Hello Everyone

I finally took a leap of faith and attended my first convention at LA Comicon and It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my life. After talking to artists at several conventions last year and the year before that about taking the leap I found the desire to finally be on the other side of the table. I am more or less writing this as a person who struggles with what any artist does… that little voice that says … “maybe next year”. When it comes down to it I have friends who are amazing artists and I am inspired by and while I was there I knew those friends could be there too and share their art with many of the amazing people I met. I guess what I am saying is there is no real trick to getting there and making the decision. It all comes down to if you decide its what you want and know it’s not about selling anything. Or at least in my perspective, it was more about exposure, meeting other artists and learning what the convention life is about. The crazy thing is I left that convention with so much more.

The people were so much fun and talking about our favorite shows, comics and toons was so much fun experience. There were even some kiddo artists who came up just to talk about how they wanted to be an artist and honestly it was just amazing to influence them to keep up the art.

The artists down the alley were also a bag of awesome. Conversing with them was not only informative but an inspiration. If you’re ever debating on the question “why am I here” they will put it in perspective .. they felt the same way at one point. I would love to say thank you to Anthony Wheeler and Eva Lacey for being so supportive and for the great advice,

Finances and investments always come into play. The booth and expenses were more than I would like but I walked away with so much more and even enough to pretty much break even. I sold out of some prints and planned how many prints I would do rather than just printing a bunch and hoping. Also doing commissions was rewarding in many ways. First, someone chose you to draw something for them, Second, they are supporting you financially, and lastly the expression they have when they see the piece and how happy they are. Just two let you know two of those three are priceless.

To anyone out there who has a desire to chase a dream, I can only say the best investment is an investment to yourself and your happiness.