HeroesCon 2014 Advance Sketch List is Open

Black Canary © DC Comics

HeroesCon 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina is coming up fast. The dates are June 20-22. I will be sitting next to my travel mate, the one and only Joe Pekar, though it's too early to announce where that will be. As soon as I know the location I will post it here.

HeroesCon is my favorite convention and since I have already been receiving emails asking about my sketch list for the show, I figure it's time to open up the advance sketch list. I will actually work on this list leading up to the convention. Especially the more complicated pieces. Though the prices haven't changed, there are a few changes to the process this year so please look over the details provided below :)

This is a lot to read so email me if you have any questions. Please use the subject line "HeroesCon Sketch List". Actually use that subject line please. I have a smart mailbox that separates emails with that subject line in order for me to stay organized. Thanks!

Email: gene_gonzales@mac.com or gene@genegonzales.com

Prices:

Inked sketches: single figure, on 11" x 17" Bristol Board: $50.00

I will only be doing Acrylic pieces at home to bring with me. I don't plan on doing any at the show.

Acrylic/Watercolor: single figure on 11" x 17" (approximate size): 150.00

UPDATE:  I've had a few request for my sketch cover prices:

One character inks: $75

One character color: $100

Two character color: $150

Email me if you have a different request.

Payment: There will be three options for payment:

PayPal: You may pay in advance for your request using PayPal. Please contact me first with your request before you send money. You can also pay with PayPal at the show using your smart phone and PayPal app.

Credit Card at the Con: I will be accepting major credit cards at the convention. I can use PayPal or Square to accept credit cards. Fast and secure.

Cash: You can pay for the art when you pick it up.

If you were to ask what I prefer, Paypal would be my first preference for payment. It makes it easier to keep track of everything and it helps prioritize the work. That doesn't mean you have to pay in advance. You can easily use your smart phone and PayPal app at the show.

This advance list is only for those attending HeroesCon 2014 in person. I do request that if you are on my list and are not going to make it, please let me know. And if possible, please pick up your artwork as soon as you can when you arrive at the convention. Or pay for your spot on the list, whichever applies.

I may ask for reference if I don't know the character or if I can't find it on the web at the show.

You can email me links to references before the show.

An advantage to getting on the list early gives me some time to think about your request(s), bounce ideas around in my head, maybe doodle ideas in my sketchbook, and possibly show up at the con with your finished piece. There is a finite amount of requests I can take. I do not know what that number is because I don't know the requests. So sign up early and often. :)

I am really looking forward to this show. There are so many of you that I only get to see at HeroesCon so it really is like hanging out with friends.

If you have any questions about the sketch list, please ask. And even if you are not getting something but will be at the show, please drop by and say "hi".

Also, please spread the word through any social media that you may use. I would really appreciate it.

Other Convention Stuff

I will have other original art at the show, some you have seen here on this blog. I will also be bring prints to the show. Both 8.5" x 11" and  11" x 17".

There is a good chance I will have a new sketchbook available as well. I will post more on that soon.

This was a lot of information to cover. If anything is confusing to you, let me know and I will do my best to clarify. And please excuse any typos. :)

Here we go!


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