Comic Con 2013, my fifth year at con, was one of the best I've been to so far. The organizers did a wonderful job with the people trafficking and the layout of the booths on the main floor made for less jamming of bodies in the aisles - which has always been something I'm not particularly fond of being somewhat cluster-phobic in confined spaces with lots of people. It was also a really great idea to have the main attractions spread out throughout the Con, giving the less publicized a better traffic flow and hopefully opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise.
Other attractions included the various artist panels and get togethers, as it is my main reason for attending. I also had the privilege to speak with one of my artist heroes, Donato Giancola! He was generous enough to give me a critique on my portfolio and a few pointers on the world of agents. First and foremost, try to get your stuff out there! At least that's what I've come to realize over the last few years, that no matter your skill level no one knows you're there if you don't advertise. In which case, another very prolific and wonderful illustrator I met was Ruth Sanderson. I was in her spotlight panel when she received the Inkpot Award this year! She has illustrated so many books from my childhood (including my favorites from "The Black Stallion" and "Nancy Drew" series) and was absolutely floored to learn that she is only now getting a book together to showcase her work! So please lend a hand to this inspiring artist with her kickstarter campaign here: http://kck.st/11ntkxz
I also have to apologize for not having as many pics as I had for WonderCon since I was also busy hiding from Imperial Forces during the Droid Hunt on Saturday. It was so much fun to learn about all the other things that happen during Con, especially the completely free and open part near Petco Park and in the Gaslamp district - these companies had really outdone themselves this year!
Here is an example of some of the creative advertising they have, a pedicab carriage in the shape of the Iron Throne. There really is so much to see, from the advertising, the big tent booths and the cos-players having photo shoots. Even if you can't grab a badge in that minute and a half when they go on sale, you can still get a bit of fun by hanging around in the Gaslamp.
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