Masters of Science Fiction & Fantasy Art Book

I have a few Masters of Science Fiction & Fantasy Art books left over from Comic Con. I am joined by a wonderful collection of artists: Jim Burns, Shaun Tan, Dave Seeley, Avi Katz, John Picacio, Pavel Mikhailenko, Ken Wong, Brom, Bruce Jensen, Scott M. Fischer, Todd Lockwood, Stephan Martiniere, Tomasz Maronski, Camille Kuo, Galan … Continue reading

Comic Con Recap

Another year of Comic Con madness. I was in Artist Alley this year. Four feet of table space and room for a banner behind me. It was tight, tight, tight. The feedback and interaction was very quick and direct. People … Continue reading

The Game of Thrones

This HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s best selling books is a feature film quality epic. Visually stunning throughout, with amazing performances. Masterful. It borders being x-rated with its violence and sex but there is a story point to … Continue reading

Spectrum Banner

This is the banner that hung in my booth at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live. I felt it represented a nice fusion of the alchemical botanical qualities inherent in Roxana’s perfumes and the mystical feminine I endeavor to bring to my … Continue reading

Make Good Art

Last night I watched the Grant Morrison documentary, today I saw two amazing commencement speeches given by Neil Gaiman and JK Rowling. These wizards offer timeless wisdom and tell us…that if we don’t know how to do something then pretend … Continue reading

Vespertina and Kansas City

Vespertina our young fourteenth century mystic is showing up in Kansas City. I am there this week for Spectrum Fantastic Art Live as well as presenting an Artist As Brand workshop for an awesome group of talent. I will be … Continue reading

Anonymous

There is much scholarly debate about the validity of who Shakespeare really was. The film, Anonymous takes a bold stab at one possible scenario. Many viewers take sides after watching this film and get very passionate about it all, but I suggest … Continue reading

Closer To Van Eyck

Closer to Van Eyck is an amazing website that showcases his masterpiece, The Ghent Altarpiece with mind boggling close ups. It also shows x-ray and infrared photos of the art. Simply amazing.

Kung Fu Panda 2

I know this came out last year but I just saw it on Blu-ray and was blown away by the art production and animation. Except for breaking the laws of physics in some scenes and silliness, the story holds up … Continue reading