Science fiction convention art shows can be a little confusing if you’ve never experienced one. It’s not an art fair, where artists set up a booth for the weekend. It’s not a gallery, where art is hung on big white walls with little title cards. It’s more like a cross between a silent auction and a pop-up store in the mall during the holidays. I’ve participated in the ConQuesT art show annually for the past…
Here’s my schedule for ConQuesT, which will be held Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25, 2014) at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Friday May 23 4 pm The Business of Art There is more than one way to make a living pursuing a career of art. This panel will explore ways to use social media, conventions, festivals, and networks to sell your artwork. We will also discuss the pitfalls of beginning artists. [They call us “starving…
Last week, I decided it was long past time to get professionally printed business cards. You know what they say: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. I’ve printed my own cards for years, but I’ve never been happy with the quality of inkjet on perforated Avery 10-per-sheet card blanks. Instead of a traditional size business card, I ordered Moo mini-cards. They’re about half the size of a standard business card…
Are you toiling in the fields of an over-used plot device? Charlie Jane Anders asked a number of editors about what plot elements have been done-to-death in the short story market. If you think the slush pile might be oversaturated with zombies, parallel universes, and retold fairy tales, you’re not wrong. Give it a read.
Con season is fast approaching. Here’s my convention schedule: Spectrum Fantastic Art Live, Kansas City MO, May 9-11, 2014 (just visiting and soaking up as much inspiration as possible) ConQuesT, Kansas City MO, May 23-25, 2014 (attending, art show, programming) The Campbell Conference, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS, June 13-15, 2014 (just visiting) SoonerCon, Oklahoma City OK, June 27-29, 2014 (attending, art show, programming) Contemplation, Columbia MO, July 11-13, 2014 (tentative, just visiting to support…
