art and what it means to me. The dark pits it's pulled me out of. I hope people can leave Chadacon knowing that you have to bet on yourself, because no one is going to take that leap for you.

“I was heavily exposed to the value of nature and the influence humans have on the environment because I was born and raised in Costa Rica. My primary goal in taking pictures is to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our environment, specifically our fauna. I really think that knowing equates to caring and that’s what my photographs are all about. I believe that if I can help even a small number of people learn about these animals' existence I am supporting their protection and preservation!”

“I’m a self-taught DJ who started during the Covid-19 pandemic after being bored in my room for so long. I’ve always loved electronic music and DJing allowed me to connect with my creative side while keeping the music that i love fresh and new. As a novice DJ, I’m excited to share some of my proudest work at this event. One of my dreams was to create a mix and now I have a deadline to motivate me to work towards that goal.”

“I make music and surround myself in it. I feel alone a lot, music keeps me grounded to life and what’s real. I just want to make people feel anything from my music, as long as it helps them forget about whatever they got going on. Resonating with people is and will always be the long term goal.”

“I design and draw characters with a heavy focus on color values and composition. I mostly create original works for my own characters or commissions for clients. My main focus when i create art is fulfilling my desire to see my characters and ideas envisioned and solidified. My biggest dream has always been having an animated show so the act of drawing them down and perfecting their shapes, expressions, and color is a creative and cathartic way for me to realize that dream. I want people to be able to recognize my characters and my work from just the colors used or the shapes made.”

“I try to make very entertaining things currently just music and YouTube videos. My biggest forming moment is my hatred for old people and their close mindedness”

“My name is Isaiah Flores, and I am a 22 year-old visual artist, illustrator, and a sophomore at Palo Alto College. Being born and raised in San Antonio has had a big impact on my art, as well as being a 3rd generation Mexican. My medium is a mix of graphite and digital, with a focus on digital painting. 2024 saw the release of my debut series “ Solitude Sober”. What shaped me the most as an artist was when a people related to my art and felt seen by it. One person bought one of my pieces for their friend to congratulate them on a full year of sobriety. It made my journey worth it.”

“I write because it’s the only thing that feels sane to do sometimes. I have been a practitioner of theatre since I was 8 years old (Acting, Directing, Stage Management Wardrobe, etc...), but writing has always been MY way of expressing myself and my ideas. I want my work to change how someone sees the world, or at least spark a train of thought for people to begin thinking of how the world can be changed and how they can change it, or why the world is this way and why they feel a certain way about it and how can that be changed (always for the better)”

“I’m a full time tattoo artist specializing in folky/American traditional inspired style, I’m a dumpster diver, antique enthusiast, junker, and a mixed media artist. Fairly recently I’ve experienced a death of my mentor in tattooing. With that has brought a heavy dose of reality, anxiety, and a deep focus in self reflection. Ever since he’s passed I feel my art has developed further because of that. I never want to make the viewer conform to my idea of a main message, I feel that’s the beauty of art and expression. With art the viewer can develop their own connection to a piece, even connect with their own personal feelings/experiences, and develop their own unique personal message."

“I like to consider myself an artist in most aspects (film, writing, music, etc). The first time I competently performed music was a pretty special moment for me. I’ve performed before but not playing something of my own making. Being proud of something you make while having fun doing it is just the best feeling. Small unique art will always be superior to large professional mediocrity.”

“I do paint using medias such Acrylic, oil, watercolor, digital Photo Manipulation and more. As a kid, going to my Father's tiles factory playing with the colors helped shape me as an artist. I hope my work can allow people to get transported to another dimension and provoke a feeling of peace and calm.”

“I create from my feelings and experiences. Out of an urge or instinct. I have always drawn. I can’t help but to create. I want to always get better. I want to explore every part of this life and myself thru my art. What has shaped me as an artist is the fact that after all this time it is the one thing that I continue to stick with. And because of that I cannot stop and I will keep pushing the limits of what I am capable of. I want people to feel the things they don’t want to feel, I want them to feel things they didn’t know they could feel, I want them to feel what I am feeling. I want them to simply see it. I want people to recognize that they are capable of anything and that if that urge and feeling is there then why not act upon it.”

“I produce electronic music and DJ with a focus on blending electronic with trap and mainstream pop. There are moments I’ve felt closer to some kind of higher power or purpose when traveling or with loved ones and within that i’ve felt that through art something be explained that’s hard to encapsulate with words. A web of connection between all humans that we cannot see and illusions preventing us from that connection. Feeling that interconnectedness is what drives me to create. i hope people see my work and are reminded of what it means to be human”

“I’m a visual artist that specializes in traditional & digital paintings. In 2023 I was in a serious motorcycle accident that resulted in me losing my ability to walk for almost 2 years. All of my worldly possessions had to be sold to keep afloat and I was in an extreme amount of medical debt. To cope with the physical pain and mental anguish I threw myself into my art work like never before. Fast forward another year, I’ve learned to walk again, got my mind right, and became apart of a beautiful community of local artists in San Antonio. Through my suffering, I found what I was truly good at. I finally found my purpose. All the glory is to God. I hope people see through my work and realize that suffering can be meaningful.

“I am a visual and performing artist. Photography is my favorite way to capture fleeting moments in time as all things are ephemeral. I treat the framing of a photograph like the staging of a show; the borders of a camera compare to the proscenium of a theater. Lighting and composition function similarly in both arts, and I find that my endeavors in one inspire the craft of the other.”

“I am a filmmaker, videographer, and photographer among many other things. My passion is in sharing stories and doing work that matters. My first video shoot for my current job helped shape me. I traveled out to a rural library in North Texas and interviewed a librarian about the struggles her library faces and the many wonderful things her library provides to her community. It made me want to share important stories like this that nobody is hearing. "Do work that matters."

“My name is Daniel Campos, I’m a Colombian filmmaker, storyteller, and visual artist based in San Antonio, Texas. Specializing in writing, directing, editing, and cinematography, I’m proud of the fact that I often take on multiple roles in my projects because I believe in taking full creative ownership of my vision. I’ve been building my creative path from the ground up since I was around eight years old and haven’t looked back a single day. I want people to walk away from my work feeling something real. Whether it is discomfort, empathy, reflection, or that lingering chill you get after watching something that hits too close to home, I want my films to leave an impact. I want to challenge people, to pull them into a story and make them question something about themselves, about others, and about the world around them.”

“I'm an aspiring filmmaker, drawn to telling stories that excite, entertain, and maybe even share a laugh. I started out making silly little videos with my friends and family and posting them on YouTube as a kid. My creative journey is a bit dysfunctional and instinct-driven - making stuff on shoestring budgets, experimenting with trial and error, but trusting my gut and diving into an idea I'm passionate about, rather that trusting my inner critic. I hope people can take away that mindset is everything. Whether a situation feels ridiculous, hopeless, or even tragic, it really is all a matter of perspective.”

“I am an artist, and the main service I provide through my art is murals. Art is intrinsically human, so it should exist alongside humanity. It should be on every street corner, in every shop, on every house, and every building. Murals amplify the creativity and artistic nature of our humanity, so the more that there are, the more that people are inspired to create. Expressive communities are more healthy and more connected, so we need more expressive infrastructure. So when people ask me, what do I do? My most simple answer is I try to make the world more beautiful. And I try to exemplify beauty where it is normally overlooked.