GUEST OF HONOR CLETE SHIELDS

ISCA is thrilled to welcome Clete Shields as ISCAcon34's Guest of Honor in Los Angeles. Shields’ childhood in Southern Oregon was spent in nature and drawing and sculpting the people and animals in the world around him. Influenced by caricature, Clete joined Fasen Arts as a caricature artist in Las Vegas and Southern California. His work in sculpture was solidified after apprenticeships with sculptors Henry Alvarez and subsequently Richard McDonald in Monterey, CA. Since moving to Philadelphia in 1999, Clete has been commissioned to make large scale monuments (including Willie Nelson); he has made work for movies and TV, and numerous private commissions. In 2013 The National Portrait Gallery added the “Willie Nelson Statue Maquette” to their permanent collection, and Clete has twice been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the Portrait Society of America's International Portrait Competition.

CARICATURE 101 WITH VALTA KLINTS

Caricature 101 is a recurring, back-to-basics seminar tailored for both newcomers and seasoned artists looking to reinforce their foundational skills. Revisit the essential principles of exaggeration, likeness, facial structure, and design—tools that are key to creating bold, memorable caricatures. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your edge, this session offers valuable insights to level up your work at any stage of your artistic journey.

Valta Klints is a multiple award-winning caricature artist born in small village called Taurupe, Latvia. Later in life her family moved to village called Skrīveri where she went in secondary school and in art school. In 2011, she moved to Riga to study at Janis Rozentāls Art High School. During that time she got interested in caricature art form. Since then, she has been drawing commission based caricatures as a side income and hobby. In 2019 she went on her very first solo trip to Vienna to participate in Eurocature which gave her a new start and new possibilities. That same year, she moved to Berlin to pursue caricature full-time, performing at fairs and festivals. In 2022, she relocated to the U.S. to further develop her skills under the guidance of top professionals in the industry, spending two years traveling the country as a live caricature artist.

Valta is the recipient of several prestigious honors from ISCAcon, including 5th Place Caricature Artist of the Year, 1st and 3rd Place wins in the Live/ Retail Competition, 2nd Place Outstanding Cartoon Style, 2nd Place Outstanding Body Situation and 2nd Place in Most Humorous. 

SKETCHPAD TO IPAD WITH ANGIE JORDAN

This business focused seminar explores how to successfully shift from traditional live caricature work to a fully digital setup. Learn about essential tools and equipment, practical logistics, digital drawing techniques and marketing strategies tailored to the modern artist. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your digital workflow, this session offers valuable insights, business tips, and time-tested tricks to help you thrive in the digital caricature world.

Angie Jordan is a multi-award-winning caricature artist and author who pioneered the world’s first iPad caricatures. With over two decades of experience in Digital Art, she has entertained celebrities like Sofia Vergara and top-tier clients such as Google, performing live digital caricatures across the globe—from Australia and Austria to South Korea and India.

Angie blends artistic talent with tech-savvy innovation, earning international recognition for her engaging style and digital flair. She regularly shares her expertise at global events and was recently invited to present at Eurocature in Europe.