I’m excited to not only be there, but this year we’ll have our own Muddy Colors booth, and many of us from the blog will be doing demo paintings right at the booth, organized by our founder, Dan Dos Santos. My demo is scheduled for 2pm to 3pm on Saturday.
The originals of the images I’m previewing here will be on display at my own booth, right next to Muddy’s, #612. Stop by and show me your work. Tor.com’s Irene Gallo will be doing portfolio reviews there as well!
After LIVE 2, I’ll post another round of helmet studies revealed at my booth this weekend.
Creating a moment that communicates emotionally with the viewer is the essence of Gregory Manchess’ artwork. A native of Kentucky, he spent two years as a studio illustrator with Hellman Design Associates before striking out on his own in 1979.
He combined his love for fine art and science fiction and began his freelance career painting for OMNI magazine. His versatility and broad range of interests allowed him to crossover to mainstream illustration. There he was able to expand his client work to include covers for Time, Atlantic Monthly, spreads for Playboy, Omni, Newsweek, and Smithsonian, and numerous book covers.
Manchess’ interest in history and his excellent figure work has made his paintings a favorite choice of the National Geographic Society on many occasions, including an expedition down the Fond du Lac river in Canada for the 1996 article David Thomson: The Man Who Measured Canada.
Widely awarded within the industry, Manchess exhibits frequently at the Society of Illustrators in New York. His peers at the Society presented him with their highest honor, the coveted Hamilton King Award in 1999, and a year later, the Stephan Dohanos Award.
Manchess’ work has also been recognized in the children’s book market. His latest children’s book illustrations narrate the story Cheyenne Medicine Hat about wild mustangs. A lavishly illustrated limited edition of Robt. E. Howard CONAN stories with over 60 paintings, is due out in 2010. He has recently finished 10 murals for a traveling exhibition on the Pirate ship, Whydah, for the Nat’l Geographic Society. His painting of the Oregon coast was used for the 2009 Oregon Statehood Stamp by the USPS.
Gregory is included in Walt Reed’s latest edition of “The Illustrator in America, 1860-2000.” He lectures frequently at universities and colleges nationwide and gives workshops in painting at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, and the Illustration Master Class in Amherst, MA.
Gorgeous and imaginative stuff. Thanks for sharing your amazing creativity with us. I especially like Major Tom — I like how solid his helmet feels and the fun intensity of his expression.
Wish I could be there! Love Major Tom…I was jonesing for a Manchess fix. I'm currently painting a portrait right now and getting some inspiration from Mr. Manchess. Yes…someone please tape the demos!
Looks like Major Tom, the one I wasn't sure people would 'get' is a favorite. Happy for that! Sorry to miss many of you at Spectrum, but since you stop by Muddy a lot, you should feel included anyway!
Gorgeous and imaginative stuff. Thanks for sharing your amazing creativity with us. I especially like Major Tom — I like how solid his helmet feels and the fun intensity of his expression.
Love the Oz piece, Greg.
Major Tom!!
Holy smokes on Major Tom! Is that Irene's cat? I may be seeing too much into it but he kinda looks like you Greg. Love it!
Amazing work as always. I won't be able to attend Spectrum Live, but is there a way to see what you have for originals and purchase online?
These all are just awesome Greg! Can't wait to see them in person – and to get to watch you paint again!
See you soon!
Will
Ha! Now that's all I can see… He even looks like he's thinking about ninjas… 😀
I hope somebody films the demos for those of us who aren't go to Spectrum Live 2!
Wish I could be there! Love Major Tom…I was jonesing for a Manchess fix. I'm currently painting a portrait right now and getting some inspiration from Mr. Manchess. Yes…someone please tape the demos!
Thanks, all!
Looks like Major Tom, the one I wasn't sure people would 'get' is a favorite. Happy for that! Sorry to miss many of you at Spectrum, but since you stop by Muddy a lot, you should feel included anyway!
Next post: more helmets! : )
Greg
More helmets, Greg, and, please, more Major Tom!