Erik gives some tips and tricks on how to show your work at a convention with the prospect of getting work.
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
[00:19] - Intro
[01:52] - "Have at least 6 pieces of work"
[02:56] - "Target your portfolio"
[03:36] - Ways to present your portfolio
[05:24] - Bring some leave behinds
[06:50] - How to conduct yourself during the presentation
[08:46] - Scheduling a portfolio review
[10:02] - "Show your work to anyone who will look at it"
[10:48] - Exhibiting at Artist Alley
[14:01] - Q and A
[14:07] - What would you have in your portfolio right now?
[14:57] - Can we see inside of your comic portfolio?
[16:04] - Did you meet anyone notable at your first convention?
[16:52] - What is your convention schedule and where can people find you at WonderCon?
[17:32] - Any advice for various types of portfolios?
[18:19] - What is the best place to eat in Anaheim?
[18:40] - Who's still on your comic-character bucket list?
[19:42] - What can you be found doing at a convention?
His convention schedule is as follows, drop by the booth and say hi:
WonderCon: April 1-3
Artist Alley E-09
Star Wars Celebration: May 28 - 29
C2E2: August 5-7
NYCC: October 6-9
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