So I was at Designer Con in Pasadena the other day and I was disappointed. This was the first time I did this convention and I expected more. I thought it was going to be more about art and people selling custom work, prints, paintings, etc. Turns out it was just a bunch of people buying toys from vendors that always sell those toys to begin with from their store.
There were a few independent artists there that had some great stuff. I enjoyed the work of Absurdance, HiTree, and the Long Beach Craft Mafia, I only wish that others enjoyed their work just as much. I met some great local artists and I do intend to do the convention in the future, just hoping that others will continue to try and create a demand for art instead of mass produced work.
It's funny, so many people were taking pictures of things saying, "Wow!" "That's great." "This booth has the best stuff." Well then.....care to make a purchase? Instead of taking a picture of my piece and my fellow booth mates work. Everything was $10 or less as opposed to the $60 you just spent on a toy that you could've purchased online on eBay.
Argh
and sigh*
There were a few independent artists there that had some great stuff. I enjoyed the work of Absurdance, HiTree, and the Long Beach Craft Mafia, I only wish that others enjoyed their work just as much. I met some great local artists and I do intend to do the convention in the future, just hoping that others will continue to try and create a demand for art instead of mass produced work.
It's funny, so many people were taking pictures of things saying, "Wow!" "That's great." "This booth has the best stuff." Well then.....care to make a purchase? Instead of taking a picture of my piece and my fellow booth mates work. Everything was $10 or less as opposed to the $60 you just spent on a toy that you could've purchased online on eBay.
Argh
and sigh*
cudnovati:
uggghh i cant believe those people.
sciencexxx:
Happy Turkey Day!