Well, I took a little trip to the far westside of town to check out the Texas Comicon which was held at the San Antonio Event Center. My purpose for the excursion to geeky nirvana was to learn what it might take to set up a successful, money-making booth in artist alley for this type of convention. The artists at this con were mostly Texas-based artist with some locals and some out-of-towners. It was interesting to see how each of them set up their displays to entice the attendees into coming to their spot to make a purchase or request a commission.
It goes without saying that you've got to have a good product. If your art work is not up to par chances are you'll be disappointed. Good art work is a must. All the art work there looked pretty good with varying levels of expertise and many styles to pick from.
There were some booths that felt very bare with little thought given to presentation while others had plenty of eye candy to draw you in. Like almost anything else in life, a little show biz, razzle-dazzle goes a long way. Showmanship and salesmanship go hand in hand.
During my visit I also took the time to have a little fun by taking photos with members of the local Star Wars fan clubs. Talk about showmanship! These guys go all out making their own costumes and weapons. They're a very talented and dedicated group of creative fans. I'm tempted to join one of the local clubs. Perhaps...
And what would a convention be without a Dalek?
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