sorry i havent been too active this month either haha ;_;! trying to balance a lot of stuff this year and im kinda struggling 🚶‍♀️i promise I'll have some new stuff to post, and some new merch to debut! also i got into vinland saga recently (binged all of the manga in like a week) and i realllyyy like it, i hope i get to make some dedicated fanart for it soon!!

artist alley appearances

hey everyone, i just wanted to make a list of cons I'll be attending this year! super stoked to be tabling again :,)

MAGfest (National Harbor, MD) 1/18-1/21 ✅

Anime Washington (Tacoma, WA) 1/27-1/28✅

Galaxycon Richmond (Richmond, VA) 3/15-3/17✅

Toracon (Rochestor, NY) 3/23-3/24 ✅

Sakuracon (Seattle, WA) 3/28-3/31✅

LVL UP Expo (Las Vegas, NV) 4/26-4/28

Castle Point Anime Con (Secaucus, NJ) 4/27-4/28

Kogaracon (Edison, NJ) 5/4

ACEN (Chicago, IL) 5/17-5/19

Fanime (San Jose, CA) 5/24-5/27

Rhode Island Anime Con (Providence, RI) 6/16-6/17

Anime Expo (Los Angeles, CA) 7/4-7/7

Small Press Expo (Bethesda, MD) 9/14-9/15

i'll be updating this list as i hear back from more conventions🫶❤️!

How do I buy your Stein stickers?

you can get em here! https://judgedarts.bigcartel.com/product/se-sticker-sheets

are you still tabling at lvl up expo + will you be there in person?

hey! yes, i'll be there in person :-) I'll be sharing the table with my friend @aquiboni!

Hello! Just wanted to say that I'm a huge fan of your YGO art! You draw so well and create really cool merch 🥰🌻

Have a great day!!!

aww thank you so much ;_;!!

Is there a series you'd love to draw characters from, but the designs intimidate or frustrate you too much to try?

hmm tbh tf2 😭 i feel like whenever i draw fanart for it, i always have to tweak my style to do the characters justice.. the only reason why i dont draw them more is bc of this LOL

ill be tabling at sakuracon this weekend! you can find me at table 4EF 2105 ✌️🥰

i'll also be hosting a ygo stamp rally with the artists @rukuluc @aquiboni and daumilk! purchase a ygo item from each artist and collect all 4 stamps to win this free sticker pack!! looking forward to seeing you all there!

keep forgetting to post here but i landed in rochester!

hope to see my fellow ygo enjoyers at toracon 🫡

artist alley appearances

hey everyone, i just wanted to make a list of cons I'll be attending this year! super stoked to be tabling again :,)

MAGfest (National Harbor, MD) 1/18-1/21 ✅

Anime Washington (Tacoma, WA) 1/27-1/28✅

Galaxycon Richmond (Richmond, VA) 3/15-3/17

Toracon (Rochestor, NY) 3/23-3/24

Sakuracon (Seattle, WA) 3/28-3/31

LVL UP Expo (Las Vegas, NV) 4/26-4/28

Castle Point Anime Con (Secaucus, NJ) 4/27-4/28

Kogaracon (Edison, NJ) 5/4

ACEN (Chicago, IL) 5/17-5/19

Fanime (San Jose, CA) 5/24-5/27

Rhode Island Anime Con (Providence, RI) 6/16-6/17

Anime Expo (Los Angeles, CA) 7/4-7/7

i'll be updating this list as i hear back from more conventions🫶❤️!

i really like him...!

hi!! proud owner of i think 5 atp jojo chibi charms and VERY new artist alley vendor here and i was just wondering, how do you budget/manage costs for non local cons that might have high transportation costs or more expensive tables? do you usually make back what you spent on transport + table/tickets + merch production/ordering + etc at the con or is there a slight loss? this is mainly for my own reference asking someone successful so ty for answering!!!

hey! congratulations on becoming an AA vendor :,) im very honored that you've bought from me before and that you consider me a 'successful' vendor haha!

i'm really passionate when it comes to talking about AA stuff so I'll be putting my answer in the read more since it's pretty long lol!

to be honest, I'm in a very lucky position to be able to travel to conventions beyond the east coast because it can really get expensive T_T i think the most honest answer i can give you is that your first couple of cons most likely are going to be a slight loss for you income wise if you are planning on traveling for a convention - tbh, i generally don't recommend doing a convention out of your state/out of your means if you're very new to tabling. my very first conventions were in driving/public transport distance (i love you new york and new jersey!!!) so i never spent money other than the table cost and ordering product. so if you're starting out and live in a state that has local cons, id HIGHLY recommend doing local events to get experience and cutting down costs as much as you can so you can get the most out of it! if you do intend on doing out-of-state cons because your state doesn't have many small local cons, i totally get it, but again, just try to keep your costs as low as possible. here are some suggestions and things to keep in mind:

1.split costs with a friend

split the table, split hotel fees, split ubers, etc! if you have family/friends in that state, consider crashing at their place for the weekend! maybe treat them to dinner haha

2. save up funds

honestly, there's really no getting around it - you might have to get income from somewhere else besides selling merch @ cons! i worked a part-time job throughout college, did commissions/freelance, and had my store open to save up for cons.

3. remember to deduct all expenses for your business

keep in mind that table fees/travel and hotel fees/products/meals are all deductible. these are considered investments for your business and they're completely necessary for you to run said business so when it comes tax time, you'll be able to breathe a little easier haha.

4. know your limits and be cautious

unfortunately, not all cons are going to be successful or will go your way no matter how much money you pour into it. if you know a convention is going to be out of your means, you can always apply the following year. I've had plenty of cons i couldn't go to because i simply couldn't afford it at the time, but the more money you save up, the more experience you get, and the more connections you make, you'll be able to afford to go and be successful! i'd also do plenty of research about the convention (especially the attendance #s, how previous vendors feel about the con, etc) before you decide to go. 5. have fun!

even though the upfront price can be intimidating, you are still paying the price to travel, visit a city you've never been to, meet new people, fans, your friends, and make connections! not to mention the really inspiring and motivating atmosphere that artist alley can be. i hope that regardless of the money you make you take the time to enjoy the experience to the fullest and appreciate that you are sharing your awesome art with others :,)! i try to make the best out of a con even if i barely make even, and make new friends and connections because trust me, they are so meaningful ^^<3!

besides all that, i highly recommend joining the Artist Alley Network discord if you haven't already - there's a plethora of info, advice, etc that you can take away from there. https://discord.gg/artistalleynetwork i hope this was helpful! if you have any more specific questions I'm more than happy to answer them for you. if they're too specific or i don't feel comfortable answering, i hope you can understand too! good luck with all your AA endeavors - i believe in you and i really hope we will table at the same con soon!

artist alley appearances

hey everyone, i just wanted to make a list of cons I'll be attending this year! super stoked to be tabling again :,)

MAGfest (National Harbor, MD) 1/18-1/21 ✅

Anime Washington (Tacoma, WA) 1/27-1/28✅

Galaxycon Richmond (Richmond, VA) 3/15-3/17

Toracon (Rochestor, NY) 3/23-3/24

Sakuracon (Seattle, WA) 3/28-3/31

LVL UP Expo (Las Vegas, NV) 4/26-4/28

Castle Point Anime Con (Secaucus, NJ) 4/27-4/28

Kogaracon (Edison, NJ) 5/4

ACEN (Chicago, IL) 5/17-5/19

Rhode Island Anime Con (Providence, RI) 6/16-6/17

Anime Expo (Los Angeles, CA) 7/4-7/7

i'll be updating this list as i hear back from more conventions🫶❤️!

artist alley appearances

hey everyone, i just wanted to make a list of cons I'll be attending this year! super stoked to be tabling again :,)

MAGfest (National Harbor, MD) 1/18-1/21 ✅

Anime Washington (Tacoma, WA) 1/27-1/28✅

Galaxycon Richmond (Richmond, VA) 3/15-3/17

Toracon (Rochestor, NY) 3/23-3/24

Sakuracon (Seattle, WA) 3/28-3/31

LVL UP Expo (Las Vegas, NV) 4/26-4/28

Castle Point Anime Con (Secaucus, NJ) 4/27-4/28

Kogaracon (Edison, NJ) 5/4

Rhode Island Anime Con (Providence, RI) 6/16-6/17

Anime Expo (Los Angeles, CA) 7/4-7/7

i'll be updating this list as i hear back from more conventions🫶❤️!

got commissioned to draw the commissioner's cat with seto kaiba hehe

Ahhh my stickers just came in!! They are so insanely great I love your art sm and I will definitely be buying more and showing off to my friends!! Thank you so much!!!

yayy! thank you so much for ordering🙏❤️ so glad you liked them🥹❤️

Hello Judge!! I’m so glad I came across your account, I just received the Bakura prints and charm and they are proudly decorating my room! I hope you have a wonderful day!

heyy! thanks so much for ordering them, super happy you liked the prints!! you have a nice day too🫶

Your comic came in😭🫶🫶🫶 thank you so much. I appreciate your art, and I'm glad that you were willing to share this piece. It's helped me immensely with my own thoughts and feelings. It still hurts, but it brings me comfort like no other. It feels like a hug. It's like coming home, but a bit different. I feel closure when I see it with my boy's pawprint.

sorry for the late reply🙇‍���️

im really glad you enjoyed the comic, and thank you again for ordering. now that my own dog passed i find myself finding comfort in the comic a lot too, and it makes me really happy that it could do the same for you🙏 thank you again for your kind words!!