Gencon Art Show Location

Hey folks! I am here in Indy on Wednesday night and I have an update. The art show has a new location and a new layout and, incidentally, a different location for my booth. I have posted maps below to help you find my new place. I am not sure of the number--it was blurry on the page--but I think the pics give a good idea of where to find me.

Male Phoenix Character

Here's a gent I illustrated for the upcoming Dragon Storm phoenix character release. He provides a good example of my evolving digital art style. This piece has fine color, composition and a cute guy; it's got everything I like. I find this style less painterly and more anime, which is just the opposite of the direction that I'm going on my whimsical cat pieces. If it seems a little strange that I am headed for a more realistic look for my cute kittens and a more anime look for my fantasy elves, let me explain that I love experimenting with styles. I also enjoy feedback from you folks on what you think of the results. If you have a style preference I'd love to hear it.

Dress up Two

Last year I did a piece called Dress Up, showing a kitten being adorned by fairies who made up in enthusiasm what they lacked in fashion sense. This year I've followed up on that theme with Dress Up 2. This time the 'dresser' is a young dragon. I played with new digital painting techniques to come up with this one and I like the results. As usual, it's character interaction that makes whimiscal images like this one work. Kitty is a bit uncertain about her new look, while her young draconic friend thinks these decorations make her look maaavalhas!

I introduced Dress Up Two at San Diego Comic con, where it did very well. I will have it at both Storm Con and Gencon. In late August I plan to add this image to my Etsy and Ebay stores.

San Diego Photos

Hi folks. I'm home from San Diego comic con which was a terrific show, both for business and pleasure. I shared a booth with my friends Diana Stein and April Lee who were great company. Thank you to all the returning customers and new buyers who helped make the show a success for me. I got in a little bit of tourist time in San Diego this year and my new phone camera allowed me to document both my trolley tour and my show time really nicely. Here are some Flckr photos I took this year.

San Deigo Location Map

Morning all. Next weekend I will be attending San Diego Comic Con, sharing a table with Diana Stein and April Lee. Anyone who has attended SDCC knows how this huge dealer's room is amazing and a bit overwhelming; it can be hard to find your way around amid crowds and impressive displays. In addition, we have moved location from where we were last year. With this in mind I am posting three maps of the dealer's room with zoom in views at each stage. Our booth number, as posted on the site, is 4821. If there are any changes to this location I will have Mark post a correction on Wednesday.

Jake's Painting

But wait, there's more! Here is a jpeg image of Jake's actual painting. This shows three of his characters at a picnic. It's ninety degrees where I am today and I think I'm envious of the wolfie who's getting splashed......

Jake takes a break

And now for something completely different.....Jake W commissioned a lovely painting and picked it up at Anthrocon. He took it home, had it famed, and then sent me this great pic a happy patron enjoying his art. Thanks Jake! Also, Jake has sent me some amazing wolf photos he took to use as reference for artwork. If you like the way I render wolf fur in upcoming paintings, you may have Jake to thank!