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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
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live debuted in Kansas City last week with an aura of inspiration. Truly one of the most amazing groups of talent in one place I have ever experienced. Much credit goes to Arnie and Cathy Fenner along … 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