Trying something new

This is line art from a on sight commission I did at Connecti-Con. I finished the traditional coloring of this piece, and am working digitizing it. Its been a little hectic trying to work on it between all these conventions, work, and anything else that likes to get in the way. I decided I wanted to use a combination of Cell Style for the main characters and a more soft painterly style for the background so it looks more like a screen capture from a show.

Here is me toying around with soft painterly approach. I am having fun experimenting. So this just a very early start to a new piece I have been playing with to get a break from some of my other work or chores. If it is a successful approach to coloring and looks nice in the final product. I will probably continue to use it in all the rest of my work. I am still teaching myself digital coloring and I admit I safe in my safety zone far to much. But that is going to change.

YES! I know already

So ever since Scott Pilgrim vs. the world movie came out. I must have gotten at least a text a day, or wall post or whatever saying they saw the movie and Roxy Richter reminds them of me. Cesca called that I should cosplay as her in the future. Which wouldnt be hard, I would just dress normal. Mary said she flipped out in the theater stating that "MEGAN DOES IT BETTER" So she wins for the flattery on that one! She told me this AFTER she edited my facebook profile picture. I will share that with you just for the halibut.

I wore my hair like that in Chicago none the less. Its not the first time either. -_- stupid movie.
Well I should'nt be surprised as some Illustration kids were reading the book, or other nerd friends, they would say this character or that character reminded them of me. Apparently I should move to Canada with my own kind? Apparently its full of awesome XD
Well I am going to Canada next week for Montreal Comic Con. I can see first hand the coolness level of these kids. I have never had a bad time in Canada before. I have only been to Quebec, Montreal, Toranto and Ontario. I would really like to go to Vancover sometime. So far Quebec was my favorite...which was odd cuz the worst visit I have had to a country was France. French Canadians NOT EVEN close! Great people. So I'm pretty peachy keen on Montreal Comic Con. I hope that convention is actually more like Connecticon was. Lot of good people there.

Another addition that mary bestowed on me on FB was this lovely doodle of me as a ...gladiator?
Not sure what is going on with my weasel teeth. and yes, go-go boots are highly recommended for battle. No one should question a doodle, BUT she did turn my second broadsword into a machete. Which is awesome actually.
Thats what I get for taking a picture with ma' swords. I lurvs them The next few posts are gonna have alot of sword/costume design pics.
Franky <3's>
I wokes him. LOOK he has both his antanas...this is rare. probebly cuz I made his nightly curfew even earlier. Less night fights. Hes a BAMF

Convention List.

In order of when they are or were. 3 down 2 to go!
Up next Montreal Comic Con. It is Sept. 11-12, 2010. I don't know my booth number yet but once I do I will post it on here. Same goes for New York. I am really hoping to get my toys back in time for Montreal and I know they will be here for New York.
I have still been having issues with my t-shirt printer but hopefully that will soon be resolved.
One of the best parts about having my friends with me in Chicago was I actually got alot of pictures. Normally its just me running around like a chicken with my head cut off, I never have the time to take the pictures. Which is a real shit deal. I am going to politely ask people to help me take pics in Montreal. So I'm in shots. Since so many none believers are out there saying I am not going to these cons. Which is a really weird accusation. What could I possibly have to gain in lying about that? Anyway the good thing about the cons is its advertising. I do need to get out there more as an artist and I have met some kick ass people along the way. New York Comic Con is in Oct 8-10. I am hoping I will have enough time between Montreal on then to Restock everything for that convention. I am sure I will be fine. The only other thing I hate about doing all these cons is that I wanted to open my online store ALONG time ago. And it has been pushed back again and again. :C *sadness*

Chicago Comic Con Wizard World 2010!

Pictures leading up the Chicago Trip.

Dani, Franky, and I amongst a pile Lucky Bones Necklaces and Charms
Brendan working on World of Warcraft portraits.Franky disapproves of jewelry getting his attention.

More Lucky Bones necklaces and charms. Purple sold out.
Space Cat and Moon Cat necklaces.
The Envoy packed to the rafters with crap. Poor Brendan with his magical Space Pod adventure of death. Alot of the other states we passed were at night so we didnt get all the signs -_- oh well. you get the idea.Chicago skyline and Sears tower.


In order Left to Righy, My associates: Brendan Croasdale, Dani Lee Evans, soon to be Mrs. Croasdale, and Myself-el presidente!Another angle of the Booth. Some dude not buying our stuff. lawl.
Jewelry rack: Luck Bones Necklaces, Topsy Turvy Necklaces, Space Cat and Moon Cat Necklaces.
Dani's Bunnehs. Pokemon sketch cards.
An assortment of Stickers in the white boxes ahead, of both of our characters!


A wall of Dani's Hot Cross Bunnies *with the x's* and Bunnehs.
My Space Cat fish balloon water bottles.Her Bunnies are available on her Etsy. Her link is to the right of my page under Illustrators in arms.
Me working...kinda. not really.
Dani snuggling one of her Bunnehs.


SPIRTUS SANTUS DOMINUS BUUNNNEEEH! Bunneh with warcraft mallet gonna fuck u up.My favorite Hot Cross Bunny. Dont worry he went to a good home.

Brendan pulling a Prince of Persia with my broadsword.

THE YETI HAT!

Before I bought the hat, everyone thought I was in costume. I finally gave up and put "I'm Hannah Solo, bitch!" on my jacket. It got even more attention for some reason. I have no idea.
BUT the money I off this con bought that hat, 2 broadswords, 5 comic books, this month's rent, groceries, and supplies for more Lucky Bones purple necklaces.

FEAR THE YETI HAT! FEAAAART IIIT!



Of course, Cosplayers. Would'nt be a con without them. From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Bebop, Spedready *as I call him, and the fly dude, whos name I cant remember.
We heard loud booming steps, and ran over knowing it had to be epic. It was Iron Man and War Machine. It was indeed epic.
Dani modeling her Cyber Goth goggles. We both apparently have a head gear thing.


And of course I donated money to the Team Fox foundation for Parkinson's.
I put my money in the Flux Capacitor. You can see how I'm thrilled!
Back to the Future movie poster pose. hells yah Hover board!!!!

YES hover board again. The only way it could have been better is if Micheal J. Fox was there.
Check out my Flux Capacitor button, it flashes.
The picture I got for my donation. @3@ sitting in a Dalorean for a good cause? Tell me why I WOULD'NT do it. I ask you? Cuz I would look nerdy? Oh we have passed that Looooong ago.