Illuxcon. The second annual convention for, about, and dedicated entirely to illustration of the fantastic. Whether it be Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Sculptural, Concept Art, The Creators are here. Here to talk, here to learn, here to get together with one another. And I am going to be in the thick of it for the entire time. Thank you Lee Ann!!!
The link to the site is available when you click on the title of this post. There you can find guest list, photos and news clips from last year's show, links to the Artist/Guests websites, convention directions, dates, prices, and other information about the convention. I have been looking forward to this all year.
Ok, so sometimes the simple way out is the best way out. I was looking for validation from one of my trusted inside critics... and got a "hmmmm" about the color piece. When I showed the halftoned version, that individual felt that the color was not adding anything to the story. In fact it was detracting. I have trouble, because I love black and white illustration. There is a drama, a raw drawing construction that I never get tired of. But I was fearing that my bias was taking over. With a second vote to confirm, I will stay with the black and white version. I feel better now... don't you?
