Le Sigh
So, I'm sure we've all received the various emails proclaiming the next generation of lucky winners beginning their week in paradise.
I can't believe it's been a year.
So, in celebration, I propose a big ol' nostalgia trip. What were the best parts? Favorite memories? Things that make our hearts ache with longing?
I'll go first. (For obvious reasons.) I remember getting into the SUV with Nate and Alex. I was so nervous, because my first thoughts were "Oh, man, I bet these guys are WAY better than me." I remember being superbly jealous of Alex's work, and laughing at Nate's comic work. I am now a devout follower of King Sheep.
Heh. I remember Ron Lindahn picked his nails the WHOLE TIME the first day, and I was stuck next to him gritting my teeth. I also remember during part of his lecture where he said we'd all be transformed by the experience, and when we went back home people would say "What happened to you? Were you brainwashed by a cult?" In light of the whole Scientology thing, I always just found that frickin' hilarious. There's a literary term for it, but I can't think of it.
I remember when Anne McCaffrey was wheeled by us, and James averted his eyes. I said, "She just said she likes it when people come up to her." And James said, "We're not worthy! She's a legend!"
Favorite moments: When Eldar gave all the chicks Russian chocolate. Mwahahaha! I still have the wrapper. Kat and I sitting in the hotel lounge helping Ozzie bat around ideas for Pangea. Practicing with the Fuji water bottles for the awards ceremony. (Needless to say, the fact that I bawled and choked in front of 5,000 people is NOT a favorite memory for me.) Finding seabeads on the beach for Kat. Performing a Simpsons-go-to-Australia line for Mel. Cracking up at Mel's alarm at the strength of bathroom hand dryers. Seeing Kim in her eleven-princess green dress before the awards ceremony. James asking me if I liked swing dancing because of my dress. Mocking Nate as he led the group of us to the award ceremony, dodging perilous speed bumps and poor lighting. Being jealous of Miguel's rendition of Terl. Attempting to wax expert on animal anatomy. Talking with Stephen Hickman, who was such an unbelievably cool and laid back guy. Hearing Anne McCaffrey talk, and getting her to sign a dragon drawing I'd done.
Ah, so much fun. I miss all of you guys a lot, because I've never had a greater, more transcendent artist's moment then when I met the Illustrators of the Future 2006. I hope we're still talking and laughing and blogging years from now. So here's a toast, to fond memories, great artwork, and great friends!
I can't believe it's been a year.
So, in celebration, I propose a big ol' nostalgia trip. What were the best parts? Favorite memories? Things that make our hearts ache with longing?
I'll go first. (For obvious reasons.) I remember getting into the SUV with Nate and Alex. I was so nervous, because my first thoughts were "Oh, man, I bet these guys are WAY better than me." I remember being superbly jealous of Alex's work, and laughing at Nate's comic work. I am now a devout follower of King Sheep.
Heh. I remember Ron Lindahn picked his nails the WHOLE TIME the first day, and I was stuck next to him gritting my teeth. I also remember during part of his lecture where he said we'd all be transformed by the experience, and when we went back home people would say "What happened to you? Were you brainwashed by a cult?" In light of the whole Scientology thing, I always just found that frickin' hilarious. There's a literary term for it, but I can't think of it.
I remember when Anne McCaffrey was wheeled by us, and James averted his eyes. I said, "She just said she likes it when people come up to her." And James said, "We're not worthy! She's a legend!"
Favorite moments: When Eldar gave all the chicks Russian chocolate. Mwahahaha! I still have the wrapper. Kat and I sitting in the hotel lounge helping Ozzie bat around ideas for Pangea. Practicing with the Fuji water bottles for the awards ceremony. (Needless to say, the fact that I bawled and choked in front of 5,000 people is NOT a favorite memory for me.) Finding seabeads on the beach for Kat. Performing a Simpsons-go-to-Australia line for Mel. Cracking up at Mel's alarm at the strength of bathroom hand dryers. Seeing Kim in her eleven-princess green dress before the awards ceremony. James asking me if I liked swing dancing because of my dress. Mocking Nate as he led the group of us to the award ceremony, dodging perilous speed bumps and poor lighting. Being jealous of Miguel's rendition of Terl. Attempting to wax expert on animal anatomy. Talking with Stephen Hickman, who was such an unbelievably cool and laid back guy. Hearing Anne McCaffrey talk, and getting her to sign a dragon drawing I'd done.
Ah, so much fun. I miss all of you guys a lot, because I've never had a greater, more transcendent artist's moment then when I met the Illustrators of the Future 2006. I hope we're still talking and laughing and blogging years from now. So here's a toast, to fond memories, great artwork, and great friends!
posted by Droemar at
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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