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2018 Convention Artist Survey results

July 18, 2019April 8, 2020 · Artist Resources

The 2018 Convention Artist Survey collected 987 artist responses regarding financial and other data for over 300 conventions in North America — how much they made, how much they spent, how far they traveled, how they rated staff communication and organisation, and so on.

Review: Zebra Usu-Zumi Grey Brush Pen

March 20, 2019September 14, 2020 · Supplies

Stumbled upon the Zebra Usu-Zumi grey brush pen at the Richmond Daiso. Very good pen overall, but hard to find and a little overkill for my normal uses.

Review: Monami Olika Fountain Pen

October 6, 2018January 27, 2020 · Supplies

So the Ooly Splendid Pen is apparently just a repackaged version of the Monami Olika fountain pen, but the latter comes in more default color options and has an extra fine nib available in addition to the fine. The Ooly pen was impressive for the $5-6 price point and since

Top 3 Pens for Inking

September 27, 2018September 21, 2020 · Supplies

I’ve wanted do some kind of “top pens” post for a while, and with Inktober just around the corner, I figure now is a great time to talk about pens for inking.

Review: Ooly Splendid Pen

August 26, 2018April 8, 2020 · Supplies

I was up in Ballard recently to drop off copies of my new horror zine, SEARCH PARTY, at Push/Pull. Afterwards, I poked around the neighbourhood a little. Market Street is aptly named as there are tons of nice little shops lined up along it and near to it, including various

Review: Ohuhu Calligraphy Brush

July 4, 2018April 8, 2020 · Supplies

The Ohuhu Calligraphy Brush is the first piston-fill brush pen I’ve encountered, and at $8, I figured it was a good deal even if it ended up being terrible.

2017 Artist Alley Survey results

May 1, 2018April 8, 2020 · Artist Resources

Analysis and results of the 2017 Convention Artist Survey featuring artist alley finance data, convention rankings, and over 160 charts and graphs!

Review: Copic Gasenfude brush pen

September 17, 2017September 23, 2020 · Supplies

The Copic Gasenfude is a disposable, nylon bristle tip brush pen, and something I’d been wanting to try out for a while, since Copic’s only other brush pens, from the Multiliner series, are felt tips.