Drive-by
I've been feeling good these past couple of days. I'd love to tell you more about it, but it's 3:20pm and I have things I need to crank out before 5pm today.
I will instead show you this photo from Stumptown ComicsFest. I hadn't planned on going, because I already had a packed weekend ahead, but then Joe got word on Friday that he'd won tickets, and invited me to come with him. My prior commitments and his work schedule didn't leave us a whole ton of time, but we did find a couple of hours to wander around the exhibition hall.
My comics knowledge is pretty deficient--I like them, but out of all my geeky endeavors, this is the area I've pursued the least--but just walking into the place felt like a shot of positive energy. The hall was filled with comics enthusiasts, and they were all there for the same reason: to geek out over something they really enjoy.
The particularly cool thing, however, was that the artists and writers were just as elated as the fans were. This place was filled with people who'd poured a lot of love and creative energy into their work, and fans were visiting their booths, inquiring about their stories, admiring their art. A lot of artists were happy to not only sign their books for you, but also doodle a little drawing to go with the signature. Some were well-known, some were newer to the community, but so many of them were clearly excited to be talking about the work they were most passionate about, and grateful to be asked about it, and that was a beautiful thing to observe.
I will instead show you this photo from Stumptown ComicsFest. I hadn't planned on going, because I already had a packed weekend ahead, but then Joe got word on Friday that he'd won tickets, and invited me to come with him. My prior commitments and his work schedule didn't leave us a whole ton of time, but we did find a couple of hours to wander around the exhibition hall.
My comics knowledge is pretty deficient--I like them, but out of all my geeky endeavors, this is the area I've pursued the least--but just walking into the place felt like a shot of positive energy. The hall was filled with comics enthusiasts, and they were all there for the same reason: to geek out over something they really enjoy.
The particularly cool thing, however, was that the artists and writers were just as elated as the fans were. This place was filled with people who'd poured a lot of love and creative energy into their work, and fans were visiting their booths, inquiring about their stories, admiring their art. A lot of artists were happy to not only sign their books for you, but also doodle a little drawing to go with the signature. Some were well-known, some were newer to the community, but so many of them were clearly excited to be talking about the work they were most passionate about, and grateful to be asked about it, and that was a beautiful thing to observe.