My friend Kate Kotler asked for a piece of art for her charity auction benefiting the Hero Initiative. It quickly occured to me that this was my chance to do the Chicago Convention Print that I didn't do for C2E2, mostly because I wasn't inspired to do these prints until after that show. So, I donated this image of Mark and Abby, enjoying the Windy City. Both the original black and white art, and the color print are available at the event.
I've mentioned before, I'm sure, that Deco City is heavily based on Chicago. I love the style of the city, the art deco architecture, the way it uses its rivers and lake, and its midwestern charm. It's like Cleveland, but bigger with more stuff to do and more people. (Sorry, Cleveland. I love you, you know I do, based in no small part by where I keep my house. But I do miss your awesome 90's heyday and hope we're on the path back.) So it was a treat to draw Mark and Abby in the city that inspired their home.
Right now, only the original and one print are available at the auction. But, next year at C2E2, I'll have the standard limited-edition 25 at my booth at the show. Look, I'm ahead of the game for once!