Back from the convention
9 years ago
Okay, got home yesterday, but wanted things to settle down first.
A few things happen, meeting people, got sick and drawing.
First day, had a carry on, which some sketch pads, markers and pencils, with the guide book you get when getting your badges for the con.
The opening ceremony was nice, a lot of flash and humour, having the opener be a signer that looks like Freddie Mercury. Afterwards they presented with theme music from 80s shows, Alf, A-team, Golden Girls and so on.
Walked around for a bit, getting used to the hotel, went to Creature Creating, was nice, how an artist did creatures based of photos of animals and things, like tools, boats and such, changing it into monsters, dragons or what ever might be interesting.
The real point was using things from real life, drawing over it to learn how it works and using for yourself now or later, it's fine. "Using Reference isn't a sin, it's a help" kind of deal.
Second day went to Your First Furry Meeting, about how to conduct yourself, on the con and people in Fur Suits, with a little humour, so it wasn't too dry, was nice really.
While walking around, had a small suit case that had wheels on it, it help a lot compared to the other day. Should have gone with that first.
Sadly it was the start of the day where I felt getting sick and it is not unusually when travelling to other countries, that I get sick.
Went to the Art Show, some really nice prices they auctioned of, but couldn't carry your bags around, have a camera in or a mobile out for art theft.
Then went to the Dealer Den, nice work and such, but can't really decide on what to get, the usual for me.
Got to meet
Manthomex there, talked a little bit, shared some drawings and even got to hang out a few times.
Saw Gideon too, but could figure out what to talk to him about, so just left him alone. He had a glass with money in it, that had a sign stuck to it with the text "Get Gideon Drunk".
Wish I could tell a good deal or what is nice to get, later I lost out on some things I might have wanted.
Happens almost every time. Not to mention the Artist Lounge is frigging cold, so when I wasn't walking around, sweating cats and dogs, I would sit in a room that would freeze my ears off.
Before going to the convention on the third day, went to the pharmacy and got some cold medicine.
When arrived to the hotel where the convention was held on the third day, went to Your Virtual Reality Future, small talk about how VR came to be and how it can used for the future, and letting people try out Viva and Oculars Rift.
Didn't do much else then going to the Art Show, went to the Artist Lounge and just walking around.
Fourth was just making sure wasn't missing anything in the Art Show, Artist Alley or the Dealer Den.
The put up a set of rules to what happens in the Dealer Den, that mostly don't notice, especially the part about 10 minutes before closing, they aren't letting any new people in, which meant if you commissioned someone or left something in there, you can't get in till they go out, doesn't matter if you have a reason or not.
Don't see the rule in the book, so it's rather disappointing, but nothing I would feel too serious down unless I had something in the there I really really wanted and good thing I didn't.
Thing were slower down compared to the days, nothing unusual there for most conventions.
The second and third days are usually the most busy.
There was some things and events on the last day, but wanted to stay in, so I could get better and leave in better health when flying home. Just watched TV and drew a little.
I think I missed out on a good deal of people and well only installed a program on the third day, sorry about that. Still hope they had a good time.
Some groups did their own events, pasting posters about time and such, missed most of those, only went to one, that wasn't really for me and mainly Fursuits and people taking pictures.
Seems I struggle drawing on paper, not to mention some markers I have are dried up. So mostly sketched and did some clean lines with mechanical pencils.
I guess it was good enough for just gifts or such.
Was asked why I didn't try a table, either in the Dealer Den or Artist Alley, but while sketching, I was too slow to think I can make anything of it and I feel I would hold up on people, either those whom wanted a drawing or those whom could use the table better then me.
All in all, it was a nice trip, even if I was sick. Will see if I go again or even get a table.
A few things happen, meeting people, got sick and drawing.
First day, had a carry on, which some sketch pads, markers and pencils, with the guide book you get when getting your badges for the con.
The opening ceremony was nice, a lot of flash and humour, having the opener be a signer that looks like Freddie Mercury. Afterwards they presented with theme music from 80s shows, Alf, A-team, Golden Girls and so on.
Walked around for a bit, getting used to the hotel, went to Creature Creating, was nice, how an artist did creatures based of photos of animals and things, like tools, boats and such, changing it into monsters, dragons or what ever might be interesting.
The real point was using things from real life, drawing over it to learn how it works and using for yourself now or later, it's fine. "Using Reference isn't a sin, it's a help" kind of deal.
Second day went to Your First Furry Meeting, about how to conduct yourself, on the con and people in Fur Suits, with a little humour, so it wasn't too dry, was nice really.
While walking around, had a small suit case that had wheels on it, it help a lot compared to the other day. Should have gone with that first.
Sadly it was the start of the day where I felt getting sick and it is not unusually when travelling to other countries, that I get sick.
Went to the Art Show, some really nice prices they auctioned of, but couldn't carry your bags around, have a camera in or a mobile out for art theft.
Then went to the Dealer Den, nice work and such, but can't really decide on what to get, the usual for me.
Got to meet

Saw Gideon too, but could figure out what to talk to him about, so just left him alone. He had a glass with money in it, that had a sign stuck to it with the text "Get Gideon Drunk".
Wish I could tell a good deal or what is nice to get, later I lost out on some things I might have wanted.
Happens almost every time. Not to mention the Artist Lounge is frigging cold, so when I wasn't walking around, sweating cats and dogs, I would sit in a room that would freeze my ears off.
Before going to the convention on the third day, went to the pharmacy and got some cold medicine.
When arrived to the hotel where the convention was held on the third day, went to Your Virtual Reality Future, small talk about how VR came to be and how it can used for the future, and letting people try out Viva and Oculars Rift.
Didn't do much else then going to the Art Show, went to the Artist Lounge and just walking around.
Fourth was just making sure wasn't missing anything in the Art Show, Artist Alley or the Dealer Den.
The put up a set of rules to what happens in the Dealer Den, that mostly don't notice, especially the part about 10 minutes before closing, they aren't letting any new people in, which meant if you commissioned someone or left something in there, you can't get in till they go out, doesn't matter if you have a reason or not.
Don't see the rule in the book, so it's rather disappointing, but nothing I would feel too serious down unless I had something in the there I really really wanted and good thing I didn't.
Thing were slower down compared to the days, nothing unusual there for most conventions.
The second and third days are usually the most busy.
There was some things and events on the last day, but wanted to stay in, so I could get better and leave in better health when flying home. Just watched TV and drew a little.
I think I missed out on a good deal of people and well only installed a program on the third day, sorry about that. Still hope they had a good time.
Some groups did their own events, pasting posters about time and such, missed most of those, only went to one, that wasn't really for me and mainly Fursuits and people taking pictures.
Seems I struggle drawing on paper, not to mention some markers I have are dried up. So mostly sketched and did some clean lines with mechanical pencils.
I guess it was good enough for just gifts or such.
Was asked why I didn't try a table, either in the Dealer Den or Artist Alley, but while sketching, I was too slow to think I can make anything of it and I feel I would hold up on people, either those whom wanted a drawing or those whom could use the table better then me.
All in all, it was a nice trip, even if I was sick. Will see if I go again or even get a table.
Did you find out about the convention? https://www.eurofurence.org/EF23/
Hope your well