I am proud to announce that Kevin’s Cards just published its fourth book entitled Heroes of the Fair. This highlights my 10 years at the Alameda County Fair, but the main focus is honoring the fair staff because they do more than just paperwork, send emails and organize meetings, they have inspired me to be a… Continue reading Heroes of the Fair

The final day of the sale started off slow, but had a strong finish. Prior to opening, a customer bought three paintings which made up from the previous day. Once again, I turned to Michele Plunge for motivation. Even after selling a few cards, it still was slow. When Michele came for the last time,… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Final Day/Recap)

Yesterday’s sale was a slow one. About an hour after opening, one of the fair staff members bought a couple of cards. Even after seeing Michele Plunge, I only managed to sell a few more cards and the rest of the day was silent. Although people walked by to see my paintings, it wasn’t enough… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 9)

Yesterday’s sale was a strong one. Right when I arrived at the fair, I ran into Michele Plunge to get more motivation. For the first time in a while, I was able to get a day sale thanks to customers buying a calendar, the Best of Kevin’s Cards: 10 Years of Painting book, and a few cards.… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 8)

Yesterday’s sale had a very similar result. As usual, it was very slow during the day so I thought about doing a promotion to get more people. During my break, I once again turned to Michele Plunge to bring me good luck. Just was when I was about to get shut out again, a massive… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 7)

Yesterday’s sale was almost a disaster, but finished strong at the end. As what happened the previous days, it was very slow. Even after having talks with Michele Plunge and Jenn Stafford, I thought for sure that I was going to get completely shut out. Just was I was about to give up, the Fair… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 6)

Sunday’s tribute sale dedicated to Papa Honesto started off slow, but managed to pick up. To honor his memory, donations for Save A Tahanan Inc (STI) were accepted and if people donated $20, they would get one free painting. Prior to fair opening, event coordinator Jenn Stafford came to the booth to check on me… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 5/First Half Recap)

Yesterday’s 4th of July sale didn’t go exactly as planned. Before the fair opened, the booth was redesigned in order for people to see my paintings. Even though it was going to be really busy because of the fireworks show, no day sales for the fourth day in a row. As usual, I went to… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 4) (RIP)

Yesterday’s sale was slow, but manageable. Prior to the first two days, the day went slow and I thought for sure no was going to buy anything, even though there were people that would. As before, I went to see Michele Plunge and noticed she was having a bad day. When she knew that I… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 3)

Yesterday’s sale was a surprise. Before the fair opened, a Vendor Breakfast was held for all the vendors and there was a raffle for prizes that people donated. In honor of Kevin’s Cards 10th anniversary, I created a package containing all of Kevin’s Cards items including a pack of greeting cards, a 2027 calendar, my… Continue reading 10th Anniversary Sale (Day 2)