I Survived APE

There was something validating about having total strangers buy your art.

This was my shake down cruise at APE (The Alternative Press Expo) last weekend. This was a medium sized show featuring independent and alternative comics (no Spider-man or Batman around). It had mostly independent artists selling their comics and prints. The talent and quality among artists varied greatly. From established artists, to hot up and comers, to "you know my four year old can draw better than that" artists. I thought this would be a good place to get my feet wet (again) trying to sell me art to a wider audience. Unlike other comic book conventions, APE tends to be a more adult crowd. So I felt more comfrotable showing my Pin-Up art there.

It rained the first day but was better the second. The new banner worked great in getting people attention but I may still need something on the table to hold it more. It was great fun having "Pirate" Treja as my booth babe. I got some great feedback on my book. One photographer I know gave me a lead to an art book publisher in Berkeley. I talked with a potential future model. Sunday about exchanging ideas by email for a future shoot. I had a woman from Germany and three people from England come by and tell me how much they like my stuff. (If this ever takes off I'll have to do a European tour.) I had a lot of people looking at my stuff and a number of people buying. Despite all the hard work, I feel I did better than the last time I did APE. So in the end I have to say it was a positive experience.