In this conversation, Nick interviews Emily Cannon, an illustrator and comic artist. Emily discusses her journey as an artist and her decision to pursue a degree in therapy alongside her art career. She shares her experience with Kickstarter and the benefits it provides for marketing and exposure. Emily also talks about her process of working with Chinese manufacturers and the importance of communication. She discusses her preferred digital art software, Procreate, and her use of Affinity Publisher for layout. Emily emphasizes the importance of creating new art for each Comic-Con event and building relationships with repeat customers. In this conversation, Emily Cannon discusses her experience as an artist and the impact she has made through her prints and pins. She shares how she engages with Kickstarter to fund her enamel pin projects and the challenges and benefits of using the platform. Emily also talks about the importance of balancing deadlines and avoiding burnout as an artist. She discusses the differences between Kickstarter and market sales and the role of demographics in determining the success of a project. Emily shares her plans for future projects, including a graphic novel and a tarot deck. She emphasizes the importance of enjoying the creative process and not being too focused on perfection. Finally, she provides information on where to find her work, including her graphic novel Ghost Roast.