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Anthrocon 2013: A Report?
12 years ago
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So! Anthrocon! It sure was a convention!
I definitely tried to stress out less and socialise more this year; I think I did all right but I think I'll do better next year. I got a lot more actual sketchbooks this year than I expected (last year I mainly received loose-leaf commissions)... I didn't handle the load as well as I'd've liked but I say that every year.
This year I was offering cheap 'terrible' badges, and those were well received; I may make them a regular convention thing, just need to give it a little more thought,
All in all, had a good convention. Got a decent amount of sleep except for Sunday night; ate out a little more than intended but that Bombay Gyro place was delicious and affordable (and Halal! Extra yays!) I met another dealer there, who could potentially make a custom D20 necklace for me, but alas, every time I went by their booth before the Den opened and I got busy, they weren't open yet. :c
As per Tradition, certain friends evaporated and I only saw glimpses of them over the course of the weekend; granted, others I think I bonded with a little more. :3
It was determined that between
Nyil & myself we make 1 whole Asian, whom we've dubbed as Bhudda.Photos may follow.
Hm, I guess I could name a few more names, but I'm worried I'll miss some!
Caltroplay was a great table-mate. I did not succeed in stealing any of her customers; which is understandable, her stuff blows mine out of the water! X3
missmab was abducted regularly during the course of the convention, but much like Princess Peach I think she was doing it on purpose. : U
Sererena turned into a fairy one morning, I swear, she was so pretty that day (not that she isn't on other days!). Also, she discussed some really awesome business/merchandise/commission ideas for the future.
Kelmar hung out and was a cool d00d and was happy I didn't really snore this year.I finally returned his sketchbook.And..now I have it again. MUahahahahahahaaaa ok i need to pass it along to someone.
sethtriggs did really well this year,I hope he manages to sell the rest of his books and CDs; even if I have to plug them at my table! Like... I will put a pile of them at any further tables I have!
bouncymischa bought me a canolli and was fun to hang out with; the dessert was a delicious bonus. :9
Strype has a ton of fans, I mean DUH I know this, but zomg, I think he got rushed every time he got behind the table. Breath-taking! 
Cooper was rarely seen but it sounded like she had fun (aside from the terribly painful foot)!
I managed to exchange some words with
Karno... at least I think they were words. I seem to have an armful of his stuff so I guess I wasn't too incoherent! I never thought I'd get a chance to interact with him, so that was awesome! We even did an art-trade! Will share that at some point.
drakefenwick gave me some inspirational material, as did 
Dutch; hopefully something will come of them sooner than later, but wrist and time will tell!
I got a chance to chatter with
J3t(who also gave me some candy!) and gunmouth(who is rocking an awesome goatee) a little, 
ebonyleopard shook me for my own good; I did not chat with 
gnaw as much as I hoped, and I hope to catch up with 
maxblackrabbit and 
hbruton more next month.
I'm sure I've missed mentioning a bunch of people but my tiny introvert brain can only process so many people at once I suppose!
All I know is it was a pleasure meeting all of you; thanks everyone who came around to my table; accepted a business card; commissioned me; offered me sustainence or physiotherapy (i will have to see a real doctor at some point tho. x.x;); or even bought some of my merchandise.
Anything else... the weather didn't bug me, the Dealer's Den was a bit on the chilly side and I forgot to bring a hoody, I had a lot of fun making the terrible badges for everyone, aaand did a lot of walking (my left ankle hates me right now). I went to a tea-party & got a kinder surprise bar..oh and there were nifty people there too.<X P
Need to balance my work/socilising a bit better next year I guess; unless I can find a way to bring more of the socialising to me...*ponder*
Well, I'm 'home' now; I have a lot of work I still owe people so I need to get on to that. But first,how much is a decent bottle of gin...? (any brand suggestions?I am currently in Canada if that helps narrow it down).Also, I need to get new walking jandals, these ones are finally starting to give up the goat...
MY Pre-ANTHROCON 2013 COMMISSION LIST
LINK TO MY OLDER COMMISSION LIST
I definitely tried to stress out less and socialise more this year; I think I did all right but I think I'll do better next year. I got a lot more actual sketchbooks this year than I expected (last year I mainly received loose-leaf commissions)... I didn't handle the load as well as I'd've liked but I say that every year.
This year I was offering cheap 'terrible' badges, and those were well received; I may make them a regular convention thing, just need to give it a little more thought,
All in all, had a good convention. Got a decent amount of sleep except for Sunday night; ate out a little more than intended but that Bombay Gyro place was delicious and affordable (and Halal! Extra yays!) I met another dealer there, who could potentially make a custom D20 necklace for me, but alas, every time I went by their booth before the Den opened and I got busy, they weren't open yet. :c
As per Tradition, certain friends evaporated and I only saw glimpses of them over the course of the weekend; granted, others I think I bonded with a little more. :3
It was determined that between
Nyil & myself we make 1 whole Asian, whom we've dubbed as Bhudda.Photos may follow.Hm, I guess I could name a few more names, but I'm worried I'll miss some!
Caltroplay was a great table-mate. I did not succeed in stealing any of her customers; which is understandable, her stuff blows mine out of the water! X3
missmab was abducted regularly during the course of the convention, but much like Princess Peach I think she was doing it on purpose. : U
Sererena turned into a fairy one morning, I swear, she was so pretty that day (not that she isn't on other days!). Also, she discussed some really awesome business/merchandise/commission ideas for the future.
Kelmar hung out and was a cool d00d and was happy I didn't really snore this year.I finally returned his sketchbook.And..now I have it again. MUahahahahahahaaaa ok i need to pass it along to someone.
sethtriggs did really well this year,I hope he manages to sell the rest of his books and CDs; even if I have to plug them at my table! Like... I will put a pile of them at any further tables I have!
bouncymischa bought me a canolli and was fun to hang out with; the dessert was a delicious bonus. :9
Strype has a ton of fans, I mean DUH I know this, but zomg, I think he got rushed every time he got behind the table. Breath-taking! 
Cooper was rarely seen but it sounded like she had fun (aside from the terribly painful foot)!I managed to exchange some words with
Karno... at least I think they were words. I seem to have an armful of his stuff so I guess I wasn't too incoherent! I never thought I'd get a chance to interact with him, so that was awesome! We even did an art-trade! Will share that at some point.
drakefenwick gave me some inspirational material, as did 
Dutch; hopefully something will come of them sooner than later, but wrist and time will tell!I got a chance to chatter with
J3t(who also gave me some candy!) and gunmouth(who is rocking an awesome goatee) a little, 
ebonyleopard shook me for my own good; I did not chat with 
gnaw as much as I hoped, and I hope to catch up with 
maxblackrabbit and 
hbruton more next month.I'm sure I've missed mentioning a bunch of people but my tiny introvert brain can only process so many people at once I suppose!
All I know is it was a pleasure meeting all of you; thanks everyone who came around to my table; accepted a business card; commissioned me; offered me sustainence or physiotherapy (i will have to see a real doctor at some point tho. x.x;); or even bought some of my merchandise.
Anything else... the weather didn't bug me, the Dealer's Den was a bit on the chilly side and I forgot to bring a hoody, I had a lot of fun making the terrible badges for everyone, aaand did a lot of walking (my left ankle hates me right now). I went to a tea-party & got a kinder surprise bar..oh and there were nifty people there too.<X P
Need to balance my work/socilising a bit better next year I guess; unless I can find a way to bring more of the socialising to me...*ponder*
Well, I'm 'home' now; I have a lot of work I still owe people so I need to get on to that. But first,how much is a decent bottle of gin...? (any brand suggestions?I am currently in Canada if that helps narrow it down).Also, I need to get new walking jandals, these ones are finally starting to give up the goat...
MY Pre-ANTHROCON 2013 COMMISSION LIST
LINK TO MY OLDER COMMISSION LIST
Holy crap, I had no idea bouncymischa was there too. That's three Guardians at the same event!
Ooh! *takes note of it for next year*
/Vadernooooooo
Badges, sketchbooks and such seem more the usual items at conventions now days.
That's not going ot be good for me sadly. As you know I like sketchbooks, but I like prints, t-shirts and and stuff to, and this will likely mean less of them offered.
It also means even if I can get out from under this rock, I'm obsolete already
HIIII!!!!!! Glad I got to see you, even briefly.