A framed print of The Sacred Heart and Salem's Lot's Kurt Barlow will be part of the auction to benefit Choose Cohoes for Art productions and the Lise Toch Creative Arts Education Fund.
Thanks to Fred Neudoerffer, Kathy Klompas, Dave Koschnick, and Choose Cohoes for Art for another fine Cohoes arts event.
June 4, 2017-
Appeared at Albany Comic Con 19, Radisson, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Thanks to John Belskis, Rocco, Wayne, and the Albany Comic Con team as well as the vendors and fellow artist alley participants. Special thanks to the convention attendees. Your support and generosity is humbling and deeply appreciated.
Celebrated Free Comic Book Day at Alterniverse, Hyde Park, NY. Thanks to Alterniverse's Anthony Just and Steve; fellow guest and Argyle Gallery regular Raymond Lowell; and all the friends, family, and comic book fans who stopped by.
April 8, 2017-
Appeared at The Heroes and Villains Con, Heroes and Villains, Cortland Corset Factory, Cortland, NY. Thanks to proprietors Stephen Vincent, Jr., Vanessa Mielke, and Dallas; show organizer Dan Sopp; and fellow vendors for another fun-filled and fast-moving Heroes and Villains event. Special thanks to all of the attendees for their generosity and support of this expanded, second edition of The Heroes and Villains Con. Looking forward to what the Heroes and Villains family have in store for 2018!
April 2, 2017-
Appeared at the Albany Toy Show, Radisson, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Thanks to John and Matt Belskis and the Albany Toy Show team for a great day. This Toy Show was dedicated to the memory of Comic Depot's Darren Carrara who passed away suddenly in November 2016. The day's events included various fundraising outlets by the Toy Show team, artists, and vendors to support Darren's family in this difficult time. Thanks to all of the participants and show attendees for their kindness and generosity.
March 31, 2017-
Appeared at Argyle Gallery, 4th Street, Troy, NY for this month's Troy Night OutArtist's Choice exhibit. As part of this group exhibit I chose to reshow the framed print of The Sacred Heart pencil drawing. Thanks to gallery proprietors Phillip and Kaedy Caiozzo, the Argyle regulars, newcomers, and Troy Night out participants for a terrific night.
Appeared at Argyle Gallery, 4th Street, Troy, NY for this month's Drink and Draw. Thanks to gallery proprietors Phillip and Kaedy Caiozzo and the Argyle gang for a night of discussion and conversation.
March 19, 2017-
Appeared at the Upstate NY Collector's Show, The Venue @ St. Joseph's, Cohoes, NY. Thanks to Dan O'Neill for another fun show. The Upstate NY Collector's Show is quickly shaping up to be a destination for fans of eclectic collectibles, sports memorabilia, and comics.
Appeared at Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY where I joined the Visual Arts Club for an afternoon talk about the process and business of art. Thanks to club representative Kelsey Whalen, advisors Holly McCabe and Lindsey, and the Club for their thoughtful discussion and hospitality. Looking forward to dropping in again sometime.
March 3-5, 2017-
Appeared at Genericon
XXX, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus, Troy, NY. Thanks to Artist Alley Coordinator Kathryn DiPippo, Genericon staff, fellow vendor and Argyle Gallery alum Raymond Lowell, and all of the convention attendees for another fun-filled weekend.
Appeared at Victorian Stroll, Argyle Gallery, 4th Street, Troy, NY. This event was a continuation of Art Is A Gift II. Thanks again to Argyle's Kaedy and Phil Caiozzo, fellow artists, and Victorian Stroll patrons for another fine day.
December 3, 2016-
Appeared at Alterniverse7th Annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive, Hyde Park Station, Hyde Park, NY. Thanks to Anthony Just and Jim Dunaway from Alterniverse, Cliff Parmeter, the United States Marine Corp, Toys For Tots, Hyde Park Station, special guests, and attendees for another wonderful and successful Alterniverse Toys For Tots drive. I contributed a sketch card of Hyde Park's own Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Supernatural's John Winchester as well as a pencil drawing of Mr. Morgan as The Comedian from the Watchmen movie.
Update: The drawing was declined and I was not selected to be part of the Star Wars Celebration 2017 Art Show. Thanks to Lucasfilm Ltd. for the opportunity.
November 26, 2016-
Appeared at Small Business Saturday, Argyle Gallery, 4th Street, Troy, NY. This event was a continuation of Art Is A Gift II. Thanks again to Argyle's Kaedy and Phil Caiozzo, fellow artists, and gallery patrons for a fun day.
November 25, 2016-
Appeared at Argyle Gallery, 4th Street, Troy, NY for Troy Night OutArt Is A Gift II, the second annual Art Is A Gift presentation. Thanks to Argyle's Kaedy and Phil Caiozzo, fellow artists, and the many Troy Night Out patrons.
November 23, 2016-
Appeared at the inaugural Arts In Careers Day, Schenectady High School, Schenectady, NY. Arts In Careers Day is designed to give the students an idea of the wide range of arts careers that are available and I gave a brief presentation on my work and experience in the world of illustration. Thanks to event organizer Natalie Boburka and the art students of Schenectady High for the opportunity to spend some time with them.
October 30, 2016-
Appeared at Albany Comic Con 18, Radisson, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Thanks to John and Matt Belskis, the Albany Comic Con crew, vendors, and fellow artist alley guests. Special thanks to all of the convention attendees who made this a wonderful day.
Appeared at Argyle Gallery, 4th Street,Troy, NY for this month's Troy Night OutFantasy/Horror III show. Artwork from Argyle regulars and many new faces comprises this year's Fantasy/Horror collection. My contribution to this exhibit is a framed print of a pencil drawing of Kurt Barlow from the 1978 Salem's Lot TV mini-series. Face the master! Have a Happy Halloween.
Thanks to show organizer Natalie Boburka, fellow artists, and attendees for a wonderful show and a terrific evening.
The show will be on display until November 10, 2016. The gallery is open to the public Wednesdays from 3:45-5pm and on other days by appointment.
October 2, 2016-
Appeared at Upstate NY Collector's Show, The Venue @ St. Joseph's, 65 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY. Thanks to show organizer Dan O'Neill, fellow vendors, and attendees for a wonderful day.
September 23 and 25, 2016-
Appeared at Council of Five Nations XXXIX, Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady, NY, albeit for one day or so. Even in that shortened visit I had a great time and enjoyed catching up with Council regulars and meeting some new folks as well. Thanks to Council's David Cheng and Brett McLean, fellow vendors, and convention attendees old and new for another terrific Council gathering.
August 26-28, 2016-
Appeared at Jack “King” Kirby's 99th Birthday Celebration at Argyle Gallery, 4th Street, Troy, NY and Excellent Adventures, 110 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY. Thanks to Kaedy and Phillip Caiozzo from Argyle Gallery and John and Matt Belskis from Excellent Adventures for this joint effort to honor the King and contribute to Hero Initiative on his behalf. Special thanks to all of the attendees, guests, donors, and volunteers for their generous contribution in making the weekend a success.
Appeared at Infinity Con, Lake George Forum, Lake George, NY. Thanks to Steve Duckett, DW, and the Infinity Con staff as well as fellow convention guests, vendors, and attendees for a wonderful weekend.
Appeared at The Upstate NY Collector's Show, The Venue @ St. Joseph's, 65 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY. Thanks to show organizer Dan O'Neill and company, the vendors, and all of the attendees who dropped in to celebrate a wonderful Father's Day with us. October 2nd, 2016 has been set as the date for the second Upstate NY Collector's Show. Mark your calendar's and support a fun, family show at a unique venue. Hope to see you there!
A framed print of the pencil drawing of Marvel Comics' Groot and a copy of the Argyle Gallery coloring book will be part of the auction to benefit Choose Cohoes for Art productions and the Lise Toch Creative Arts Education Fund.
Thanks to Fred Neudoerffer, Kathy Klompas, Dave Koschnick, and Choose Cohoes for Art for another fine Cohoes arts event.
June 5, 2016-
Appeared at Albany
Comic Con 17, Radisson, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Thanks to John and Matt Belskis, the Albany Comic Con crew, vendors, and fellow artist alley guests. Special thanks to all of the convention attendees who made this a record-setting day.
Appeared at Argyle Gallery for their Troy Night Out(Un)Finished Artwork:: Phase II exhibit. I don't have any work in this exhibit, but I was at the gallery participating in the live art portion of the event in conjunction with Troy Night Out's "Made In Troy" theme.
May 25, 2016-
Spent the day with the students and staff of Dutchess BOCES discussing career paths. Thanks to Stephen Lawson and his students for being such gracious hosts.
Celebrated Free Comic Book Day at Alterniverse, Hyde Park, NY. Thanks to proprietors Anthony Just and Jim Dunaway, fellow guests Christian Di Bari and Nelson Blake II, and all the friends, family, and comic book fans who came out to join us.
Appeared at The Heroes and Villains Con, Heroes and Villains, Cortland, NY. Thanks to convention organizers Vanessa Mielke, Stephen Vincent, Jr., and Dan Sopp for a wonderful day. Special thanks to all of the attendees and guests who made the show a resounding success. Congratulations to the Heroes and Villains team on an excellent first show. I'm looking forward to bigger and better things from this gang. Mark your calendars on April 8, 2017 and stay tuned for the next episode of The Heroes and Villains Con. See you next year!
April 3, 2016-
Appeared at the Albany Toy Show, Radisson, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Thanks to John Belskis and the convention staff for another excellent Toy Show. It's always an honor and a pleasure.
March 25, 2016-
Appeared at Argyle Gallery for their Troy Night OutArgyle Gallery: The Coloring Book exhibit. The exhibit consists of black and white artwork by local artists. The artwork is also featured in the first volume of the Argyle Gallery Coloring Book which will be on sale at this and future Argyle Gallery events while supplies last. My contribution to the exhibit and coloring book is the line art for both the Nog: War For Planet Nuba cover and Strange Tales of the Century cover. See the exhibit, pick up a coloring book, and color to your heart's content.
March 12, 2016-
Appeared at In Your Face Wrestling's The "Memories, Moments and Mayhem" Convention and Wrestling Event (M3), Polish Community Center, Albany, NY. Thanks to Scott Scarsdale, Drake Evans, and the In Your Face Wrestling (IYFW) team as well as the M3 attendees, vendors, and special guests for a terrific day. Congratulations to the IYFW team on their most successful event to date.
March 4-6, 2016-
Appeared at Genericon
XXIX, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute (RPI) campus, Troy, NY. Thanks to Artist Alley Coordinator Kathryn DiPippo, the Genericon and RPI staff, exhibitors, and attendees for a wonderful weekend.
March 4, 2016-
Completed a set of interior illustrations for Atlas Games' Feng Shui 2 Free RPG Day Quickstart. Mark your calendar! Free RPG Day is June 18th this year. Stay tuned for more details and previews.
Dies Irae: A Book of Wrathful Days is the final supplement in the Ars Magica 5th Edition line which has been in development since 2004. I am fortunate to have been a regular contributor of interior and cover illustrations for Ars Magica titles for the last three and a half years. As we wrap up work on the 5th Edition, I would like to thank John and Michelle Nephew, Cam Banks, and the Ars Magica team for their trust and confidence. It's been a fun and challenging expedition across 12th Century Europe and Northern Africa. Finally, best wishes to retiring Ars Magica Line Editor, David Chart.
Completed an illustration for an upcoming release from Fantasy Flight Games. Due to contractual obligations no details are available yet, so stay tuned for news and previews to come at a future date.
December 6, 2015-
Appeared at Argyle Gallery for the Troy Victorian Stroll, Troy, NY. This event was a continuation of the Art Is A Gift project from November 27th. Thanks to Argyle's Kaedy and Phil and all of the 'strollers' who stopped by.
December 5, 2015-
Appeared at Alterniverse 6th Annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute, Poughkeepsie, NY. Thanks to organizers Cliff Parmeter and Alterniverse's Jim Dunaway as well as Dutchess County Toys For Tots, Alterniverse's Anthony Just, event staff, and fellow guests for a fun and successful day. Thanks also to the new home of Alterniverse's Toys For Tots event, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute, for their generosity. Special thanks to the attendees and those who donated an Alterniverse Toys For Tots record-setting amount of toys. See you next year!
November 28, 2015-
Appeared at Small Business Saturday at Argyle Gallery. This event was a continuation of the Art Is A Gift project from November 27th.
Since there will not be a Troy Night Out this December, Argyle Gallery will be reprising the Art Is A Gift project on Saturday, December 19th. Mark your calendars and drop in to chat and buy some artwork from local artists, Argyle regulars, and new friends.
November 15, 2015-
Appeared at Infinity Con, Six Flags Great Escape Lodge, Queensbury, NY. Congratulations to convention organizer Steven Duckett for an excellent first Infinity Con outing. Thanks to Steven and the Infinity Con team, fellow vendors, and convention attendees for a terrific day. Looking forward to bigger and better things for this show.
Appeared at Syracuse Powercon Comic and Pop Culture Convention, Liverpool, NY. Thanks to show promoter Ted Hanes; artist alley mates Ed and Jessica Yancey, Joe Orask, Dan Sopp, and Isaac Bidwell; the vendors; and all of the attendees for a great day.
Appeared at Albany
Comic Con 16, Radisson, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Thanks to John and Matt Belskis, the Albany Comic Con crew, vendors, and fellow artist alley guests. As always, special thanks to all of the attendees for their generosity and support.
Appeared at Council of Five Nations XXXVIII, Proctor's Theatre, Schenectady, NY. Thanks to Council of Five Nations' David Cheng and Brett McLean, fellow vendors, and the convention attendees for a wonderful weekend.
September 26-27, 2015-
Appeared at RoberCon, Roberson Museum and Science Center, Binghamton, NY. Thanks to Jason Fiume, the RoberCon staff, the Roberson Museum, D. Michael Price, Jonathan and Lola Myers, fellow vendors, and convention attendees for a terrific show.
Appeared at Scare-A-Con, Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, NY. Thanks to the Scare-A-Con team for putting on a terrific event. Special thanks to Joe Orsak for inviting me to be part of the Comics 101 panel along with fellow panelists Edward Yancey and Matt Patterson. Thanks also to Fenham Publishing's Jim Dyer, artist alley neighbors, and convention attendees for being part of a great weekend.
Appeared at Camp Fit, 17 Old Main Street, Fishkill, NY and spent the afternoon drawing with the Camp Fit kids. Thanks to Doug Salvati, the Camp Fit staff, and all of the campers for a terrific afternoon. See you all next year!
August 8, 2015-
Appeared at Saugerties Public Library Comic Con, Saugerties, NY. Thanks to Christine Pacuk, the Saugerties Public Library team, and all of the attendees for a memorable day.
Completed a set of illustrations for an upcoming release from Fantasy Flight Games. Due to contractual obligations no details are available yet, so stay tuned for news and previews to come at a future date.
June 7, 2015-
Appeared at Albany
Comic Con 15, Holiday Inn, Wolf Road, Albany, NY. Thanks to John and Matt Belskis, the Albany Comic Con crew, vendors, and fellow artist alley guests. Special thanks to all of the attendees for their generosity and support.
Appeared at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 4, Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO. Thanks to John Fleskes and Flesk Publishing, Cathy and Arnie Fenner, Lazarus Potter, and especially Shena Wolf and the SFAL staff for putting together another great show. Thanks to fellow exhibitors D. Ryan Allen, Gary Bedell, Luis Uzcategui, Matt Tisdale, Mark Poole, Forest Rogers, and all the conventioneers that make Spectrum Fantastic Art Live such a special event.
Took part in Free
Comic Book Day from 10am-3pm at Dragon's Den, Poughkeepsie, NY and from 3:30pm on at Alterniverse, Hyde Park, NY. Thanks to Dave and the Dragon's Den team and Anthony, Jim, Cliff, and the Alterniverse team for the opportunity to share Free Comic Book Day with them and their customers. It was a terrific day. Looking forward to doing it again next year.
Albany
Toy Show, Holiday Inn, Wolf Road,
Albany, NY. Thanks to John and Matt Belskis for another great show. The biggest and best Toy Show yet!
April 17-18, 2015-
Albany Games Fest, Campus Center Ballroom, SUNY Albany, Washington Avenue, Albany, NY. Thanks to the Albany Games Fest team and the convention-goers for a fun show.
April 11, 2015-
The Flower of Life Art Gallery and Tattoo City are hosting "Inspiration- A Tribute to the Master" a Frank Frazetta themed group art show opening Saturday, April 11th from 6pm-9pm at 1601 S. State Street, Lockport, IL 60441. I contributed a framed print of a Big Barda pencil drawing to this show. Part of the proceeds of the charity art auction via www.floweroflifegallery.com will be donated to the All Herding Breed Dog Rescue of Illinois. For more info please visit www.floweroflifegallery.com or call (815) 838-8287.
A print of the Dinocalypse Forever cover illustration is on display at the Cohoes Public Library. From their website: "A selection of over a dozen regional artists display their works at the Cohoes Public Library In honor of National Library Week. The Choose Cohoes for Art Committee has helped in the coordination of this display of artists, many who participated in their recent Cohoes Artist Showcase V and Moonlight Gala 2. This display offers a chance to see some fresh, local talent. It is free and open to everyone. Information about the group, which is open to all, can be found at the Choose Cohoes for Art Facebook page."
Completed a set of illustrations for an upcoming release from Fantasy Flight Games. Due to contractual obligations no details are available yet, so stay tuned for news and previews to come at a future date.
Completed a second set of 53 sketch cards for Topps' upcoming Star Wars Masterwork collectible card set, bringing my contribution to 106 cards total. The release date for this set has been shifted to early 2015. Stay tuned for updates, sketch card previews, and artist return information.
