Norwescon 33!

I almost didn't go to the recent Norwescon33...due to...unforseen....D&Ding the night before...

Anyways, like the comicon last march, I had more fun then I anticipated, though I only went on Saturday.
When I first arrived I realized I had been spoiled by the Washington state convention center. The hotel was very nice but it seemed awkward to have a convention there, with it broken up into the various wings of the building.

Obviously, it worked a bit differently then ECCC. They were much more about original, fine art from artists. Maybe next year I'll pump up the watercolor action in the artist alley.

I was totally bedazzled by the art up in the gallery space. I got to see "Brisingr" in the flesh!

Across from Brisingr I turn around to see the lovely Saphira ("Eragon") looking back at me, and signed by the artist!

After taking down the print, I am stunned as to what I see on the back. I'm certain for a few seconds that I'm mis-reading it. I proceed to ask: "Is this print...twenty five dollars?" I must have looked pretty shocked, because then the woman at desk smiles and says: "Has it found a new home?"

"Yes"

I know what I already have is signed, but really, I just want to talk to Mr. Palencar briefly if I can. After chatting about painting techniques, he puts my name on Saphira, duplicates his signature, and I am off to panels discussing the best techniques for drawing spaceships.

It was a great day.