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It was a fun weekend and I'm glad I got to go inside, free of charge, just to help John and the crew demonstrate how Toon Boom works!

I walked around and met some wonderful friends. I finally met the wonderful twins Eli and Oli, who are adorable and I can't get enough of them. I wish I hung with them more.

I even met friends that I'd thought I would see. My high school animator teacher, my professor from Animation I John McIntyre (artist from Powerpuff Girls, Dextar's Lab, Flapjack), my friends from high school or friends that I have know for ages.

I also got to meet my heroes Katie Rice and Gabe Swarr. I was incredibly nervous but they were sweet and funny. I couldn't face other amazing artists like Pascal Campion and Britney Lee so I'm really glad I got the courage to meet those two.

I also made new friends who enjoyed my work. Sorry to those if I seemed busy or spazzed out. I'm very weird and I was probably in the zone that time on Toon Boom.

Sarah Harkey animated, John Kedzie edited, I inked layouts and failed and then tried again because I was nervous with the people watching. We all shook hands with new people and exchanged business cards. Jim Smith animated, sold his sketchbooks, and signed autographs. John K did some sketch commissions, caricatures, took picture with the fans, reviewed portfolios, and drunk Pepsi to refuel himself.

John K gave a great presentation about cartoons and Toon Boom on Saturday. Then at night, Jim Smith and I hung out with our good friends Pez (the lead artist of the Ricky Gervais Show, my favorite cartoon) and Mark. Then John Kedzie and Sarah joined, and we all drank, danced, chatted, and doodled.

And then I crashed this morning because I was too exhausted and didn't want to look dead the next day. So I'm hoping Sunday went great. I'm sure it did.

So it was a great experience and I'm looking forward to coming next year, with new plans probably...

And now it's back to work.... Sighhh
  • Mood: Joy
  • Listening to: Momentum by Dancing Lotus
  • Reading: Biology textbook
  • Watching: Eddsworld
  • Playing: with my cat
  • Eating: bread
  • Drinking: water
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Mood: Joy ~FrostySlash Nov 20, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Awesome, Congrats! :D
I hope you had lots of fun! :D
Also since I don't have anything else to say it's my Bday :3
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Mood: Cheerful *happydoodle Nov 20, 2012  Student Filmographer
Happy Birthday!!~
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~tophxomi Nov 19, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Glad you had fun!
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*S-Harkey Nov 19, 2012  Professional Filmographer
It was fun! I'm glad we got to spend a little non-work time together!

You didn't miss to much on Sunday, Jim also didn't make it out so it was just the Johns and I. It slowed down, John K did lots of caricatures, we took turns demoing, same old same old.

Hope to see you around the "office" more! :D
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*happydoodle Nov 19, 2012  Student Filmographer
Glad it turned out great! Haha, I love that you said "the Johns".

Yes I will be back soon!

Have a good Thanksgiving!
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Glad you had a great time.
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*Nothingbutblankness Nov 19, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Well, that sounds totally awesome. :D I would love to have been in attendance.
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~Chelo-kun Nov 18, 2012  Professional Filmographer
I had a great time at CTN, as well. I saw you at the booth but I couldn't say "hi". I wish I did. Well, next year for sure.
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*happydoodle Nov 19, 2012  Student Filmographer
Aww that's okay. There will be next time. You don't need to be shy C:
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~Chelo-kun Nov 19, 2012  Professional Filmographer
But I did shake hands with your boss. You're lucky to study under him.

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