I had so much fun at Spectrum LIVE 2012. I got to spend more time with friends and legends like Mark Nelson, Gerald Brom, Jeff Miracola, Andy Brase, RK Post, Raven Mimura... the list went on and on. Michael Whelan even visited me at my booth. Obviously, I've been a fan of his for years but I'm proud that I didn't geek out. So few people knew who I was because the show is all about Fantasy and Sci-Fi art and most of my work is in advertising. I have been juried into 5 issues of Spectrum (including this one) over the years so I deserve to be there, but I'm not an annual contributor and don't get the juicy assignments... Yet. Getting to finally introduce myself to these professionals was such a treat.

One highlight was meeting the art director for Magic: The Gathering and joking with him that I was the only artist there not begging him for work.

(Advertising pays better.)

The parties after the show were my favorite. Just artists hanging out with artists and talking art and sex and business and sex and the business of sexy art. I am SO tired after it all - but in a blissful pillow-hugging way.

When all was said and done I WILL be going back next year. I actually turned a profit after all my expenses - not by much. But for a first year show with so few collectors and mostly students and other artists attending to sell to, I made out better than most. Next year I'll bring original drawings, some limited edition Giclees, and maybe an Oil Painting - just for fun.

Anyway, I will see you this summer on Tour!

echo