Help Nick Kremenek Showcase Art at WonderCon

Hello, my name is Nick Kremenek and I am a freelance illustrator based in Southern California. Like many artists, these last couple of years have been tough for me and it feels like it's only getting tougher. The rampant use of AI art programs has made job openings for artists harder to find while the cost of living seems to keep going up. One of the big sources of income for me is going to pop culture and comic conventions to sell my art face-to-face. But because money is so tight right now, I find myself unable to go to one of the biggest conventions in the area this year: WonderCon.

I have had a table at WonderCon the last 3 years and it has helped me keep a roof over my head. I have my table space reserved for this year, but I find myself unable to pay for the space. Being able to sell my art at WonderCon can make a huge difference in being able to stay afloat for a little while. So I am humbly asking for your help in order to make this a reality.

I had a GoFundMe campaign last year and received enough donations to cover the cost of the booth, get a hotel, and get some of my art printed & crafted. I'm asking if you all can help me again this year.

The money I am asking for is to help pay for the booth space, a hotel nearby, and getting new art pieces printed and manufactured. Anything extra would go towards my food and gas.

This time I'm offering something to everyone in return for their generosity. For every dollar donated, you will receive a gift certificate for that amount on my art webstore! You can also use this gift card if you come to my booth at WonderCon. This way, I can help thank you properly for your generosity. Just be sure to leave an email address with your donation for me to send you your gift card.

It has also been suggested that if you have Hilton Honors points that you can donate, that can help pay for the hotel literally next to the Anaheim Convention Center (as an alternative if money is not an option).

You can also donate via Venmo, if you prefer, by using this link: https://venmo.com/u/Nick-Kremenek

I do realize that times are tough for many of us right now, but anything you can help contribute would be absolutely amazing! And if you can't donate, sharing my GoFundMe and helping me spread the word would be truly appreciated.

Thank you in advance! I have a lot of new art I can't wait to unveil and I do hope you can help me make this journey work!