Further Confusion

Back from Further Confusion in San Jose.  It's hard to leave sunny, warm California (where I spent part of the day on a gorgeous beach) and come back to frozen Michigan.  It was okay - I had a box with a Smaug statue waiting for me.

I was there a day early to try and switch my internal clock to the time change.  I went to see the Winchester House.  So many pretty architecture bits.  Okay, some of them are a bit odd, but pretty - bringing light into the interior and makes my imagination kick in.

The con rocked (do people still say 'rocked'?).
My Gang of girlfriend artists were there, the dealers room is always nice to put us together, and we were all charged to go.

The art show was wonderful to me this year.  I forgot to sign up, but they found room for me anyway.  Yes.  Sales were down - but the show was expertly handled.  Complaining about your hoped income is not the responsibility of the economy or the staff.
I sold about half - the cheap half, but was pleased.  The show even was e-mailing me the totals before I was home!

The dealer's room was great!  So many people to talk to - dealers and friends.
I did 13 on Fri, 7on Sat and 3 on Sunday at the table.  Several were full watercolors, and a few were badges. 
I had a gentleman show up right away for a pic for him and his mate.  You'll remember my mate from Rocky Mountain....  And my mind frantically searches.... Then the cyber detail - Oh Yeah!  I loved him!  Of course, this morning I have other cool ideas for his character.
I had someone ask me to see pencils before I got started on the watercolor.  I never do that, but cell phones make it easier to text a photo.  As long as he's up late.  Late.  He was, he was pleased, and loved the finish.
Fawns!  I got one and was super pleased.  Then, another gentleman came up on Saturday and said he was told to come and get one from me.  Yeay!
Did an otter surfing on a fish, a guy coming on the the worried werewolf, A tribble falling in love, and a bunch more.

Usually, I'm a second day busy girl - not so this trip.  It's nice to be the person that people have to get right away.

Ursula let us draw in the Guest of Honor Suite.  We were there even when she was away on panels and there after she had gone to bed.  Losta good art done by so many people.

More observations on the bizness side of art tomorrow