Thursday throwback photo from when I was traveling the convention circuit. โ๏ธ ๐ ๐
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@tombzz Very true, unfortunately, it's virtually impossible.
Having said that, some places are decidedly cleaner than others - this place was one of the most questionable during my travels. 
Thank you! I've always been a sucker for a good motorcycle jacket. ๐
The nickname comes from my normal hair colour. Otherwise, I need a different nickname for when I have purple, blue, or black hair.
@tombzz I wouldn't say it was a despairing level that required a stiff upper lip - It was more of a grungy curiosity that was surprisingly photogenic despite its petri dish state. ๐
Funnily enough, no motorcycles were part of the misadventures. I simply like that style of jacket.
I was lugging too much malarkey along for a motorcycle to be a sufficient mode of transport - cars, buses, subways, trains, and planes were how I got around the convention circuit at the time. ๐ซ
@KmacNessa Haha, I get it now โ definitely more โgrimy charmโ than existential dread ๐
The whole petri dish vibe cracked me up ๐
The motorcycle was just a suggestion, anyway. All clear now!
With that kind of transport lineup, it sounds like urban jungle survival โ but also a memory map in motion.
Conventions have their own vibeโฆ and their own logistical nightmares.
Trust me, I know the drill โ though Iโm more of a concert guy myself.
@tombzz
Exactly.๐
I wish I had better documented that period of my life. It would have been interesting to compare the different modes of travel in retrospect..
There are aspects I miss about travelling, but for the most part, I don't miss the grind.
I prominently went over to work in Artist Alley, so I can't speak to the convention experience for the average con goer not on the clock, so to speak.
A concert with good acoustics is hard to beat, though. 
@tombzz I canโt speak for the others in Artist Alley, but I personally enjoyed it when attendees had questions.
Questions show curiosity and engagement. ๐
I consider it a good sign if a booth display/ artwork evokes an inquisitive reaction.
What concerts cha got lined up?
@tombzz I would say it's in the same vein in terms of sentiment towards engagement with the audience, as well as all the planning and preparation that goes into the event itself.
Tell me more about your exhibitions!
Did you show them as collections with themes? Or more of an all encompassing showcasing of your work?
@tombzz Sounds like a nice showcase of your style. โบ๏ธ
How was the overall experience of the exhibition circuit for you?
Is it something you would like to return to someday? Or do you feel it's not a good fit for where you're at in your journey?
As a hermit, I can understand the inclination for pulling back from in-person venues.
@tombzz Cheers!
Itโs nice to find kindred spirits on here. โบ๏ธ
Whatโs the next venture youโd like to explore?
@tombzz Excellent! Are you planning to release your novella on a platform like Substack? Or available for download as a PDF/ physical copy?
Always fun to add a new character to the roster. ๐
Is Athelis part of the Morveth story? Or a free-floating character unattached to a specific project as of yet?
Iโve been doing a mix of puttering away at ongoing projects and renovating my studio space. I'm aiming to have the space done this month, so I can switch focus back to art 100%. 
@KmacNessa Iโve been thinking about it actually. I didnโt plan on getting back into writing, so it kind of caught me off guard. I was focused on the narration side of things.
Yepโฆ a new character ๐
Athelis shows up in the novella Morveth, but only briefly. She stands against Morveth, loses, and he banishes her to a forgotten world. But Athelis will come backโฆ ๐
Hope the renovation goes just the way you want. Iโm sure the cats are helping out ๐ Either way, Iโm rooting for you.
@tombzz You can always play it by ear and see what feels like the best fit for the story as it progresses. ๐
How are your writing endeavors going so far?
Will Athelis return for a finale fight? Or will she come back in another novella?
Thanks! Their fluffy butts certainly add the puuurrfect touch of cozy.
I got the bulk of the renovation done before the holiday season hit. Iโll resume the finishing touches when the season festivities are over. ๐
@KmacNessa And thatโs exactly how it is. Thereโs quite a bit of improvising. I do have a plan, but the story shifted a little.
Athelis is mentioned at the end of the first novella. Itโs partly a flashback. She shows up fully in the second one. Thatโs because Morveth isnโt a very dynamic character. Heโs a demiurge. He stands above everything.
Iโm guessing youโre already at the final stretch of your renovation.
@tombzz No worries!
One of my only quibbles with Mastodon is that it's easy to lose track of comment threads.
How was your Halloween? 
@tombzz Sounds like a relaxing way to spend an evening - and quite fitting to work on horror art on Halloween as well.
I was feeling under the weather that day, so I settled for a hot toddy and re-reading Frankenstein in preparation for the upcoming new Frankenstein film. 
@tombzz I'd say so, yes. At the very least, Iโd say, I'm about 80% back to normal.
Iโll fix another toddy with some soup; that should do it.
Cheers to a relaxing flow state. โบ๏ธ
How are your graphics coming along?
@tombzz Same here, funnily enough. It seems like a lot of people over here are either sick or have only recently recovered. Itโs definitely not an auspicious start to the cold season. ๐
True, the sentiment โart is never finished, only abandoned,โ is quite accurate to the process.
How's the building coming along? ๐
@tombzz Thatโs a great streak of luck health wise, I hope it holds up! Flu bugs keep cycling through over here like a bad game of pass the potato.. ๐ตโ๐ซ
Taking the time to refine your characters is a good way to see what narrative fits them best in the long run, like checking where puzzle pieces fit.
Exploring their backgrounds and motivations helps elevate the overall narrative, too.
Plus, new ideas can inspire you to revisit old characters and give them a new spin.
@tombzz It will be interesting to see Guillermo Del Toro's take on the Frankenstein story. Iโm aiming to finish re-reading the book before the weekend.
In an interview, Guillermo described the film as the closest adaptation to the book thus far.
The only other version I've seen to date that fits that moniker was a Turkish rendition, called Creature. It made for an interesting watch ๐ฟ
@tombzz No Problem!
I thought Guillermo del Toro's rendition worked well if you are A - already a fan of his work as a whole, and B - if you go in watching it with the mindset that this is a Gothic fairytale.
It is visually stunning, but if you try to apply "how would this actually work" logic to it, it falls apart.
Overall, I would say it was worth watching for the visuals and practical effects alone. ๐ฟ
How about you? Have you seen the film yet?
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