Archive for the ‘Conventions’ Category

Stemming the Tide

Friday, September 4th, 2009
Stemming the Tide

DragonCon is loosely contained within four neighboring hotels, with a constant flow of costumed humanity between them. The local constabulary was called in to regulate said flow.

Hyatt Regency Warp Core

Friday, September 4th, 2009
Hyatt Regency Warp Core

Outside of the DragonCon art show, there was a golden column rising into the ceiling. Looking up, it continued through two more floors into a large atrium above.

Jostling the Jolly Roger

Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Jostling the Jolly Roger

A young man brandishing a large black flag in the fading light of Origins 2009.

Trouble in Wongatopia

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Trouble in Wongatopia

Artists can become extremely territorial when provoked.

Pikachu in Space

Sunday, June 29th, 2008
Pikachu in Space

In the dying moments of Origins 2008, I found a large floating pokemon thing in an otherwise deserted section of the convention center. Is it not haunting?

Origins Art Show 2008

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Origins Art Show 2008

Artists and staff where herded into Andy Hopp’s booth for processing. This was the very last moment before everyone broke for freedom.