I've really enjoyed hearing about your 
experiences and seeing your sketches (REALLY nice 
ones Fred!).

I have to admit that I have a sketch from a comic 
book artist, Jeff Smith, who does Bone. It does 
help to know people that the artist knows in 
order to get a sketch though. I did feel cheesy 
asking since I had to find a piece of paper 
(unprepared -- let that be a lesson for 
everybody). I won't post it since it isn't anime 
related at all but maybe I'll put it up on my 
site if anyone's interested.

I look forward to going to a con and now I feel 
better informed as to the process.

Thanks!

Wendy