SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY

This week, I stumbled upon a 2006 documentary called SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY, directed by Sydney Pollack. I’ve watched this DVD five times this week and it’s one of the most inspiring documentaries I’ve ever seen. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who aspires to be an artist (and not just the kind that draw…

Rose of the East

Wayne Hikel is a good friend who has been a reference model for several covers I’ve drawn and painted over the years, such as Robert Silverberg’s STAR OF GYPSIES and the Jess Nevins LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN companions. Since we’re now in the holiday gift-buying season, it’s a great time to let everyone know that…

ROBOT 52

Viva Italia….illustration by me on the cover of ROBOT 52, the latest issue of the sexiest sf digest in Italy, on sale now from Delos Books. Stories by Charles Stross and Cory Doctorow; interviews with Frederik Pohl and Ridley Scott…I so wish I could read Italian…. In case you’re wondering, this illustration first appeared as…

Back home from WFC 2007

Saratoga Springs, NY — largest World Fantasy Convention to date. Whew. I won’t attempt to be all-inclusive about the people pleasures of this con. Too many to count. Here’s a brief set: MC’d the International Horror Guild Awards ceremony and was honored to be amongst this year’s nominees. I figured since the IHG folks asked…