Frank Wu made a comment below and he reminded me about something I had forgotten to acknowledge. Thanks to all who voted in this year’s LOCUS MAGAZINE Poll, and I’m very honored and grateful to be listed at #3 in this year’s list for Best Artist. The great Michael Whelan won his 26th Locus Award…
…to a party. If you’re anywhere near San Antonio, Texas, that is. I’m doing a book signing for COVER STORY: THE ART OF JOHN PICACIO this Saturday night, July 15th. THE SAN ANTONIO CURRENT is celebrating their 20th anniversary as San Antonio’s weekly alternative newspaper, and they’re throwing a big bash at the Southwest Arts…
The 2006 Chesley Award Nominations were just announced last night. Congrats to all of the nominees. I’m honored to be nominated in two categories, Best Interior Illustration for “The Second Hunt” (see above) which appeared in TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE MAGAZINE (January 2005), and for Artistic Achievement, which is the “Artist of the Year” award…
I’ll be doing a few booksignings here in the San Antonio area in the next couple of weeks, as well as a small gallery show as part of S.A.’s annual Contemporary Art Month. Here’s the rundown: BARNES & NOBLE(Fiesta Trail)12635 W IH-10/DeZavala, 561-0205. Also at this location — a gallery of prints are on display…
My art book COVER STORY: THE ART OF JOHN PICACIO has been getting mad love out there, and I’m very grateful. Here are a few of the latest media highlights: * In the August issue of SCI FI MAGAZINE — COVER STORY receives an ‘A’ in their Book Review section, and the review proclaims that…
Alright. So today’s the day. 6/6/06. Today marks my first personal foray into the blogosphere. I now have a blog. I’ve now signed on the dotted line in blood. Let’s see how this goes. Much news to update. Let’s see how this first post looks, and then I’ll come back and update in earnest. Apologies…