C.C. Caldwell is an Oklahoma-based multimedia artist, designer, and entrepreneur with a BA in Studio Art and Design and minors in Graphic Design and Spanish from Oklahoma City University. C.C. Caldwell is currently employed at Pinot's Palette Bricktown as an artist, social-media manager, and studio manager.
Between studying and running an art business, C.C. has exhibited in many galleries and shows including but not limited to: DNA Galleries, the Paseo arts and Creativity Center, the Leslie Powell Gallery, and of course Soonercon!
She has 10+ years of art experience and has been attending Soonercon for just as long!
Media often focuses on what men find attractive, but the female gaze operates very differently. This panel flips the perspective and explores how women talk about attraction, what traits actually make characters appealing, and why confidence, charisma, humor, and emotional intelligence often matter more than simple aesthetics. Expect lively discussion, plenty of laughter, and some spirited debate about the characters who get it right.
Attendees anonymously submit their wildest, funniest, or most degenerate confessions via phone app or cards, and the hosts read them aloud while offering comentary. Audience members can vote on their favorite confessions or react to live “polls” on similar experiences.
Self-doubt can hit harder than any boss fight, and most of us weren’t exactly handed a guidebook on how to feel good in our own skin. This panel is all about building real confidence for everyday life, whether you struggle with talking to people, feeling comfortable in your body, figuring out your style, or just getting out of your own head. We’ll cover practical habits, emotional tools, mindset shifts, and small changes that make a big difference.
Transform thrift-store finds into maritime masterpieces in this hands-on art panel. Artists will take reclaimed paintings and prints and add nautical touches such as sea serpents, ghost ships, krakens, merfolk, and stormy skies. All supplies are provided, and the finished pieces will be donated to the charity raffle. Join us for a creative way to mix art, oceanic imagination, and a good cause.
The creative world continues to change, and artists must adapt to stay relevant and successful. This panel discusses practical strategies for navigating shifting economic and cultural landscapes. Panelists will share experiences about finding work, building audiences, and sustaining creative careers. Learn how artists can continue creating while adjusting to a changing world.