Well---As a literal 40 year old who started cons in college, continued at 28 and has been doing it yearly except for 2020 and 2021, what happens is you manage to grow so much that you can afford a premium 20x20 foot space, hire employees, interact with strangers and fans alike, make 5-6 figures in a weekend, and then at the same time go, "Do I want to do this when I'm 50?" Ultimately, you get picky over which conventions you go to, and which you stay at home to take care of your personal life, family, sanity, etc.
this is so comforting to read!! ok because honestly, it's the lack of work/life balance for me right now. When I have 1 con a month, I feel like I'm living life, but when I don't have anything scheduled for more than 2 months, I feel the "itch" and I want to get back out there and talk and meet people :) I would just need to take the time to confidently grow~. Thank you so much for this message!
@@Sundrop.StudiosWhat really shifted my mentality is when my team and I went to MAGfest multiple years in a row but caught the flu twice in a row from it, driving home in blizzards. That made us go… “Okay no money is worth that.”
Omg ur SO my role model! 😭😭😭 Do you have any tips for newbie’s or show recommendations? I don’t live in the US but I would LOVE to start doing cons then but it’s so scary to choose a show to start with TuT (I like like, 2hrs away from Laredo/Macallen so have been considering shows there haha)
Loving these longer and more chatty vlogs! I am so so curious to hear about long term plans for con goers. It's interesting to think about where you'd like to be in 10 years. You're right, no avenue for an artist is easy.
thinking of the 10 year plan is so daunting to me, realistically, if I think I can keep doing this for the next 2-3 years, I think I'm still on the right path! but there's certainly room for pivoting... less cons and being more selective for sure.
Could u do a guide of how to participate in an artist alley? How to prepare n everything? When should try to sign in? Cuz I wanna try but I'm so lost lol
It was so amazing meeting you! In videos you give off this friendly and approachable vibe but meeting you in person you could feel it so much more! Hoping to see you again at cons in the future! PS- Your stickers are so high quality it's crazy!
btw, if you are looking for Taiwanese food in Phoenix. TSMC brought in a bunch of Taiwanese workers to help build and run their factory/fab in northern phoenix over by the i-17 and 303 loop. I know they were opening up restaurants catered towards their tastes up there as they had to bring in probably thousands of workers. love the videos btw!
Great vlog! My wife got one of your knit bags at the con! We love watching these to chase away those post-con blues haha. When you talk about putting your booth number on your cards - I had a quick thought - they make stamps with rotating dials where you can select letters/numbers on each dial - might be easier to just get one of those and stamp the booth number on each card when you go! Anyway keep up the great work, love your art style!
hi hi!!! thanks for it again!! and I still have a couple more cons to go in the next few weeks. right now it feels like I will rest when I die ⚰️ definitely looking forward to my 2 month break after sept!
Omg what overhead lighting do you use for your posters?? They're so bright 🌞 also love the energy in the vlog, it's chill and yet super hype at the same time, idk how but great job!!
I didn’t see you! I would have dropped by to say hi! I’m so happy you came and I’m so happy for your sales! I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now, and it’s definitely been a journey and I’m so proud of your progress🎉❤! Hopefully I’ll see you next year!
I saw you at Anime NYC! I hope you go to this con again next year! There were a few things I was eyeing but didn’t get to purchase this time around. The bags and prints were beautiful!
Hiii Anna!! I was the one that gave you the miffy sticker and kitkat. And I love Miffy as well : D. It was sooo nice to finally meet you in person!!♥I hope we run into each other again in the future!! 😊
I just got into my first convention and I’ve been doing the same thing where you chip away at some things each day. I’ve watched too many con vlogs of artists destroying themselves the week before and it’s like yeah no, I need sleep and to be mindful of what I’m bringing and have in stock.
@@Sundrop.Studios i think it can be overwhelming, but I know how I am and procrastinate. The convention isn’t until the second week of October so I still have plenty of time, but as it’s my first one there’s just a lot I don’t have yet that I had to rush to get done like a banner, business cards, display stuff, etc. it’s smaller too, so I don’t think I need a ton of stock, there’s just so many things to remember and think of!
To answer your question.. YES,... YES I WOULD TOTALLY DO THIS IN 10 YEARS LOL!!! I would rather this than my 9-5 job where I am constantly unhappy. I would love to do what I love to do.
YAY! I love this energy, you inspire me hahahaha! I love it for now, but I'm definitely looking out to make sure I diversify my income down the road too
This was such a cute vlog! ANYC is always a vibe but feels like a lot sometimes I think! Probably bc the Javitz is on the smaller side for the amount of people the con generates. Also, I couldn't catch the name of those saucy noodles, they looked sooooo good, I wanna find them haha.
Hi! Love your videos! I noticed you switched your print display from the clamps to a tripod setup - may I ask why you decided to switch? I am looking into buying a rig for a print display as well and the tripod ones are way more affordable, but I've heard people caution against them. Thank you!
I usually use table clamp displays, and that's still my preferred set up :) I only switched for this event because I anticipated that it would be a busy con and needed to save my weight in the luggage for merch! Tripods are much lighter than the table clamps I have. I hate tripod displays because they take up space behind your table and people trip over them all the time T.T also without fail, I see at least one person's tripod display come crashing down at any con I've ever been to.
my bags for cons are always ready like I have one bag full of setup items I use and never takeout I also have all my merchs ready I just put extra one each time
im so sorry about the $20 bagels HAHA i thought it was funny he could have gotten bagels probably Anywhere in nyc and he came back with the $20 ones 😆 ur setup looked soooo cute i love the aesthetic! Makes me wanna start tabling sooo bad RRAAHH
loved this vlog and all of your vlogs so much! sad I didn't find out about your channel until after you returned from the denver con. :( can you share the name of the artist the made the assorted drinks print?
do you have a list of your upcoming events? I tried looking at your website. however, I did not see info there. I understand that not all conventions give an acceptance letter with a lot of time prior. that applies heavily with being on a waitlist.
hMMMM, content idea!! adding to my list of video ideas, lol! If you don't want to do one publicly, feel free to DM me on instagram :) I check my DMs every few days!
Am pretty sure that saturday is spower because of the amount of awesome panels, I am one that didn't buy anything in artist alley on Saturday due to panels but then sunday 😂 well my wallet hurted
You displayed so many cool artists in your hauls but I couldn’t always catch the name or find the shop. If you could post their sns either on the video or in your description that would be so helpful 😔 I really wanted to find the ghost print for my friend
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Well---As a literal 40 year old who started cons in college, continued at 28 and has been doing it yearly except for 2020 and 2021, what happens is you manage to grow so much that you can afford a premium 20x20 foot space, hire employees, interact with strangers and fans alike, make 5-6 figures in a weekend, and then at the same time go, "Do I want to do this when I'm 50?" Ultimately, you get picky over which conventions you go to, and which you stay at home to take care of your personal life, family, sanity, etc.
this is so comforting to read!! ok because honestly, it's the lack of work/life balance for me right now. When I have 1 con a month, I feel like I'm living life, but when I don't have anything scheduled for more than 2 months, I feel the "itch" and I want to get back out there and talk and meet people :) I would just need to take the time to confidently grow~. Thank you so much for this message!
@@Sundrop.StudiosWhat really shifted my mentality is when my team and I went to MAGfest multiple years in a row but caught the flu twice in a row from it, driving home in blizzards.
That made us go… “Okay no money is worth that.”
Best comment!!!
@@Sundrop.Studios I'm nowhere near as far where you are, but as a enthousiastic 35 yo this makes me so happy to read!
Omg ur SO my role model! 😭😭😭
Do you have any tips for newbie’s or show recommendations?
I don’t live in the US but I would LOVE to start doing cons then but it’s so scary to choose a show to start with TuT (I like like, 2hrs away from Laredo/Macallen so have been considering shows there haha)
Loving these longer and more chatty vlogs! I am so so curious to hear about long term plans for con goers. It's interesting to think about where you'd like to be in 10 years. You're right, no avenue for an artist is easy.
thinking of the 10 year plan is so daunting to me, realistically, if I think I can keep doing this for the next 2-3 years, I think I'm still on the right path! but there's certainly room for pivoting... less cons and being more selective for sure.
Could u do a guide of how to participate in an artist alley? How to prepare n everything? When should try to sign in? Cuz I wanna try but I'm so lost lol
Ask and you shall receive 👀 (eventually)
It was so amazing meeting you! In videos you give off this friendly and approachable vibe but meeting you in person you could feel it so much more! Hoping to see you again at cons in the future!
PS- Your stickers are so high quality it's crazy!
I’m glad you like the stickers!! They last forever. And thank you for the kind words 🥹
btw, if you are looking for Taiwanese food in Phoenix. TSMC brought in a bunch of Taiwanese workers to help build and run their factory/fab in northern phoenix over by the i-17 and 303 loop. I know they were opening up restaurants catered towards their tastes up there as they had to bring in probably thousands of workers. love the videos btw!
Yes! The new factory gives me hope… if anything pops up out there, I’m willing to do the drive 😭😭😭
Love seeing fellow AZ artists thriving :D loved this vlog again as always this one was especially fun!!
aw yiiiiis, AZ repping 💪🏻🌵
OMG ANNA U DID SO WELL I'M SO HAPPY FOR U!!!!
yuhhhhhhh thank you CC!!!!!! also congrats on the successful kickstarter!
Great vlog! My wife got one of your knit bags at the con! We love watching these to chase away those post-con blues haha. When you talk about putting your booth number on your cards - I had a quick thought - they make stamps with rotating dials where you can select letters/numbers on each dial - might be easier to just get one of those and stamp the booth number on each card when you go! Anyway keep up the great work, love your art style!
WAIT THATS BRILLIANT
And thank you guys so much 😭😭
what's the artist name at 17:43? great stuff
omggg the table storage for ur prints is genius!!!! i think the matte cards look so nice!
thanks for thinking so! T.T at least someone like them
I love it when I wake up in the morning and see that you have a new vlog!
Helloooooo, I appreciate you tuning in 🥹🫶
Your set up looks so good, I love it ☺☺
Thank you so much!
I remember seeing your pretty art at Kumoricon last year! I hope you’ll come back someday I would love to get one of your art prints❤
thank you!! I unfortunately didn't get into kumoricon this year T.T but I will be in Portland this weekend for RCCC!
It was nice to meet you at ANYC! I'm glad you liked the ribbon XD Hope you were able to get some rest after con!
hi hi!!! thanks for it again!! and I still have a couple more cons to go in the next few weeks. right now it feels like I will rest when I die ⚰️ definitely looking forward to my 2 month break after sept!
@@Sundrop.Studios Hang in there!! 💪
Looking forward to watching while crocheting! Love the longer video!!
Yayayay let’s goooo
Omg what overhead lighting do you use for your posters?? They're so bright 🌞 also love the energy in the vlog, it's chill and yet super hype at the same time, idk how but great job!!
Thank youuu! And they’re from silicon lights works ! They’re $$$ but they’re top notch
I didn’t see you! I would have dropped by to say hi! I’m so happy you came and I’m so happy for your sales! I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now, and it’s definitely been a journey and I’m so proud of your progress🎉❤! Hopefully I’ll see you next year!
I hope to see you next year too!!
love this!! love how you're so detailed :3
thank ya!
The ones at 34:26 are amazing!
THEY ARE 🤩
I saw you at Anime NYC! I hope you go to this con again next year! There were a few things I was eyeing but didn’t get to purchase this time around. The bags and prints were beautiful!
Thank YOU so much for stopping by and giving my table the time of day 🥹 I always appreciate that 🫶
This vlog soundtrack is fire.
thank yew, I genuinely try
@@Sundrop.Studios I second to that. What's the band name/music? Thanks
I feel you on the "in 10 years, we'll be 40" because same 😂 I would still like to be my own boss by then but not sure if I'd do cons full time haha
Right???? 😭
Hiii Anna!! I was the one that gave you the miffy sticker and kitkat. And I love Miffy as well : D. It was sooo nice to finally meet you in person!!♥I hope we run into each other again in the future!! 😊
HALLO
Hey lovely, I'm a new sub, & i just wanted to say I LOVE you're videos!!
You seem so genuine, & sweet!
I truly hope you're having an enchanting day!
An enchanting day!! ✨✨✨🫰🏻 thank you
26:47 LIIIIIZZZZ 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Wow that's great revenue. I only brought in 2.3k at Anime nyc. Need to learn alot from you. Thanks for your vlogs and videos
if 2.3k covers your expenses and then some, you're doing well!! my first few events I did a couple hundred, and I was very proud of myself hahaha
I just got into my first convention and I’ve been doing the same thing where you chip away at some things each day. I’ve watched too many con vlogs of artists destroying themselves the week before and it’s like yeah no, I need sleep and to be mindful of what I’m bringing and have in stock.
YES save yourself! lololol, idk what's wrong with the rest of us. Very mindful and cutesy behavior
@@Sundrop.Studios i think it can be overwhelming, but I know how I am and procrastinate. The convention isn’t until the second week of October so I still have plenty of time, but as it’s my first one there’s just a lot I don’t have yet that I had to rush to get done like a banner, business cards, display stuff, etc. it’s smaller too, so I don’t think I need a ton of stock, there’s just so many things to remember and think of!
AAH! I hope you liked hadestown, it's one of my absolute favorite musicals! Also, so many snack deliveries 😆
hadestown was so goooood! so glad I took the little bit of a splurge to go with my friends!
Omg! You're going to be at rose city?? I'll have to look for you hehe
I also love the crab tower. Perfection
I will!!! Hopefully see you there!
To answer your question.. YES,... YES I WOULD TOTALLY DO THIS IN 10 YEARS LOL!!! I would rather this than my 9-5 job where I am constantly unhappy. I would love to do what I love to do.
YAY! I love this energy, you inspire me hahahaha! I love it for now, but I'm definitely looking out to make sure I diversify my income down the road too
This was such a cute vlog! ANYC is always a vibe but feels like a lot sometimes I think! Probably bc the Javitz is on the smaller side for the amount of people the con generates. Also, I couldn't catch the name of those saucy noodles, they looked sooooo good, I wanna find them haha.
Thank you! The noodles are Xi’an famous foods !!
Hi! Love your videos! I noticed you switched your print display from the clamps to a tripod setup - may I ask why you decided to switch? I am looking into buying a rig for a print display as well and the tripod ones are way more affordable, but I've heard people caution against them. Thank you!
I usually use table clamp displays, and that's still my preferred set up :) I only switched for this event because I anticipated that it would be a busy con and needed to save my weight in the luggage for merch! Tripods are much lighter than the table clamps I have.
I hate tripod displays because they take up space behind your table and people trip over them all the time T.T also without fail, I see at least one person's tripod display come crashing down at any con I've ever been to.
my bags for cons are always ready like I have one bag full of setup items I use and never takeout I also have all my merchs ready I just put extra one each time
That’s a great system!
im so sorry about the $20 bagels HAHA i thought it was funny he could have gotten bagels probably Anywhere in nyc and he came back with the $20 ones 😆 ur setup looked soooo cute i love the aesthetic! Makes me wanna start tabling sooo bad RRAAHH
SO EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT
and I wish you the best on your art journey if you start!!
so sorry if i missed it, but what is the artist's tag that had the 10 horizontal prints for $25?? their work looks sooo beautiful!
they're gorgeous aren't they! I don't believe they have an instagram, but they have a twitter. Their website is: sheyachen.com!
loved this vlog and all of your vlogs so much! sad I didn't find out about your channel until after you returned from the denver con. :( can you share the name of the artist the made the assorted drinks print?
hi hi! If it's the print I think you're talking about, it's from @instant_onion (on IG)!
@@Sundrop.Studios thank you! ☺️🩵 I love watching your vlogs while I wfh. They’re always such cozy vibes.
do you have a list of your upcoming events? I tried looking at your website. however, I did not see info there. I understand that not all conventions give an acceptance letter with a lot of time prior. that applies heavily with being on a waitlist.
I’ll make an events page!
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Question! Do you do table/display crits? 😊
hMMMM, content idea!! adding to my list of video ideas, lol! If you don't want to do one publicly, feel free to DM me on instagram :) I check my DMs every few days!
@@Sundrop.Studios thanks so much! I don't mind public or private. I'll DM you
Am pretty sure that saturday is spower because of the amount of awesome panels, I am one that didn't buy anything in artist alley on Saturday due to panels but then sunday 😂 well my wallet hurted
Yeah! I can totally see that, and I’m glad the panels are getting a lot of attention, I know people who run them work hard!
As an artist with the artist badge, are you allowed to go around and get free con stuf too? As long as u have someone manning the table that is
Yes!
the pda thooo 15:25
Oop 🙈
You displayed so many cool artists in your hauls but I couldn’t always catch the name or find the shop. If you could post their sns either on the video or in your description that would be so helpful 😔 I really wanted to find the ghost print for my friend
The ghost print was from @theghostegg on IG 🫶
@@Sundrop.Studios thank you so much!
I saw you'll be at RCCC! Will it be you or a proxy? I want to bring you a gift!
I will be there physically!! 🫶
2:22 Is that -Dio- a Jojo reference?
what happened at kumoricon?
Oh, what about Kumoricon? I have a vlog from last year covering it! I was not accepted this year
Whats the music you used in this video
I like it (Ya Soos), Bubbles drop (Cosmonkey), On My Way (Eldar Kedem), Homebrew (Aves)
Sucker for socks:
Socker 🧦
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love the fake computer
Lmao it looked so good
did you see some Hololive members? 🥹
I caught a glimpse of the mini concert but that was it 🥲