Mar 22, 2014
Steamcon V on Flickr.
Steamcon V, last and final year, 2013
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Steamcon V on Flickr.
Steamcon V, last and final year, 2013
In case anyone thought that I might be a mature and responsible adult, have a photo of me waltzing alone like the giant dork I am.
We saw a super cute steampunk cecil at steamcon and I kind of wanted to draw them.
So enjoy~ /I also had the will grahm they were with but i merged the layers and I couldn't save him...
Steamcon
Okay so Steamcon was a total blast. Portal costume was a definite hit. There were two "best parts" to running around in it. The first best part was sitting in the front row of Brian Kesinger's cephalopod panel and him not only recognizing the reference but also for him showing me a picture on his phone of the steampunk Portal t-shirt he designed! He liked my outfit which immediately leads me to believe that it turned out at least as good as I was hoping :x
The second best part was later on Saturday, after the lovely whoviankingdomkey got her book/calendar signed by Brian Kesinger and we were hanging out in that hallway, a very enthusiastic young lady saw me and started shrieking "you're Chell!" over and over and she gave me a hug and it seriously felt like she was crying which was both terrifying and incredibly flattering?? Another point in favor of the outfit being successful!
I also ran into someone who saw my progress pics here on Tumblr! It was amazing and I was so surprised because seriously "it's Tumblrverse; it's not real life!" you know the feel? I don't know if you'll see this, Awesome Young Lady From Tumblr, but you totally made my afternoon!
On the very, very downside of things, though, I cannot find ANY pictures from the event. I know I was photographed multiple times, however Gryff's smartphone was on its last dregs of battery and I only have a basic flip phone still, so neither one of us was able to get a picture. Granted it's only...erm, 5 am on technically Monday after the con, so most pictures likely aren't posted yet, but...well, the search begins early.
So, denizens of Tumblr who may have been at Steamcon V this past weekend: Did you by chance happen to get a shot of the crazy person running around in the bright orange Portal-themed bustle dress? 'cause that was me and I am really sad that I couldn't manage to take any pics for myself.
Update: Venetian courtesan was selected for the costume competition at the masquerade ball last night . The winners were all fabulous and though I didn't win, I was honored to be selected along with my friends.
STEAMCON I WILL BE THERE
You know how I said I would get better about telling people which cons I'm going to? Well that was a lie, because Steamcon V is this weekend, by which I mean like right now, and I haven't told anyone that I'm gonna be there.
Long story short, see you guys maybe at Steamcon??? I'm pretty viciously sleep-deprived at the moment, but despite that I'm going to head over now to set up my art show nonsense before the con opens. As for panels, here's what I'll be doing:
Friday
Steampunk Art 5:00PM - 6:00PM Come meet some artists who represent steampunk to see how they imagine, design, and create beautiful works of art! Matthew Dockrey (M), Aimee Stewart, Claire Hummel, J.W. Kinsey
Steampunk Video Games: The Year in Review 6:00PM - 7:00PM Our panels of experts guide you through this year’s video game offerings. Julie Haehn (M), Claire Hummel
Getting into the Gaming Business 8:00PM - 9:00PM A panel on getting into the gaming business-both table top and computer/console. Claire Hummel (M), Julie Haehn
Saturday
Steampunk: Ancient Egypt 11:00AM - Noon There was a strong fascination with ancient Egypt in the Victorian era which influences everything from graphics to fashion and architecture. It would make sense that this aesthetic would find itself in a Steampunk universe as well. Claire Hummel (M), Lori Edwards, Margo Loes, Carrie Jo Lawrence
Sunday
Steampunk Reinterpretations of Pop Culture, Myth & Legend Noon - 1:00PM This panel will cover everything from concept design, illustration to costuming. Claire Hummel (M), Andrew Fogel
...WHEW. Let's do this.
My new ribbon designs for Steamcon V!
I'm going to Steamcon V!
Hit me up so we can plan a meetup!