Art at the Convention - Pro Tips here!
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:29 am
Those who have not attended a furry convention before, here are a few things that could make your stay more enjoyable!
Cash
Bring along cash. You will want to buy stuff! There will be goods on sale, and there will be commissions and sketchbooks. Cash is so much nicer than struggling with EFTs and running to the ATM every day.
It might also be worth while for artists and dealers to publish their prices and services beforehand so everyone can work out a budget before hard.
Your art
Whether you are a doodler or a pro, other furs will want to look at your stuff. If you draw in traditional media, might I recommend putting everything in flip-files so they don't tarnish.
If you work digitally, bring along your stuff on disk, on memory card or on your phone/tablet. Don't rely on WiFi or data connectivity at the venue.
Bring along anything you have commissioned over the years (if you are comfortable sharing.) Other furs will want to see this, too. If for no other reason, to discover new favorite artists.
Reference Materials
Bring along reference materials of your fursona and characters! In hard copy if possible. It makes artists' work much easier and allows a quicker turn-around time if you can give them loads of reference materials on the spot.
If you plan on drawing, bring books filled with animal pictures. Not everyone knows what a Fossa or a Tasmanian tiger looks like.
Sketchbooks
Buy a blank sketchbook from CNA or Waltons. People will want to draw in it. It will be a precious memento you can cherish forever. Much better than working on loose pages. And it saves the artists from having to supply you with said materials.
Cash
Bring along cash. You will want to buy stuff! There will be goods on sale, and there will be commissions and sketchbooks. Cash is so much nicer than struggling with EFTs and running to the ATM every day.
It might also be worth while for artists and dealers to publish their prices and services beforehand so everyone can work out a budget before hard.
Your art
Whether you are a doodler or a pro, other furs will want to look at your stuff. If you draw in traditional media, might I recommend putting everything in flip-files so they don't tarnish.
If you work digitally, bring along your stuff on disk, on memory card or on your phone/tablet. Don't rely on WiFi or data connectivity at the venue.
Bring along anything you have commissioned over the years (if you are comfortable sharing.) Other furs will want to see this, too. If for no other reason, to discover new favorite artists.
Reference Materials
Bring along reference materials of your fursona and characters! In hard copy if possible. It makes artists' work much easier and allows a quicker turn-around time if you can give them loads of reference materials on the spot.
If you plan on drawing, bring books filled with animal pictures. Not everyone knows what a Fossa or a Tasmanian tiger looks like.
Sketchbooks
Buy a blank sketchbook from CNA or Waltons. People will want to draw in it. It will be a precious memento you can cherish forever. Much better than working on loose pages. And it saves the artists from having to supply you with said materials.
I wonder if we shouldn't merge this thread with Sudan's "What I am packing" thread, because between the two of them, they cover a lot of the essentials.