Machine

This machine prints in thread. I'm thinking about throwing down the last of the fellowship funds on this baby..

Ott Lite

I purchased an Ott Light, which makes a HUGE difference working indoors. "Known as the father of time-lapse photography, Dr. Ott developed the first OttLite product while filming "The Secrets of Life" Series for the Walt Disney Company and helped Disney animators transform an ordinary pumpkin into Cinderella's magical carriage." Thanks again, CPAC.

Friday night on Waterloo

Arrived a bit late to the opening - it was around 9 before i got Sylvie to bed. There was still a crowd hanging around - excellent music by a classical guitarist and free food was on hand. Here are some cute art kids:
There are some really neat shops on Waterloo. I bought a couple old comics and some kids records for Sylvie at Blue Arrow Records.
Browsed around in Shoparooni and found a new store, Star Pop. They sell vintage toys and other cool junk. There was a girl there dressed as a hot dog. i bought a fish rattle for my collection.

Comic Convention Day 3

Whew. I made it through the Screaming Tiki convention. Financially, I would not count this as my greatest endeavor. I drew non-stop for three days and basically gave them away. On a personal level, this was a good exercise in non-attachment. The people I met were the best part. Here is a nice lady with her zombie:
The fellow below in the center, Gene, bought 5 of my drawings. He is a comics writer and very pleasant chap. He also makes custom-fitted vampire fangs for people. Who knew you could do such a thing?

Here I am with my cousin Brad and Captain Jack Sparrow. This guy had it down - the walk, the talk - he showed up later with a cavs uniform on. Cap'n Jack is a LeBron fan, I guess.

Special thanks to my dear, patient husband for all of his help this weekend.

Comic Convention Day 2

There were many more people today. I drew the entire time I was there - sold quite a few. Tabling at an event like that is a lot of work if you want to be successful. I was giving away the free flying baby postcard and free jawbreakers. If I got someone's interest, I would offer to draw their favorite super hero as a fetus. I got many requests - HellBoy, Nightcrawler, a zombie, Death, Rorsach, Delerium, Night Owl, and a few others. I made some new friends. Here is an extremely shy child - i loved her expression as she looked at my work:
Here she is in costume with her dad. So cute!
I left the table in the hands of some trusted friends (thanks Jane, Andy and Mark!) when I skedaddled a bit early - had to see some old chums who were having a cookout.

Comic Convention Day 1

After many trips to my car and back, i'm finally set up at my table. Everyone has been very nice - - maybe a hundred or so attendees plus another 100 vendors/artists. More than I think would be at a gallery opening. I have been selling drawings drawings of super heroes as fetuses. I sold 13 so far (plus an additional 6 purchased by my biggest fan, my brother Tom.)

Here are my first two customers - Cory and Matthew. thanks fellas.Maybe i will recoup the cost of the table. I'll consider the event a success if i break even.

We're in business

Here is the first official product of my fellowship... Behold my business cards.