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Spectrum: The “G”, “I”, “L” List

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My alphabetical trip (by first name) continues with a look at the “G”, “I” and “L” list. “Why that combination?”, you might ask. Well, there are no “H”‘s and the “J” list was far too big to add here.

These artists are scheduled to be in attendance May 9-11 in Kansas City, MO at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3.

I offer the art without comment, as it can speak well enough for itself. Besides, I’d rather get your thoughts.

Under each piece is the name of the artist and a link to their respective website. Please consider giving them a visit to explore more of their work.

The image to the right is Astronaut by the incomparable Gregory Manchess.

Come along, and enjoy!

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Spectrum Fantastic Art Live: The “E” List and The “F” List

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(Loss by Edward Howard)

My alphabetical trip (by first name) continues with a look at the D list.

These artists are scheduled to be in attendance May 9-11 in Kansas City, MO at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3.

I offer the art without comment, as it can speak well enough for itself. Besides, I’d rather get your thoughts.

Under each piece is the name of the artist and a link to their respective website. Please consider giving them a visit to explore more of their work.

Come along, and enjoy!

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The Macabre Imaginings of Abigail Larson

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“I wanted to make drawings people could fall into.”

I first became aware of the work of Abigail Larson as I prepared to create art-centered articles showcasing the exhibitors attending Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3, and was struck by the feeling that I should have known her work for much, much longer.

My early memories of solo adventures into the world of literature are populated with the pen and ink drawings of Edward Gorey, and whenever I sense a kindred spirit in another artist’s work, whether it exists or not, I feel a deep kinship with that artist.

Abigail Larson’s art elicits feelings of a beautiful melancholy that draws my gaze, and I cannot help but hear the siren call of fairytales and gothic stories that I have loved, and gotten lost in, throughout the whole of my reading life. Her illustrations encompass a broader fantastical landscape of which I am particularly fond, and she creates works that are deliciously eerie, while others are rich in the Romance present in engaging fantasy stories.

Abigail Larson has a signature style which pays homage to her influences, and I trust you will enjoy examples of her work as you listen in on an interview she was gracious enough to grant.

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Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3: The “B” List

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My alphabetical trip (by first name) continues with a look at the B list.

These artists are scheduled to be in attendance May 9-11 in Kansas City, MO at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3.

I offer the art without comment, as it can speak well enough for itself. Besides, I’d rather get your thoughts.

Under each piece is the name of the artist and a link to their respective website. Please consider giving them a visit to explore more of their work.

The image featured here is by artist Bill Carmen (same after the jump). He is one of the artist I am particularly excited about seeing at SFAL this year.

Come along, and enjoy!

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Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3: The “A” List

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(Art by Gregory Manchess)

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 3 is a little over 60 days away and the excitement is building. For $40 for a 3-day weekend or $20 for a single day pass you can see the work from over 200 artists who work in the realm of the fantastic. From Comic Book and Collectible Card Gaming to Book Cover Illustration and Fine Art, there will be a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art on display, as well as live painting and sculpture, educational opportunities, portfolio reviews and so much more.

As a way to tempt you to attend, and for me to show some love to those artists taking the time to come to Kansas City, Missouri this May, I will be showcasing the work of those artists who are currently signed up to attend. I will be doing so alphabetically, by first name, from the Exhibitor list on the SFAL website.

I offer the art without comment, as it can speak well enough for itself. Under each piece is the name of the artist and a link to their respective website.

Sit back, and enjoy!

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