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Hey everyone!

Been a busy summer (yay moving, finally happened a few days ago, still recovering!), but I'm working on some stuff for Fan Expo 2018!

I will be over at Table A32, it's up in the top left hand corner of the map in the SOUTH BUILDING of the MTCC.  If you've ever come across my table before, it hasn't moved, I'll be in my usual spot!

Depending on how this year goes, it may be my last.  Last year was not as profitable and the prices of the table keep going up, even if you preregister on site.  It's a little ridiculous.  That corner of the building has nothing going on either, so there is not a lot of foot traffic throughout the weekend in that section.  It's getting to the point where it's not worth the hassle and not worth taking unpaid time off work to prepare for this con.  I'll see how it goes and I might squeeze out one more year in 2019, but I have a feeling it's coming to an end.  It's sad, because Fan Expo is my favourite con to go to, but the costs are getting ridiculous, especially for artists.  

I still have FX 2018 to enjoy, so I'll be there all weekend and I'm looking forward to seeing some new and familiar faces.

Off to the drawing board I go!

~Tiikay
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Hey all,

This place has become quite empty over the past few years, but I'm hoping this year is the year that I change all of that.

For years, I have let me day job have control over my energy and creativity levels, but I think enough is enough.  I'm going to try and be better!  Feeling burned out at work is a sign that I should be focusing on things that used to be super important to me.

For starters, I'm going to try and play with adding a handful of cons to my schedule.  So far Furnal EquinoxAnime North and Fan Expo have been confirmed, but I'm thinking of trying to get into a few other cons (ConBravo is definitely going to be attempted!).  Ottawa Comiccon and Otakuthon are others that I'd be interested in trying out if my moving/work schedule allows it.  I remember Otakuthon being super fun!  

I'm also going to try to get online shops set up for people that are interested in my work but haven't been able to go to any cons that I frequent.  RedBubble and Society6 will probably my first steps, with etsy following close behind once I get my studio space set up (hoping for April!!!).

As always, Deviantart is a place for my finished goods,  but if anyone is ever interested in following me on other platforms, my Tumblr is for literally everything, and I'm starting to play around with Instagram (@tiikayart).  

I'm hoping I can follow through with all of this, as I miss being creative, and I also miss the creative community.  As for commissions, I am still not prepared to open up for those as of yet, but I'm hoping later this year I can.  Stay tuned to this space!

Cheers~!

-Tiikay


PS: For those attending Furnal Equinox, I will most likely be posting badge commission preorders for Saturday pickup in this space leading up to the con.  Check in with me if you're even the least bit interested!
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Hey everyone!

Just thought I'd pop in and quickly let you know that I'll be at Fan Expo once again in my good ol' corner of the Artist Alley at table A32!  I'll be next to my favourite con buddies amy-art and desfunk, it's going to be awesome!

Hope to see you there!

~Tiikay
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Hey guys! 

Just a quick update to let everyone know that I'll be in the Dealer's Room for Anime North this year! 

I'll be listed under Gum-Gum pins, run by my amazing friends amy-art and desfunk , right inside the dealer's room after you enter! Literally step inside the dealer's room door and the lone string of tables to your right along the wall is where we'll be!

I've got a few new pieces that haven't ever been to this con before, looking forward to having them on display! 



Hope to see you guys there!

-Tiikay
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Hey everyone!

I've decided to start convention season early this year!  I'll be at Toronto ComiCon at table number A66 this year, and I'm really looking forward to it!  It's my first time doing this convention, so hopefully there will be lots of new and old faces there!  I'll be bringing two new print designs with me, and a few new buttons as well. 

I've been working hard to put out new art when I can, and have a few more pieces planned for Anime North and Fan Expo.

Also, a HUGE thank you to all the new watchers that have started to follow me over the past few months, I really appreciate it! <3

Can't wait to get more art done and uploaded!

~Tiikay
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