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  • Anime Expo 2026: What It Was Actually Like

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    July 6, 2026
    Conventions, Travel
    Anime Convention, anime expo, AX 2026
    Anime Expo 2026: What It Was Actually Like

    Anime Expo 2026 is one of those weekends that’s still loud in my head even now that I’m home and caught up on sleep. I went all four days this year with industry access, which came with a small but honestly huge perk: the industry lounge. I have fibromyalgia, so having a quiet place to…

  • Anime Expo 2024: Top 5 Biggest News and Announcements

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    July 8, 2024
    Conventions
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    Anime Expo 2024: Top 5 Biggest News and Announcements

    The 2024 Anime Expo took place from July 4th to July 7th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This was the first year I was unable to attend in person. However, as with every year there were a host of fantastic anime announcements Across all of its panels and events there were dozens of announcements…

  • Anime Expo Fashion Show with ACDC Rag

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    July 14, 2023
    Conventions
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    Anime Expo Fashion Show with ACDC Rag

    On July 2nd, I had the greatest opportunity to model for ACDC Rag at Anime Expo for the newest collection Error Code. Check out the picks and video from the show.

  • Cosplay Process I Use For My Skin & Hair

    Mellyssa A. Diggs / Owner of Ai-Konic Graphics

    July 3, 2022
    Cosplay
    anime expo, animeexpo2022, Cosplay, cosplayer, harleyquinn

    I am always asked about my process when it comes to my makeup when doing cosplay and most notably when I do Harley Quinn. As a melanated women, I make sure my attention is on my skin and hair. Before I apply anything, I begin by moisturizer my hair using the LOC method. This keeps…

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