MOTOR CITY CON RECAP!!!

Hey everyone! I'm back from an EXHAUSTING weekend at Motor City Comic Con. Seriously, the busiest show I have ever been at there. Wall to wall, packed. It was indeed overwhelming. While lots of people I asked said, and I would agree, that doesn't exactly mean we came home with bags of money. We did okay. I didn't sell any books, except for the con exclusive Coloring Book. Mostly prints, commissions, original art, etc. Not bad overall! Here's a recap of my weekend:

THURSDAY:

Comedian Brian Posehn was signing at a local comic store here in Lansing. I got in there, got a poster signed and got out and headed to work. He seemed shy and/or jetlagged so I didn't bother him for a photo. But I got a cool screen printed poster personalized from him. Will go nicely on my wall someday. I went to work, took on the looooong shift and finally got home around midnight, took care of some last minute things and then passed out.

FRIDAY:
Woke up at 6:30am and made us breakfast and then we headed out. We got there quite early and set up. I ran into Brett, Jay, Kelly and a few other friends. Pals of mine from Lansing came out and scored some art and books from me too (Thanks Guys!) I did a commission for Jeff and went through the day just kinda tired overall. Sold fairly well. I made a note of a MST3K bot shop in the dealer area and promised myself that if I did well I would get one. So then we left, checked into the hotel, hit RED ROBIN for some much needed eats. Then back to the hotel, got our drink on and vegged out in our living room suite. Spending a nice night in each other's company. Passed out around midnight.

We're here!!!

Commission called for Silver Surfer with his dong flapping in the cosmos as he rode. Glad to oblige!

I think she likes me!

Enjoying some much needed spirits after a long con day!

TIKI!

Some cool art on the Wall of RED ROBIN made out of crayons!

Close up.

SATURDAY:

We woke up, grabbed coffee and bagels and headed to the show. Immediately we were floored with how busy it was! It would take you a half hour just to walk to the bathroom and get in there! We sold decently well and I got myself a treat I've wanted for a long time. Then to TGI Fridays for some post-con grub, then a relaxing dip in the pool. Then drinks with Matt until I passed out around midnight!

My pal Matt brought his nieces to the show, their first con! I Think they had a good time... although one doesn't like her photo taken, obviously!

I drew them both thier favorite doctors. Here's the 10th one. The Matt Smith photo was blurry.

Another pal from Lansing, Joe came with his daughter Sophia for a daddy daughter day. When leaving he asked her what the highlight of the trip was. She said, "Easily, seeing Adam by far!" Made my day!!

I drew Sophie a... whatever this is... from Minecraft I guess. Glad she liked it!

I've always wanted a robot and now I got one! Meet Tom Servo, who came home with me and now will help me get through all the cheesy movies... the worst I can find.... tra-la-la!

Together at last!

Together.... at last?? (ahem)

 

Playing with Colored Pencils.

More colored pencils. the NEW Pleasant Life cast! Who are the two people on the left? You'll see... someday!

Nice Ribeye steak at TGI Fridays!

Tom Servo is ready to party!!!!!

Chattin' with Matt over drinks.

A gift from Matt to me. NICE!!!!

SUNDAY: Honestly, I was beat. It was a busy busy weekend, so I was looking forward to a nice quieter Sunday. But boy was I wrong! Just about the same amount came through the doors as Saturday!!! Whew! But sales were better Sunday than Saturday. I barely left my table!

Commission for Matt, "FATPOOL." His idea. I dug it!

Loose doodles for myself at my table. I like it when I get to do free form, stream of consciousness stuff like this.

I don't get into Cosplay much, but you gotta give it up for this guy. Nice!

Best kid's costume hands down goes to this AT-ST. The legs moved with his legs!!!

On the way home, I introduced Danielle to White Castle. She approves and says we can go back.

A friendly reminder of how crazy the crowd was on Sunday!

So now I'm home. Safe. Final thoughts: I enjoyed coming back to Motor City after a long hiatus. I saw people there I hadn't seen in a long time and fans came back to say hi and catch up. It didn't translate to any new book sales though, but it was good to let them know that I am still kicking! I sold a lot of prints and art and that was good. I do say now that I am retiring the art prints for good and now am only focusing on books.... meaning that pop culture shows like Motor City aren't my crowd for that anymore. The times have changed and with it, I must change too. I had a great time and will return again someday, but for now, I want to focus on MY characters... not ones I don't own. And there are plenty of print people doing that stuff for me. I will visit in the future but starting in 2017, I'm gonna hit some small press shows. I would like to cultivate readers.

I loved the trip and it was a much needed vacation. I made some scratch and caught up with old friends. I had fans come visit that I met well over a decade ago at this show and it was great to reconnect with them. One fan, who said he is an avid reader of my blog said something that stuck with me: "Thanks for sharing your life with us." That statement alone, me hearing that, made my weekend. Thank you.

But for now, I'm reeling from the craziness of it all. I'm ready to enjoy some quiet! Gonna stay away from pop culture shows for a bit. But I might visit again someday!

Thanks to all who came out! 

BIG SHOWS MAKE ADAM GO CRAZY!!!

ME TOO!!!!!

 Thanks friends. Onward!!

--T