December marks the approaching end of 2025. However, as an artist the fun has showed no signs of slowing down. In the first weekend of this month, I had the pleasure of being a part of two events: Anime Conbini Holiday Mart on the 6th and St. Louis Art Supply's Artist Pop-Ups on the 7th.
Anime Conbini Holiday Mart is a new mini anime convention with a fun holiday theme. I had a booth in Artist Alley for that event and was so glad to make so many news friends and fans. In addition to my plethora of art prints and apparel featuring my new project "Truth: Know the History", I sold 15 sets of my manga series Love or Duty! What touched me the most was a fan who bought the series 3 years ago, happened to be at the event and recommended it to various customers, praising it for the fun characters and the deep story elements. There was also a child there who had a love for manga and was drawn to the mermaid Namiko. Her aunt, and friend of mine, bought it for her, and 2 days later I received a message saying that Love or Duty is her new favorite manga series and she is already ready for season 2! Just to know that Love or Duty resonated with people to that degree, not only warms my heart, but also motivates me to finish season 2!
St. Louis Art Supply is an art supply shop that host pop-up events that artists can sign up for and get a booth for the day to promote and sell their artwork and products! It is a wonderful opportunity for exposure and the staff is so kind. I am already set to do another pop-up with them on the 27th, so if you are in the St. Louis area please swing by and say hi.
