MEGACON 2024 | Artist Alley | My First Ever Vlog!

Hi there!ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ
This video is about my first Megacon experience and first ever vlog! wooo~🎉
I'm looking forward to go back to Orlando Florida in 2025!
Were you also at Megacon? What did you think about it? Let's chat in the comments below!
#megacon #artistalley #smallbusiness
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[@Kikopaints_]

Ah! I knew I forgot to add a few artists that I want to give shout out too. @mavrosprime - Creator of Xrossmancer manga! @brooklynkaiju - illustrator and designer from NY! Also so sorry the volume in the end is somewhat low... I'm still learning lol

[@JoyfulCrochetions]

The ones you said you want to get rid of put them in mystery bags or boxes ! It worked great for me! Also leave it at regular price

[@Kikopaints_]

Thank you! I will do that.

[@Lalaineartgeek]

Your booth looked amazing!! Still so sad I never had the chance to visit 😭 one of these days! And once again it was great meeting you! Filipino artists unite 🇵🇭🥰

[@Kikopaints_]

Lalaine! Not your fault I was only able to go to your booth on a Sunday! We’ll see each other next year that’s for sure! 🤩 You kinda had a glimpse of visiting my booth virtually here haha! Thank you! You are so sweet! I had a lovely time meeting you! 🇵🇭💕

[@thoughtfulravn]

Thank you for making this awesome first video! I'm glad you had a good experience with your con, your set up looks really nice.

[@Kikopaints_]

Thank you so much!

[@DefensorArtz]

OMG I see myself on 13:48 on the left side talking to my fellow artist friends hahahaha! Now I didn’t expect to even catch myself here hahahahaha!!!! EDIT: WHAT YOU’RE FILIPINO TOO???? Then we got to get a Filipino STAMP RALLY GOING! Hahahaha I been in discussions with both Lalainegeekart and Benjoblocks on doing one and been looking for other Filipino artists!

[@Kikopaints_]

Omg yes please! I would love to do that with you guys for next year’s Megacon! Let’s connect! 😄

[@viisaur]

Stumbled across your channel today and I am immediately a fan! Can't wait to see what you have in store for the future :) Also, at the end, I was like "what a weird looking mic" and then it turned into a Sharpie and then I noticed it went back to a lint roller? Love it LOL.

[@Kikopaints_]

Finally! Someone noticed the mics! Hahaha 😆 And thank you so much! This means a lot to me! I’m looking forward to vlogging more cons and related content. So happy you liked it! 🥰

[@suolaneart]

ooh I didn't realize this was your first video! I watch these types of con vlogs all the time, so I can't wait to see more videos from you!

[@Kikopaints_]

Thank you for that! 🫶🏼

[@72fps]

love the switch up of mics at the end hahah! and great first vlog btw :)

[@Kikopaints_]

Hahaha! I’d like to think I’m somewhat funny. 😝 thank you!

[@OSprout]

Hello po! The youtube algorithm brought me to your video🍀 For a first video, I think it was great! The variety of B-Roll was smooth and I found your speaking voice very calming😌 Hope to see more from you in the future! ✨

[@Kikopaints_]

Hello po! 👋🏼 Yay to YT algorithm haha! And thank you so much! That makes me happy!

[@TweekAmami]

thank you so much for posting such a good video!! seeing how you interact with the customers helped me so much, as someone who is sooo worried about the customer service part of tabling :") doing my first one in a month so doing as much research as i can. im so thankful for this video!! good luck for your future cons, i really love your stuff!!

[@Kikopaints_]

As someone who struggled with interacting with customers before, I’m really happy to know that this helped. My weebcon vlog has more customer interaction clips if you wanna check that out! Best of luck on your first con! I’m excited for you!

[@karkats-longsleeves154]

oh wow i just found this, i didnt realize it was ur first video!! really nice and casual :) ! inspired me to wanna try this out too

[@Kikopaints_]

Thank you! It’s challenging but also fun. 😇

[@theonlyricemama]

Great first video!!! Would love to see DITL of a Nurse/Artist!

[@Kikopaints_]

I’ll definitely keep that in mind :)

[@aerithstudio]

Filipino artist

[@Kikopaints_]

🇵🇭😁✨

[@candiirabbit]

my little sister is the type that likes to take photos when walking around the first time, decide what to go back for, and go around one or two times more to make her final purchases. I know a lot of people don't like photos taken and she has gotten yelled at and snapped at before. I just want some people to understand that there are some who really are doing it for honest reasons and don't always know why photos might not be allowed. I have talked to her to explain why some people do not want photos taken so that she is more aware of it and encourage her to remember to ask first.

[@Kikopaints_]

This is good! I know that a lot of artists are concerned about people taking photos of their art and possibly stealing their art as this is happening a lot. There are also artists that are very concerned about their privacy. I think a lot of artists/vendors have this negative connotation at the forefront without even considering that some attendees genuinely just need it for their own reference like you said. I don’t think it’s right that artists/vendors just snap at people for doing such thing. They shouldn’t assume everyone taking photos do it with malicious intent. I personally do not mind people taking photos but it’s nice when people ask. Thank you for explaining to your sister the reasoning behind it and I hope no one yells/snaps at her again. 💕

[@LionAroundSewing]

Great first vlog! I wish my first one was this cohesive! I’m glad you had good sales too. I also agree that last year MegaCon was kind of a unicorn. I think it’s because everyone was finally feeling more safe to get out and finally getting paychecks from their jobs again. Plus this year I just feel like no one has extra money to spare right now. ❤

[@Kikopaints_]

Hello! Thank you so much! I watched your Megacon vlog on my personal account not too long ago and found it really insightful from someone who’s been doing Megacon for years now and someone that’s not a print artist but a craft artist. I think that while we all want to have better sales year over year, there are SOOOO many factors that could affect the overall sales, especially factors that are out of our control. And appreciate your comment about my vlog. 😀 For context, I tried to vlog my very first AA last year but I failed 😅. So I went to Megacon with the vision of doing a proper vlog. 😇

[@LionAroundSewing]

@@Kikopaints_ That’s awesome! I can’t wait to see more vlogs!

[@KawaiiStarz]

Thanks for making a video and sharing your experience! I look forward to your next video :)

[@Kikopaints_]

Omg hi I recognize you! Thank you so much! 🫶🏼

[@mayrao.8279]

Such a cute first vlog!!

[@Kikopaints_]

Thank you! 😀

[@abbymarieeee]

aaaa this was so relaxing to watch and i hope to see u come to Canada for a con !

[@Kikopaints_]

Glad to know it was a relaxing watch :) i’ll look into canada cons next year. I don’t know much about cons there.

[@zahreeveerman6510]

Thank you very much for your video. You're doing a great job.

[@Kikopaints_]

Aww.. thank YOU!

[@Sugarwiththecos]

Wish i was there again

[@mridulpancholi]

wanna see more of your art processes too!!

[@Kikopaints_]

One of these days for sure!

[@mridulpancholi]

i was listening to you and constantly thinking that was a weird mic and then outta nowhere you just hold a pen and im like oh. bamboozled

[@Kikopaints_]

Nyahahaha you haven't even noticed all of the mics i used here lol

[@mridulpancholi]

@@Kikopaints_ need to rewatch hahahaha

[@ComicEndeavors]

Hey! Loved your vlog! I am actually starting my artist alley journey this year! Did they email your table location before the convention, or did you find out when you got there? Keep posting vlogs! I enjoyed this one very much!

[@Kikopaints_]

Hi there! 😃 They emailed us our table numbers about 1.5 mos before the con. Good luck on your new journey! Make sure to do your research on what conventions to apply for and make sure you’re well prepped for it! Thank you for watching 😄

[@ComicEndeavors]

Will do, Thank you so much! Maybe we will cross paths someday at a convention! Have an awesome day!@@Kikopaints_

[@erobles001]

Yass come thru first vlog~ -EnriqueDraws

[@Kikopaints_]

Eeeey Enrique! Thanks for stopping by! 🫶🏼

[@mariachiabua6962]

Aaaah new sub💗 Road to 1million subs💗💞

[@Kikopaints_]

Thanks for subbing!

[@stefk8163]

I'll see you in Texas. I'm vending at weebcon as well!!! We're Mr.T's Corner

[@Kikopaints_]

Nice! See you there!

[@rebalblazinghard]

Please note that if your selling copyrighted stuff at your table. there is a chance you might get a letter.