Otakon cost me $2400+ ✷ Literally the Best Con? Selling Out ✷ Artist Alley Vlog!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @Gunheadchicka
    @Gunheadchicka 4 месяца назад +130

    I appreciate you being transparent with your sales. It gives a realistic view of convention sales and expenses for aspiring artists and vendors.

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +16

      I like showing what’s possible! These numbers can vary a lot of course, from artist to artist, experience, and the event itself! This con was definitely an outlier for me, I usually don’t make this much 😅 but it’s great to have a stellar con that can offer padding for the slow months

  • @uniandumi
    @uniandumi 4 месяца назад +63

    Omg gurl you made $$$$ CONGRATS!!! ❤ that’s so awesome!!!!🎉

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +8

      it was amazing! but I also recognize I can't take this for granted, and this number definitely isn't a normal number!

  • @Ciniqo
    @Ciniqo 4 месяца назад +130

    Your videos are so fun to watch! I am the green teletubby that gave you the print 😂. I am so sorry that I forgot to give you my name! I was so starstuck and excited to meet you! I'm so glad to hear the con went well for you!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +18

      I’m going to forever remember meeting you initially as Dipsy 💚😎 BUT THANK YOU FOR THE BEAR PRINT IM SO WARM AND FUZZY. Wishing you the best in your art journey!!

  • @TempestStrife
    @TempestStrife 3 месяца назад +5

    I remember seeing your art at the con! I stared longingly at the whiskey print. It’s so calm and warm.

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад

      well hello!! I hope to pop up near you again, maybe then ;)

  • @Mualcaina
    @Mualcaina 4 месяца назад +24

    Congrats on an amazing Otakon!! 🎉 Hope to see you at another con 🥹🫶🏼

  • @Zomsbee
    @Zomsbee 4 месяца назад +9

    I just found your channel and now I'm just going to chill, draw and binge ALL OF THEM!! Love your art style~

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      You’re the sweetest!! Thank you so much

  • @ginnayyyy
    @ginnayyyy 3 месяца назад +7

    OMG I BOUGHT ONE OF UR KNIT BAGS ITS SO CUTE I LOVE IT SO MUCHHhhh. otakon has always been a fav for artist alley and prefer it much more in comparison to bigger cons

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад

      Well hello!! I really hope you like it!! I’m really proud of them 🥹✨ thank you so much for visiting me

  • @OTATTACK
    @OTATTACK 3 месяца назад +5

    I WAS THERE, it's crazy watching the set up. Never seen that room so empty. Cool to see the behind the scenes.

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад +1

      I’m glad you appreciate it!! Thank u for watching 🙌

  • @artbyinky
    @artbyinky 4 месяца назад +6

    Your artwork is absolutely stunning!! Those prints 😮

  • @xtuffcookiex
    @xtuffcookiex 2 месяца назад

    I adore when artist support one another

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  2 месяца назад +1

      It’s such a wholesome aspect of the community 🥹

  • @BAESDart
    @BAESDart 4 месяца назад +11

    Im at 7 minutes but I gotta say your music selection is fire! The music really sets the mood and love how its not just the same song on loop lol. HEAT!!!
    Ok finished and damn you KILLED IT!!! this one was so dope aha

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      Wait thank you lololol, I didn’t think anyone would care or notice the music 😭🙏🏼✨ and yeah it was a great event, everything really lined up for it to be a good show for me…very grateful for this chance

  • @KayMacheen
    @KayMacheen 4 месяца назад +13

    i've never heard of this con before, but from what i could tell it looks like a great con!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      It’s a good one! Seems like a lot of fun from the attendee perspective, and very busy from the vendor pov!

  • @TheMuffinBurgler
    @TheMuffinBurgler 4 месяца назад +26

    You also had a sticker ripper! I had one guy rip the stickers off the display and I had to awkwardly tell him to stick them back on and I'd hand him what he wants from behind the table.

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +11

      A sticker ripper !! 😂😂😂 I’ve also had ppl intentionally rip my last business card off the table when I had taped it so ppl could take a picture of it 😭

    • @TheMuffinBurgler
      @TheMuffinBurgler 4 месяца назад

      @@Sundrop.Studios omg nooo

  • @danielanajera8962
    @danielanajera8962 3 месяца назад +2

    Just found out your videos, you have no idea how useful this is! I appreciate the transparency with your expenses and sales! I am from Mexico and I would love to attend a con as an artist in the future. Going abroad for a con is a very big investment so I am always scared trying to estimate costs. And also I have no idea how much to expect for revenue abroad so this helps me have a range for consideration

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад +2

      Good to hear that this is helpful! I would say that generally my expenses for travel is around $2000; but revenue is HIGHLY dependent on the event itself. Otakon has been my highest revenue so far, this number is not my norm :) I would encourage you to watch some of my other videos and take notes of which events might be doable geographically, distance, costs, etc! There are many events where I make less than half I did at Otakon. Only take risks you can afford to!

  • @travelingponystudio
    @travelingponystudio 4 месяца назад +5

    Congrats! What a great con for you! I love that you include the expenses on the screen!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      Hello! Yes! This is by far my best con. Expenses were relatively low because I saved about $1k by staying with a friend instead of hotel 🫠

  • @PhantomxDrive
    @PhantomxDrive 2 месяца назад +1

    Glad you enjoyed your first Otakon! Personally, I actually felt like this year’s con was a bit subpar compared to past years. Aside from the Flow concert, which was absolutely incredible, the panels and the guests weren’t all that exciting for me. I usually walk out with at least 700 dollars worth of merch from vendors and artists, but this year I walked out with less than 200. All personal experiences though!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  2 месяца назад +1

      I see! It’s great to hear perspectives from attendees, it rly helps give a bigger overall view of the con itself. I hope you had a good time, regardless 🥹

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts 4 месяца назад +3

    your stall set up looks fab! 🥰

  • @icy2275
    @icy2275 2 месяца назад +1

    11:26 LOL I KNOW THAT HAPPY CHAOS COSPLAYER

  • @BananaTreeCat
    @BananaTreeCat 3 месяца назад

    AHH!! I stumbled upon your store quite a while ago, and I've been waiting for the right time to buy your Ghibli prints. I was so shocked when I saw your booth at ANYC!! I didn't realize you had a RUclips channel too! Instant subscribe!! Thanks for sharing your artwork with the world

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад

      Hi hi!! Thank you for supporting the channel, so cool to have met you at ANYC!!

  • @Throdien
    @Throdien 2 месяца назад

    I saw you there! Omg your stuff is so adorable! If you ever get a chance to come back Katsucon in Feb is also a really great con to attend. I don't know about sales in relation to Ota, but it's just a fun con to go to :D

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  2 месяца назад

      Omigosh hiii! And yes Katsucon is absolutely a wishlist con for me, I just need them to let me in 😂🥲

  • @mistapibb
    @mistapibb 3 месяца назад

    I am so glad to support your work girly!!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I finally got around to check your socials

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад +1

      hallooooo! thank you so much T.T I hope to return next year!! thank you for your support, and for watching

  • @quiettornado1970
    @quiettornado1970 4 месяца назад +4

    I used to work at shows with a company and saw many companies take tables from other companies if they needed extra instead going to the office and get it.

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      ok that was my first thought tbh. I was afraid that maybe they did give me my table but because I set up a little late, maybe someone jacked it from my spot, which was easily accessible and visible from being a corner spot.... >.>
      my biggest fear was that the company was going to claim they already gave it to me and tell me that I was SOL T.T but it was fine in the end!

  • @YamA-ed2ot
    @YamA-ed2ot 4 месяца назад

    Omg i just got my bag in the mail and im watching now!! It was very nice meeting you, i cant wait to open it!

  • @TheAndieSixx
    @TheAndieSixx 4 месяца назад

    I remember seeing you at the con!!! Your art is so so lovely, I hope you get to come back next year!!!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi hi! Hoping to see you again soon! Thank you so much ☺️

  • @KawaiiStarz
    @KawaiiStarz 4 месяца назад +1

    Your booth looks amazing! Your vlogs are always so fun :)

  • @fairymarsss
    @fairymarsss 4 месяца назад +1

    This con looks like so much fun!!

  • @thenerdymillennial
    @thenerdymillennial 4 месяца назад

    I missed your booth this year!😭 I hope to catch you at Otakon next year! Your merch looks 😻😻😻

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      Oh man!! I hope to be back next year too, hope to see u

  • @biscuitfloof
    @biscuitfloof 4 месяца назад

    Yayyy I'm so glad you had an amazing Otakon! I hope to see you at a future event! 🥰

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      hoping to cross paths again! Thank you so much for saying hi 😍

  • @Kyle-pb5lu
    @Kyle-pb5lu 4 месяца назад +1

    LMAFO this randomly popped up on my fyp and i just realized this was the one stand i bought from in the arist alley (i usually only buy from the dealers alley) i ended up buying like 3 big posters... rlly great setup you had there!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      omigosh hi, thank you so much! I'm so stoked that you picked my work!

  • @twixerty6399
    @twixerty6399 2 месяца назад

    AHHHHHHHHHHH my bestie and i bought your bags they are soooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  2 месяца назад

      HIIII THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT

  • @theghostegg
    @theghostegg 4 месяца назад

    I am crying laughing at the halloween candy, I'm so so sorry. I had no idea the jolly ranchers were so big until I also ate one and was immediately like oh nooooo LOL! But it was SO NICE MEETING YOU AT LAST!
    I'm going to absolutely raid your table at ANYC since I didn't get to stop by when you weren't busy 🫶

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      LOLOL okay it wasn’t just meee! I’m so stoked to have met u irl as well, 🫶 have been a fan so long :>

  • @AshleyLynnn05
    @AshleyLynnn05 4 месяца назад +2

    Wow you killed it!!! Congrats on such a successful con!!🎉❤

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      Such a high, I’m riding 🤩 too bad not all cons are like this 😅✨ but I’ll take whatever I can get 🙏🏼

  • @pixydust713
    @pixydust713 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for supporting PCRF! 🍉

  • @rdr_rt
    @rdr_rt 3 месяца назад

    Hi! Thank you very much for this video! 💜 It’s really interesting to see the behind the scene for someone who want to try a first con this year! And congrats for all those sells !! ✨🎉
    Even if for the moment I just expect to repay the price of the table and printings cost, I’m wondering if you know how much printing all what you sold at this cons cost you ?

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад +1

      It’s hard to say honestly, because the price changes depending on how much quantity I order (each unit gets cheaper with higher quantities and bigger discounts!) and I have a variety of inventory too, not just prints. After some experience, I learned what my best sellers are so I focus on increasing the quality and margins on those items. I hope this helps a little!

  • @itsbilis
    @itsbilis 3 месяца назад

    🗣️AAAAAHHHH NAPA mentioned!!🗣️

  • @TheBardificer
    @TheBardificer 2 месяца назад

    Congrats on a successful con!

  • @karmarelo7730
    @karmarelo7730 13 дней назад

    i might’ve missed if you mentioned this in the video, but what was selling really well for you? thanks for being so transparent it’s really helpful!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  11 дней назад

      This event in particular, my knit bags did super well (sold out and had to take preorders) as well as my regular prints!

  • @DarkPrincessOfLight
    @DarkPrincessOfLight 4 месяца назад

    Amazing amazing video !! Loved how you put all the costs to attend the con throughout the video, like the plane ticket & train ride. Super cool and informative ! ^_^
    I'm def gonna sibscribe

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      thanks for joining in!! so happy to have earned your sub ^^

    • @DarkPrincessOfLight
      @DarkPrincessOfLight 4 месяца назад

      @@Sundrop.Studios I'm happy to have found your channel ! Very helpful stuff ^_^ your content makes tabling seem more approachable & attainable. Tysm !! 🍓🦁

  • @sheruko8426
    @sheruko8426 4 месяца назад

    A new Video! Yay ♡

  • @illustratingchristy
    @illustratingchristy 4 месяца назад

    I love your energy so much lol

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      LOL I adore that, thank you for joining this week!!

  • @liz10.1
    @liz10.1 4 месяца назад

    New subby here! I do art on ig ( traditional pen drawings and digital art) and ive always wanted to try something like this ✨ your videos are so informative and inspirational! Cant wait to see more from you and maybe on day have a booth too!

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      Huzzah! I’m so happy that you’re watching! Welcome :> if you ever begin your artist alley journey, I wish u the best!!

  • @wintrygarden
    @wintrygarden 4 месяца назад

    I'll tell you for sure before I even get too far into this vid, that Uber from Dulles to the Walter Washington would have been probably $60 D: so metro was definitely the way!! Glad you had such a successful con!!

  • @plumpomo
    @plumpomo 3 месяца назад

    omg i'm from arizona and saw your products at kinkan!

  • @JamesMertke
    @JamesMertke 4 месяца назад

    congrats on such a successful event!

  • @shooley
    @shooley 4 месяца назад

    Congraaattts ❤❤❤

  • @ivyh8866
    @ivyh8866 3 месяца назад

    Hello! I love your video and it is so inspiring to watch. May i ask do you have any tips for new artist selling at convention? Such as the quantity of each product, how many should I draw..., etc despite not having much fame or recognition yet!
    Thank you very much~

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  3 месяца назад +1

      I would say a convention artist absolutely does not need social media to be successful (granted you need a portfolio of some time to apply for cons though!)
      I think it truly comes down to display. I think 80% of people who purchase from me do NOT know who I am, judging from the amount of ppl who grab my business cards and just talking with them!
      Quantity of products depends on the event you’re doing. Bigger ones like Otakon and ANYC will obviously require more than like a small local con of

    • @ivyh8866
      @ivyh8866 3 месяца назад

      @@Sundrop.Studios Thank you very much for the info!! May I ask one more question? I've watch all your video about selling at artist alley and most of the items I see are original arts. Is this better on the long run compare to fan-art based on your experience?
      Thank you for your time~

  • @BlueBannette
    @BlueBannette 4 месяца назад +1

    how did you end up getting that 2nd table if the venue didnt provide it? Did you have to go find a random one/ buy one???

    • @meeshmallowz
      @meeshmallowz 4 месяца назад +4

      i think the venue was supposed to be provide 2, but something got mixed up, so the venue ran around to find an extra, not her

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +2

      Yep!! 👆🏼

  • @black_heart_gaming583
    @black_heart_gaming583 3 месяца назад

    holy shit $$$$$ keep it up!

  • @MsMvsc
    @MsMvsc 4 месяца назад

    where do you get custom shipping envelopes?

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      I get all my shipping supplies from NoIssue, EcoEnclose, and SmallBusinessSupplyCo! ☺️

  • @kaicastle.
    @kaicastle. 4 месяца назад

    Wow! Really amazing how cons differ on each countries. In here, you'll be happy if you get break-even in most cons lol..

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      I feel very grateful to make a career out of art here! 🙏🏼

    • @kaicastle.
      @kaicastle. 4 месяца назад

      @@Sundrop.Studios you're living the dream.. more power to you!

  • @mullatoflove723
    @mullatoflove723 4 месяца назад

    Pog

  • @theamazingwrabbit
    @theamazingwrabbit 2 месяца назад

    OH HEY IM CLOWN HOLE???

  • @s2driven
    @s2driven 4 месяца назад

    drink soylent

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад

      that's some guerrilla marketing for sure lol

  • @markherman1211
    @markherman1211 4 месяца назад +4

    So Day 2 is 10hrs long, Day 2 profits were stated to be +$9,800...
    Are you telling me you made $980/hr selling stickers and prints? You'd have to make about 33 sales an hour at an average of $30 a piece, that's about 1 sale about every 109 seconds...Square can't even process that fast. How did you have time to speak to your customers?

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +12

      Square only takes a few seconds to process! My avg transaction was over $30/ per. All the factors fell into place: placement, display, lighting, traffic, advertising my location to make this my best financial con ever! Unfortunately I wasn’t able to have lengthy conversations with everyone but I am very grateful for the people who wanted to purchase something. This was a hyped up con and it didn’t disappoint (me), I’m very grateful for this opportunity and don’t take it for granted 🙏🏼

    • @markherman1211
      @markherman1211 4 месяца назад +4

      @Sundrop.Studios That's very interesting. If you dont mind me asking, what was your average sale?
      From what I've seen/gathered first hand, this is a record bad year. Like, REALLY bad. I know folks(a few who are foolishly talented) working across a wide variety of media, who didn't even make 1/3 of what you made; at Cons with double or triple the attendance numbers too. Sounds pretty incredible.

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +8

      It’s been a very patchy past 2 years (for me) The most coveted cons are performing under what was expected (biggest example is AX, though I was not accepted this year, just from what I heard from my friends and vlogs)..
      This number is not my norm though! Like I said before, it was to combination of all factors lining up and have a strong, established con with happy attendees that made this my best for me! I have been doing half these numbers (or less) for other cons this past year. My avg for this show in particular was ~ $36.

    • @trees534
      @trees534 4 месяца назад +5

      This sounds pretty reasonable to me. I’m friends with a lot of people that tabled and this number was close to the average(higher).

    • @shrimogus
      @shrimogus 4 месяца назад +6

      bozo does not know that people buy multiple things at once 🙏

  • @peaball.studio
    @peaball.studio 4 месяца назад

    I’m only 2 mins in and I’m in love with the editing and energy already ✨💖 amazing job 😍

    • @Sundrop.Studios
      @Sundrop.Studios  4 месяца назад +1

      lololol thank you!! I really try to get out of my comfort zone and bring my regular self in front of the camera. Thank you for this comment!

    • @peaball.studio
      @peaball.studio 4 месяца назад

      @@Sundrop.Studios of course! Love it!

  • @jefawksspaghettorium
    @jefawksspaghettorium Месяц назад

    Wow insane!! Thank you so much for sharing! We could never attend such an event, going from EU all the way there is a huge hassle, and seems EU is way way cheaper and less interested in artists' alley than in USA. Sadly there are also next to no EU artists showing and explaining as best as you are. Congratulations 💯