May 1, 2026, Tokyo – Clip Studio Paint is excited to announce its sponsorship of the first ever OshiUplink, a new dedicated VTuber convention taking place on May 2 to 3 in Toronto, Canada. Bringing together a lineup of creators, VTubers, and industry talents from all over the world, OshiUplink aims to connect fans across North America in a celebration of virtual entertainment. At the event, Clip Studio Paint artist Cauli will host an interactive live drawing session using the app.
At this inaugural event, OshiUplink features a special lineup of events, meet-and-greets, on-site contests, and more than 60 exhibitors and artist booths. This two-day celebration is a unique opportunity to celebrate virtual culture and bring together fans and creators.
As the illustration, comic, and animation app loved by digital art creators, Clip Studio Paint is supporting this first-ever event by providing Clip Studio Paint PRO licenses to all artist alley booths. We are also sponsoring a live drawing session with VTuber artist Cauli, where she will draw original characters from audience participants and give a live demonstration of the app.
Event details
Event date: May 2–3, 2026
Event location: Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Toronto
Official site:
https://oshiuplink.com/
Featured panel: Clip Studio Paint Live Drawing with Cauli
Guest artist: Cauli
Panel date: May 3, 8:30PM
Location: Niagara Room
Website:
https://oshiuplink.com/schedule-maps/
Cauli
Cauli is a digital illustrator from Canada who enjoys creating character-centric artwork, often delicate and feminine. She loves sharing her passion for her oshis in the VTubing sphere by capturing their charms in her art. You’ll be able to find her at artist alleys across North America and on Twitch @cauliart, where she streams her art process!
Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/cauliart/videos
X:
https://x.com/CAULISSIMO
About OshiUplink
OshiUplink is Canada’s VTuber convention, dedicated to celebrating virtual entertainment and the passionate communities behind it. Our event connects fans, creators, and industry professionals through panels, performances, and interactive experiences. VTuber fans are some of the most passionate and creative people online, and we want to give them a place where they can celebrate their oshi and feel they belong.
About Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is used by over 60 million people (*) for the creation of illustrations, comics, webtoons, and animation. The app is available on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, iPhone, so creators can use it on whatever device they own. Known for its natural drawing feel and plentiful features, Clip Studio Paint is supported by illustrators, comic artists, and animators, and used by beginners and industry professionals alike.
CLIP STUDIO PAINT Official Site:
https://www.clipstudio.net/
X:
https://x.com/clipstudiopaint
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/CLIPSTUDIOPAINTchannel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/clipstudioofficial/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@clipstudioofficial
*Includes free trial users and downloads of the iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook versions.
About CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys provides tools such as Clip Studio Paint to support creators in the creator economy that is expanding through the creation and use of digital content. We are also providing new service platforms that act as a new avenue for creators' activities. We look toward a more vibrant world where everyone’s passions are connected, by offering total support to creators around the world through each part of their “creator journey”.
https://www.celsys.com/en/
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