Welcome to my final installment of my N.E.W.W. wrap up. Thanks for hangin’ in there with me. Much like STC, I’ve noticed this ended up being very detailed and long. So, hopefully (considering my schedule) you’re okay with the way I’ve chosen to do this.
I saved the best for last. Below are some of the sketches I received from the con. I got the chance to do a few of them, but hated each one I did. Sharpies are not for me. Anyway, I hope you enjoy these.
Tim, Chuck, Dawn, Casey
As you probably already know, I spent most of my time with team “Geeky Voltron”. The second night, we decided to do jam pieces and drink beer. Sketchin’ with other comicers and drinkin’ beer together is the closest thing to perfection I can think of. Top right: Tim, top middle: Chuck, bottom left: Dawn, bottom middle: Casey.
Paul Southworth
This one was a cool surprise. Paul is on of my artistic idols and his work on Ugly Hill is amazing. I was really stoked to get some of his stuff.
I’ve got a lot of respect for Joel. He’s got a clever sense of humor and even though he’s somewhat new in the business, has really seemed to have figured out the business of this comic on the net thing. Perhaps this was one of his first ever con sketches? A collectable.
Perhaps the nicest dude in comics? Great actor too. He almost seemed as happy to meet me, as I was to meet him. Either way, meeting/ hangin’ out with Krishna was terrific. I still feel guilty for the terrible sketch I made for him.
Meeting R.K. Milholland was unexpected and awesome. I probably learned the most from talking to him then anyone else. While this was a quick sketch, it’s the one that got a reaction from my daughter.
Meeting Chris was also unexpected. Creating 1 panel comics is not easy. He sure makes it seem that way. He’s also a surprisingly quiet guy. It’s nice to meet a big timer for that’s so modest. …either that or he’s a serial killer.
And now the Show Stopper, the Head Liner, the Main Event!
Scott, Dave, Brad, Kris
When I met him, Scott was still waiting on his t-shirts to come in. Since he was waitin’, I offered give him some of my bristol board to do sketches on. I gave him that and one of my pens. He seemed unsure about taking my offering, so we compromised with a sketch. When asking me about what I wanted him to do, it suddenly occurred to me that maybe the HalfPixel guys could do a jam piece for me. Each guy went in order; Scott, Dave, Brad, and Kris showed up later. I offered each other guy money to do it, and they all turned me down. A lot of it was them maintaining an image, but these 4 were honestly amazing guys. They managed to keep their spirits and energy level high their whole stay. They answered my questions and seemed to really care.
Most of the time, meeting idols of yours don’t match your expectations. Everyone exceeded mine. Not included above; Danielle Corsetto. I ran out of time before getting to get one of her sketches. Purchased her books that she sketched in, however. Thank you to everyone I talked to, hung out with, and didn’t mention. Every minute there, made the drive worth it.
-C.
