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EF21 - a wonderfull experience
10 years ago
Today I arrived back home after Eurofurence. I gotta say, I was thrilled. So many people, many suiters, artists, new and old friends, Just wow.
I arrived on Monday (Day -1) in Berlin, when everyone was just setting everything up for the real event. Then I was lucky to meet some staffers, that usually only flash by during the con.
On day 0 (the normal early arrival day) I could happily greet so many people, I havn't seen in 2 years (cause I skipped EF20). Slowly the con picked up the pace and I found myself dashing around the lobby, artists lounge and some room parties. I offered early commission sketches and was actually suprised about the interest I recieved right away.
Day 1: Now everyone was there and I'm sure I missed some awesome people, but with 2000 furries it's an illusion talking to everyone. Basically same programm for me as day 0.
On day 2 EF finally got up and running fast, I spent my time in the Dealer's Den doing full watercolor drawings and again was amazed how many nice commissioneers and co-artists there were. A little Black Ice rounded off the evening for me.
On Friday the art show (I havn't been even close to, at least not when it was filled) was allready closing and I got a glimpse at the awesome arts there, after my shift at the DD was done. Also Eddie Mcbadger and jazzbadger had a little badger-themed photoshoot. I hope they post the pictures soon. A nice evening at the campfire and in the AL followed.
Saturday everything slowed down for me. I only did sketches at the DD, cause I wasn't sure if more detailed works were finished in time. I'm just not comfortable taking commission request back home, it kinda pulls me out of pace. The evening was a little more chaotic than usual, but I had a good time .. whereever I was.
Sunday was the last day for many and I could only wave goodbye at many awesome people. I think my main memory was my "Iron Artist"-thing I put myself through. I was drawing for 4-5 hours at the charity booth, the first to come and the last to leave. Next to me Baseball Bat, and Scare3cr0w were drawing, card tricks were shown and "Uncle Kage's homemade emergency mini pizza" were sold. As estimations go, I'm pretty sure charity broke the 30k this year.
Monday was the goodbye day for me. I left later than most and got some little sketch commissions in the meantime. I left with Lurinare by public transport (I definitely suggest everyone to be careful and alert in Berlin's PT) and later by bus through Prague. The trip was supernice, I wished I could've showered before the trip, but sadly there wasn't enough time and opportunity.
Today at 4AM we arrived in one piece in Vienna, finally collapsed in the long-missed own bed.
Thanks for everyone at EF for this awesome experience. Staffers, Dealers, Artists, Suiters and also people, that (like me) just couldn't wipe that smile off their face.
I arrived on Monday (Day -1) in Berlin, when everyone was just setting everything up for the real event. Then I was lucky to meet some staffers, that usually only flash by during the con.
On day 0 (the normal early arrival day) I could happily greet so many people, I havn't seen in 2 years (cause I skipped EF20). Slowly the con picked up the pace and I found myself dashing around the lobby, artists lounge and some room parties. I offered early commission sketches and was actually suprised about the interest I recieved right away.
Day 1: Now everyone was there and I'm sure I missed some awesome people, but with 2000 furries it's an illusion talking to everyone. Basically same programm for me as day 0.
On day 2 EF finally got up and running fast, I spent my time in the Dealer's Den doing full watercolor drawings and again was amazed how many nice commissioneers and co-artists there were. A little Black Ice rounded off the evening for me.
On Friday the art show (I havn't been even close to, at least not when it was filled) was allready closing and I got a glimpse at the awesome arts there, after my shift at the DD was done. Also Eddie Mcbadger and jazzbadger had a little badger-themed photoshoot. I hope they post the pictures soon. A nice evening at the campfire and in the AL followed.
Saturday everything slowed down for me. I only did sketches at the DD, cause I wasn't sure if more detailed works were finished in time. I'm just not comfortable taking commission request back home, it kinda pulls me out of pace. The evening was a little more chaotic than usual, but I had a good time .. whereever I was.
Sunday was the last day for many and I could only wave goodbye at many awesome people. I think my main memory was my "Iron Artist"-thing I put myself through. I was drawing for 4-5 hours at the charity booth, the first to come and the last to leave. Next to me Baseball Bat, and Scare3cr0w were drawing, card tricks were shown and "Uncle Kage's homemade emergency mini pizza" were sold. As estimations go, I'm pretty sure charity broke the 30k this year.
Monday was the goodbye day for me. I left later than most and got some little sketch commissions in the meantime. I left with Lurinare by public transport (I definitely suggest everyone to be careful and alert in Berlin's PT) and later by bus through Prague. The trip was supernice, I wished I could've showered before the trip, but sadly there wasn't enough time and opportunity.
Today at 4AM we arrived in one piece in Vienna, finally collapsed in the long-missed own bed.
Thanks for everyone at EF for this awesome experience. Staffers, Dealers, Artists, Suiters and also people, that (like me) just couldn't wipe that smile off their face.
And many thanks for the cut Comission what you made there for us!
I will hang it in my room and because its so cute I uploadet it on Facebook and here on FA
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17520340/