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BLFC 2021
4 years ago
About every five years or so the stars align and we have the opportunity to go out of state. Generally, for BLFC something catastrophic happens; car completely dead, have to replace roof, etc. In 2019 we had things together to go in 2020, but we all know what catastrophic event happened; global pandemic!
With everything already paid for from 2020 and two successful instate cons, we went.
Thoughts;
Nevada has a lot stricter mask policies. We got warned once while eating the whole con. Not too big a deal, I have to wear a mask all day at work.
My friend and agent, PalominoPony, was great as always.
Ijij sushi was good.
I sold about half my pieces in the art show which is awesome. However, someone purchased my mane wolf painting for probably the highest I have ever sold a piece in a show. I can’t thank everyone who purchased a piece enough.
While browsing the art show, the mane wolf painting did receive a wonderful comment that I was glad I was present to hear.
A panel on PTSD was cancelled last minute. I told Diego, I could speak on the subject. We found the staff handling panels and I ran an impromptu panel about processing trauma by using OCs. There were about 10 people. It went well and is something I am passionate about. Seriously, get me talking about art therapy, identity formation or the use of characters in therapy and I won’t shut up. I should write about it or at least refine it to present again.
We both met and chatted with people we have only seen online; fursuit makers, artists, professional gamer, medical professionals, etc.
Diego did his first Guilty Gear Strive tourney.
Had a massage, that was nice.
Hotel was interesting. We had previously stayed at a resort for a con, so both of us a different idea of how the rooms and services would be.
A lot of craziness happened over social media during the con. We personally did not have any issues outside of people partying late at night.
Overall good. Not sure when we will be able to get back.
~Flare
With everything already paid for from 2020 and two successful instate cons, we went.
Thoughts;
Nevada has a lot stricter mask policies. We got warned once while eating the whole con. Not too big a deal, I have to wear a mask all day at work.
My friend and agent, PalominoPony, was great as always.
Ijij sushi was good.
I sold about half my pieces in the art show which is awesome. However, someone purchased my mane wolf painting for probably the highest I have ever sold a piece in a show. I can’t thank everyone who purchased a piece enough.
While browsing the art show, the mane wolf painting did receive a wonderful comment that I was glad I was present to hear.
A panel on PTSD was cancelled last minute. I told Diego, I could speak on the subject. We found the staff handling panels and I ran an impromptu panel about processing trauma by using OCs. There were about 10 people. It went well and is something I am passionate about. Seriously, get me talking about art therapy, identity formation or the use of characters in therapy and I won’t shut up. I should write about it or at least refine it to present again.
We both met and chatted with people we have only seen online; fursuit makers, artists, professional gamer, medical professionals, etc.
Diego did his first Guilty Gear Strive tourney.
Had a massage, that was nice.
Hotel was interesting. We had previously stayed at a resort for a con, so both of us a different idea of how the rooms and services would be.
A lot of craziness happened over social media during the con. We personally did not have any issues outside of people partying late at night.
Overall good. Not sure when we will be able to get back.
~Flare
