The convention in Chicago was great fun again, though I might say, San Diego's convention being held just before has really been apparent this year and last with a lot of missing or less-than-full-steam booths of companies I was hoping would be well-represented. Hopefully, moving the Chicago convention to June next year should help alleviate some of that and bring some vibrancy back which has been lacking the last couple years.
That being said, I had a great three days. I was on Marvel's and DC's short-list of people getting portfolio reviews (one of around 25 for each company). It was my first year on DC's. I had great feedback from them and a number of the independent companies with whom I spoke. I should be getting a few chances at some gigs as a result.
It was good running into Shane White again this year. He's a really stellar artist who has produced some very fine independent work. Two years ago when I first met him in Artist's Alley, he had just release his "North Country" graphic novel. He's drawing a series now called "The Overman" which sees release in December, I believe. He always offers some great feedback and encouragement. He also gave me a good contact this year on which I'm following up.
Along with all of this, I have a new, short story by Jeremy Nichols to illustrate. It's called "West Side Man," but that's all I'm saying now.
This coming year is going to be a busy one. Stay tuned.
