kate or die!

Hey I just want you to know I saw your post about your friend swimming for cancer, and I just donated $15 to the cause (I hope that's a good amount- I normally work in £s XD ) Have a lovely day! :)

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:07:48 -0400

Ahh! That’s awesome! Thank you so much.

DONATE HERE! You know I don’t usually do these types of...

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:53:06 -0400

You know I don’t usually do these types of things, but this is important to me! Kirk’s kicking cancer in the face and swimming 14km from NB to PEI this summer and raising money for sick kids. That’s pretty friggin’ cool.

You can donate anonymously, as much or as little as you like.

Thanks in advance, internet. Do some good!

gameoflaughs: game of thrones pickup lines part 1 If...

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:35:48 -0400

gameoflaughs:

game of thrones pickup lines part 1

If you hear “You look like my brother” from Cersei: run. Just run like hell.

Photo

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:32 -0400

Oh man, I wouldn't put money on my face. Do you know how dirty currency is? D:

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:48:31 -0400

Almost as dirty as

your mom

Advice for First-Time Artist Alley Tablers

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:37:37 -0400

Now rebloggable!

- Get a sign. A clear identifier of who you are, what your brand is. A banner, a table standee, whatever!

- Stand at your table if nobody’s coming by. Be approachable! Be able to explain what it is you’re selling in a sentence or two.

- Have business cards or stickers with your web presence on it. Simple and free. An address, a twitter name. No phone numbers or personal emails.

- Don’t overcrowd your table with too many items. Have something that’s $1, something that’s $3, $5, $10, $15, etc. I find it helps. Some people come with tons of cash, some only have a couple bucks. Make sure those who only spend a little get a biz card. They might have money later on

- Accept credit/debit cards if you can. Square readers are good, I hear!

- Be polite and engaging. If you’re sketching, sketch on the table instead of your lap. Try and acknowledge everyone who comes to the table with a smile or a “hi!”. Don’t be too pushy.

- Have lots of change. I usually go to a show with about a $100 float in coins and $5 bills. You’ll need it, and it can help you make friends with table mates who may need change!

- Prepare. Will you need tape, elastics, envelopes, scissors, bags? Make it easy for the customers. A quick trip to the dollar store can save you lots of scrambling.

- Bring pens for signing. Sharpies are great, have silver or gold ones if your surfaces are dark. Personalize what you can, and ask people how to spell their names.

- Get creative with your displays! I’m bad at this, but I love seeing inventive setups. Fun tablecloths, earring hangers, shelves, etc!

- Be nice, but have a pleasant way to usher people along if need be. “Have you checked out _________’s table?” “What panels are you going to?”

- Know your prices, label things clearly. Sticky notes are great for this.

- Don’t undervalue your art!

- Have an awesome time!!

After several transfers and stop-and-start attempts, I've decided to take a break from college. I want to create comics and graphic novels, but I don't have much experience outside reading and personal drawing. Is it common for artists to have apprenticeships or assistant positions available? I'd like to learn more about the creation process, though I feel like I'm joining the game a little late.

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:30:31 -0400

Of that, I do not know. I just started drawing! I have no formal education in it. You can ask artists you know, or that are near you, but I’ve no idea how much luck you’d have.

If you’re interested in developing skills outside of school, may I recommend Scott McCloud’s books Understanding Comics and Making Comics as well as Matt Madden and Jessica Abel’s Drawing Words and Writing Pictures? Great books to get you started!

Here are a bunch of photos of me at MeCAF! Taken by my...

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:28:51 -0400

Here are a bunch of photos of me at MeCAF! Taken by my boss/travel dad/work oracle Cal. The last photo is of me and my new fake ID - drawn by a really awesome kid for $2. He was great. Really fun show!

Do you have any advice for someone who's considering getting an Artist Alley table for the first time at a con? Thanks!

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:17:17 -0400

Yes, actually! I’m still learning a lot myself, but these might help: