How I Use a Backdrop to Display my Prints
When selling art at an event in Artist Alley, one of the most important things to consider is your booth setup. How do you attract people to come look at your merchandise? How do you display your wares in an appealing way? Various options exist, but I go over my setup and process of preparing my prints for display.
How I Prepare for an Event
After participating in several conventions, I can now call myself an expert at preparation! I kid, I kid! But I’d say I am getting QUITE good at planning and preparing what I need for the day or weekend. In this post, I’ll go over the time frame and the steps I take to ensure a smooth process!
Understanding Patience: a Review of 2022
Understanding Patience and a Review of 2022. Patience is a trait I lack, and I can’t get to the destination in my art journey fast enough. But, as I contemplated my progress while feeling unsatisfied, the Universe included me in its email campaign with messages to ponder. Read how I went from thinking “not enough” to “perfectly satisfied” as I reviewed my progress in 2022.
Return to Wichita’s Air Capital Comic Convention!
Return to Wichita’s Air Capital Comic Convention. A recounting of the 2022 comic convention in Wichita, KS. After having an unsuccessful, first appearance in 2021, I was determined to return and have a better outcome. But would having more products and experience make a difference? Find out how it went!
Selling at KC Planet Comicon
Having an artist booth at Kansas City’s Planet Comicon has been one of my top goals, and in April, I made that dream come true. I spent three days in the artist alley of one of the Midwest’s biggest comic conventions and had an incredible time.
Neosho Art Con 2022
We traveled to a small town in Missouri called Neosho for their art convention. The experience was unique as I highlight a few interesting conversations that gave me ideas for selling my art and gaining exposure.
First Comic Convention: Wichita Air Capital Comic Con
My first actual comic convention selling my art! Find out if bigger was better along with my main takeaway.
Comparing 5 Sticker Brands
I recently compared five sticker companies and tested three of them. This post goes over the pros and cons of each company.
Monster Bash: Another Free Comic Book Day
Monster Bash! Another Free Comic Book Day - Halloween edition!
October was a fun and busy month for us! I feel like I spent most of it preparing for another show called Monster Bash! It was my second local event hosted by Elite Comics, and once again, it was a great learning experience.
In this blog post, I’ll share how the event went and my key takeaways.
The Thought Process Behind my Rebrand
As I progressed in my art career I realized my old brand wouldn’t suffice. I needed more consistency, more professionalism, and more uniqueness. In this post, I explain my thought process behind creating a new brand and how I came up with Insomniac Illustrations.
First Time Selling my Art! Here’s What I Learned:
The first time selling my art was at a local event called Free Comic Day. It was hosted by Elite Comics at the Overland Park Convention Center.