I have not been able to go to a con for the last 2 years due to all of my surgeries so this weekend at Days of The Dead Chicago was very memorable for me.
I got to meet one of my all time favorite actresses Rose McGowan and finally gift her the portrait that I drew of her as Cherry Darling….
We all know Rose is gorgeous but her beauty really shines through even more due to her genuine personality and appreciation of her fans. You can also tell she is an artistic soul. Which a girl like myself can relate to. She was an absolute doll in person. Just how I had imagined her to be. She was so excited when I told her she got to keep the piece of art that I drew of her. She even gave me a big hug and told me how her father and husband are also artists and that many fans just want her to sign their art and she never actually gets to keep it. I was so shocked to hear that. I told her for me it’s my way of giving back to the people who I admire and are inspired by. Call me a fan geek if you want, but I am still in awe.
On top of all that awesomeness, I also I got to see our dear friend Sid again. It’s seems like forever since I have gotten to play catch up with him in person. I got lucky to cross paths with him in the hall where he pointed me out of the crowd and with excitement in his voice hollered “you’re out amongst the people!!”. He told me how happy he was to see me out and about and not in a hospital bed. He gave me a big hug and told me to make sure I stay well. Seeing him always lifts spirits.
I got asked to enter the tattoo contest they were having but due to us waiting on the photo op pics I missed it. Maybe next year. It was pretty cool that they pulled me a side to tell me I should enter when they saw my work.
Oh and to make the con complete this obnoxious and amazing cardigan sweater is all mine thanks to the greatest husband in the world 😉 He got the last one! SCORE!
Stay Spooky!
LDG Nicole
