Just a couple weeks ago, a friend and I attended our first real comic convention. We loaded up the car and made the drive down to Orlando for Megacon.

I’m told that Megacon is pretty much the smallest of the big cons, and the largest of the small cons; either way it was huge to me and what an experience. So much to see and do.

We met up with several other friends while down there, one who was able to introduce us to a lot of cool people like the amazing artist, Brian Stelfreeze . We spent the first day of the con taking in the sites and riding the roller coaster that is nerd-dom. On day one I got to watch several artists get critiques on their work; something I had no intention of doing while on this trip but I learned so much just from watching others get crits, it seemed ridiculous to pass up such a great opportunity.

That said, on day 2, I mustered up the courage to show my work to a few super talented artists in the hopes of some useful feedback. I have to say, the responses I received were way more helpful and way more informative than I could have imagined.

My critique from Brian Stelfreeze was especially helpful. Whether he was born that way, or he picked it up over time, the man is an amazing teacher and has a great eye for his craft.

When I returned home I couldn’t wait to put what I learned to practice and so far its been going great. I’m still working hard ro produce as much as I can, as often as I can. Heres some of what I’ve been working on…

Heres to growth, and continued learning!

-Danno Out