Reply With QuoteYeah, but get ready to stand in line and miss the whole con. But it's still pretty fun because you get to talk to other artists who're waiting in line with you.
--Carter--
Are we supposed to take original art work to be review by Editors?
Just wondering, Wizard World Texas is my first big Con and I don't want to screw up. JV
Yeah, but get ready to stand in line and miss the whole con. But it's still pretty fun because you get to talk to other artists who're waiting in line with you.
--Carter--
Supposed to? No, you're not supposed to do anything except what you want.
You can bring art to be reviewed or comics to be signed as long as you're prepared to wait in long lines.
Or you can peruse artist's alley and network or you could shop, or you could attend seminars.
Look at the schedule and decide what you want to do.
remember to go ahead an check out the "anyone going to the texas wizard con?" thread and print yourself a penciljack name tag. ive got mine printed out and im psyched! i actually wanna get some sketches from some PJ members!
"Beware of artists - they mix with all classes of society and are therfore most dangerous" - Queen Victoria
I usually try not to bring originals, but instead a small 8 1/2 by 11 portfolio w/ reduced copies. I also carry photocopied packets that can be handed out w/ my name and information on the back. There's nothing wrong w/ it if you want people to see your original work, but carrying a bulky portfolio around a crowded convention hall can be a big friggin' pain in the ass. And if they have any interest in your work it's not really going to matter what size it is.
I second what Kaligula wrote. I used to bring the big 11x17, but it was a pain. People also made comments wondering about how my work would look when reduced to print size. Now they don't have to ask.
I also denounce the 17 x 11 format, unless you have a Benito to carry it around for you.
ohh! Don't forget to bring in breathe mints, body spray and MOST IMPORTANT THING, DONT FORGET TO SHOWER!!!
Too many horror stories from stinky people standing next in line with you and other sorts.
momma power!
Don't listen to these mooks. What you want to bring is a lot of unorginal photocopies of other peoples' work or swipes you got from lightboxing Joe Mad. That'll really sell.
(waits for humor to sink in.)
If you are serious about getting work then beyond the hygene thing, dress semi-professionally. That doesn't neccessarily mean a suit and tie, but don't go in with old tennis shoes, ragged tattered jeans and a faded superhero t-shirt. Dress a bit more professionally if you want to be taken seriously.
And when you get comments, don't explain why you did something, just keep your mouth shut and listen to what they have to say. Ask questions if you don't understand what they are saying, but don't try to defend your position. Remember, you are asking for their opinion, so don't tell them why you think you did it right, instead listen to why they think it is wrong.
A good idea is to take a note pad with you and make notes as they talk. Trust me, after the third review, you will be glad you are taking notes. You will get so much good advice there is no way you can remember it all.
Also, make up a small xeroxed packet of your best work with your name and contact information on it, so that you can leave the packet if they seem interested in you. If you can afford it, have some business cards made up, that makes a nice impression as well. It shows that you are serious about your work.
And if you get to the con early and head straight to the guest tables, you may be able to get your reviews done rather quickly and then move on to enjoying the rest of the con.
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