As I walked through the vibrant crowds at the convention center, I could hear Darth Vader and Sailor Moon going head-to-head over parking spots. I mean, can you imagine? Here’s this towering figure in all black, using the Force to assert his dominance over a sweet, magical girl who just wants to save the day—yet somehow, they were both convinced their argument was more important than the space they were fighting over. It didn’t take long before I found myself nodding along with the other onlookers, fully accepting the unhinged reality of the moment.
And then, as if the universe cranked the absurdity up a notch, Pikachu swooped in, completely disregarding the epic standoff and cutting in line. I swear, at one point, I thought Vader was going to unleash his lightsaber just out of sheer frustration, while Sailor Moon waved her wand as if it could magically resolve the situation. Honestly, I was tempted to pull out my phone and start filming—I could already picture the captions. #CosplayChaos would’ve been a hit!
In the midst of all this madness, I found a little inspiration for my next painting. There’s so much beauty in the chaos of fandom and how these characters bring out the best (and sometimes the most ridiculous) in people. I think I’ll create a piece capturing that exact moment—Darth Vader, Sailor Moon, and Pikachu, forever entangled in a cosmic argument about parking.
This weekend wasn’t just about dressing up; it was about embracing these surreal experiences and finding the art in every moment. I’m so grateful I get to share this journey with you all!
#JessieBee