Kawaii Kon 2024 ✷ Artist Alley Vlog : Money In, Money Out!

This is my second year at Kawaii Kon! I’m so excited to be back! My goal was to match my numbers from last year, but it didn’t quite play out that way. In this vlog I document my expenses and revenue as they come up, so keep along to see how it plays out!
0:00 Landing and Getting Settled
3:48 Setting up
11:15 Day 01- How it Starts
13:44 Day 02 - Traffic Report
16:56 Day 03- Wrapping it Up
19:40 Comparing This Year and Last Year
I show my process for my artist alley table and display, and a lot of the small moments that come up when vending at an artist alley! #artistalleysetups #artistalley #smallbusiness #artistalleybooth #artrepreneur #kawaiikon #animeconvention
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  • @kelsiekishidraws
    @kelsiekishidraws3 ай бұрын

    I love how you edit your vlogs! So professional. Also I got accepted into Kawaii Kon 2024 but had to cancel cuz of work conflict and this vlog is giving me crazy FOMO 😭

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    ahhhh I hope next year is your year! It's a great con, even if it's not the most lucrative, but the island and the people really make the experience!

  • @KaylaMah
    @KaylaMah2 ай бұрын

    I love how you were so transparent with expenses in this vlog! I've always wondered how much it costs to travel to cons. So happy to see more content from you besides instagram~ Keep it up!!

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    Ай бұрын

    superrrr late reply, but thank you!! I'm happy that there's ppl out there that watch 🥺

  • @haminmeow
    @haminmeow3 ай бұрын

    i love the way you formated and edited the video with the expenses at the top!

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm glad that you like that format! I like it too,I'll try to keep it for future vlogs!

  • @KyrBear
    @KyrBear2 ай бұрын

    That bird chirped exactly like a chocobo! so cute! @18:35

  • @sheldsyo4932
    @sheldsyo49323 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for coming down to our convention. Hope you had a great stay and come back for future conventions!

  • @sheldsyo4932

    @sheldsyo4932

    3 ай бұрын

    Kiddo just pointed out that you caught us in the corner doing stamp rally! (The Rengoku wig and Hooty puppet gave it away)

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    @@sheldsyo4932 omigosh hi guys!! thank you for being a huge part of why I love Kawaii Kon! I hope to be back next year!

  • @yurukuri
    @yurukuri3 ай бұрын

    as always, love your vlogs and editing style!!

  • @ourabouras
    @ourabouras2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the glimpse inside of Kawaii Con, I’ve never heard of it before but it’s definitely getting added to my bucket list 😁

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    hope you can make it out one day!

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts3 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video, watched and enjoyed all the way through ☺☺

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! I hope you found it fun and helpful 🧡

  • @crochetbyara
    @crochetbyara3 ай бұрын

    OMG the large canvas prints!! Especially the one with Spirited Away~ I wish I could purchase it and display it in my room! Loving your video ^_^

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! They came out so well, and I'm so happy with them!

  • @Kikopaints_
    @Kikopaints_3 ай бұрын

    The 787 Max8 had me dying right away lol! Interesting how numbers play especially for repeat vendors. Would love to get to kawaii con next time. Love your vlogs!

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    ahahaha I'm glad someone caught that! and yeah, I'm in my second year of doing artist alleys, and so far, not a single repeated event has been the same for me 🤔

  • @Kikopaints_

    @Kikopaints_

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Sundrop.Studios i flew back home from a con and rode a 787 max8 and i was lowkey concerned for my life! LMAO. And idk if you've heard from your other artist friends but seems like the ones that vended there for the first time did very well, maybe because attendees are shopping more to new tables? that's just a hunch though.

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Kikopaints_ ohhh yeah I would totally believe that, I have a couple of friends this year that did Kawaii for the first time this year and it started off really slow, but by the end of the weekend ended up being one of their top 3 cons!

  • @Lisasplace
    @Lisasplace2 ай бұрын

    I just randomly found you/this video. and omg your stuff looks so fun, aesthetic and cohesive

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    thank you so much!! I hope you enjoyed :)

  • @DaylightHarmony
    @DaylightHarmony3 ай бұрын

    Your stall looked awesome! That con seems to be much more vibrant in vibes than the ones ive been to in the UK

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Doing a UK Con is on my bucket list but the logistics is daunting to me! I hope to make it out there though, sooner than later 🧡

  • @krystaki
    @krystaki2 ай бұрын

    i really enjoyed how to you showcased your experience!! i want to make artist alley vlogs too and this has really inspired me to do soo 🥰

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    thank you so much! and I hope you do- it's always valuable for the world to have more stories!!

  • @mejirobird2175
    @mejirobird21752 ай бұрын

    Thanks for coming to Kawaiikon!! It was the first time I saw your art, and I absolutely loved it. Your booth was also super cute!! Please return if you’re able to!

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    I would absolutely love to come out again if Kawaii Kon will have me again next year!

  • @misoandtofustudio
    @misoandtofustudio3 ай бұрын

    omggg i have so much fomo! i love this vlog it is so nice! you ate sooo many yummy things!

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    hi hi! I really, really did XD LOL this town knows how to COOK

  • @thejuiceboxclub
    @thejuiceboxclub3 ай бұрын

    love your quality of filming!! it was really nice seeing you again! what camera do you use?

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    HI HI~ I use my iPhone 15 Pro at 4k/30fps settings :> (but I also snagged a DJI pocket 3 to try out for next time! so excited to test it out)

  • @thejuiceboxclub

    @thejuiceboxclub

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Sundrop.Studios Oooooo wait is the DGI diff than osmo? :o OMG I HAVE THE SAME PHONE. But I have been filming on my iPhone 11 🤡

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@thejuiceboxclub That should be the same brand, I believe! and having a second phone is nice as a back up camera, but I prefer recording at the best quality as possible, and footage just looks better off of the iPhone 15 imo

  • @helloelisamilan
    @helloelisamilan3 ай бұрын

    all the commenting during set up time was amazing 😂

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    okay I wasn't sure if that was awkward or not- I just felt like I had to fill the silence XD

  • @HeavensLastHope
    @HeavensLastHope3 ай бұрын

    Amazing to see such a different perspective at events. Would you say the Pro spot is worth and did you do Pro last year too??

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    I did pro row both this year and last year- and I think it was worth it last year- I really enjoyed having the bigger space/table. but this year not all pro row spots were worth the pro row price... some of those spots were definitely not premium placement. I would probably go for it again next year. this year's pro row was also much larger than last year's.

  • @Hiyomii
    @Hiyomii3 ай бұрын

    Hi! I was wondering where you got the clamp display? I have been trying to find one and I can only ever find one with tripod feet. I would love to have one that makes transportation easier!

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    I got it from Amazon! My display is 2 sets of the "Just LS15 Desk Overhead Camera Mount". I would look into how many pieces you're going to need to build up and out and see how many kits you might need! This rig is more expensive, but they're really good quality so they don't bow in the middle when you hang stuff up, and I like the form factor!

  • @mapotofu9830
    @mapotofu9830Ай бұрын

    Love your display! Where did you get your table runner and the tablecloth?

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    Ай бұрын

    I have everything linked in my Amazon page :D (except the runner was made through VistaPrint) tr.ee/9q1zjg-pyl

  • @kekumanshoyu
    @kekumanshoyu3 ай бұрын

    kawaii kon had 20,511 attendees :) a little more than last year!

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    ou thank you! very interesting indeed

  • @sarahforsberg4712
    @sarahforsberg47123 ай бұрын

    Love the content you share, can you share the link for your black table clamp bar thing. that looks amazing. I have something similer but yours looks so much more stable. Thanks

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    It's from Amazon :) search up "jusmo LS15 Desk Overhead Camera Mount Rig Top-Down Shots" (They're on the pricier side, but the quality is good! I also have 2 of these kits so should always have enough pieces to build as tall and wide as I'd like)

  • @june-cosplay6075
    @june-cosplay60752 ай бұрын

    Hey, I stumbled across your videos by chance and find them mega relaxing and really great! I can take many tips from you and your things are just beautiful! I have a question, I have been looking for a suitable table tripod for a very long time as you build it in this video. May I ask where to get something like that? PS Greetings from Germany ❤❤❤❤

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    hi there! Thanks for watching! My table display is 2 kits of the "jusmo ls15 desk overhead camera mount rig"

  • @june-cosplay6075

    @june-cosplay6075

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Sundrop.Studios oh thank you so much !!!!

  • @BAESDART
    @BAESDART3 ай бұрын

    I feel like I missed out on this one. I was stuck at wonder con lol

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    I was also accepted into Wondercon but from the aftermath, I'm glad I decided to go back to Kawaii 😅 It's not the most lucrative, but it's a personal favorite!

  • @stitchgor3
    @stitchgor32 ай бұрын

    Ur teeth are so pretty oh my god!

  • @artbywenq
    @artbywenq3 ай бұрын

    love the video! Just curious why you're not adding plane ticket to your total expenses? (or maybe i missed it?)

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    3 ай бұрын

    hi there! My partner works for an airline, so we flew standby (it was free!)

  • @artbywenq

    @artbywenq

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Sundrop.Studios oh sweet!

  • @krystaki
    @krystaki2 ай бұрын

    i was wondering, where did you get the table clamp pole things?

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    I have 2 kits of the Jusmo Camera Overhead rig! www.amazon.com/shop/sundrop.studios/list/3BIAVWK1QUVQ0?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d everything is listed here on my Amazon Affiliate page if you're interested 🥰

  • @angkorpencil

    @angkorpencil

    2 ай бұрын

    Very beautiful my friend

  • @gaylepuou7214
    @gaylepuou72143 ай бұрын

    They need to advertise better. Wish I knew it was last weekend. Would of love to see a lot of great artist.

  • @Sundrop.Studios

    @Sundrop.Studios

    2 ай бұрын

    there's a lot of talented people in one place! It's one of my favorite events in the year. Hopefully you can make it next year!

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