Just read a must-read post by Dennis Johnson of Melville House, outlining the very-possible closing-down of Barnes & Noble’s physical bookstores. For many of my more radical ebook-loving friends, this is cause for cheering and applause. I do not agree with them. For me and several of my long-time publishing friends, it’s the realization of something we’ve been…
Hey, 2012 — You were an amazing career year. Fortunate and grateful to have so many highlights packed into twelve months. Here’s to continuing to put nose to grindstone in 2013, and hopefully becoming a better artist. Today marks the last day of the 2012 George R. R. Martin / A SONG OF ICE AND…
It’s amazing how fast time flies. If this is the day to give thanks, then here’s a limitless thank-you for this amazing daughter, and a wish for a great Thanksgiving day from my family to all of you.
Yup. As of today, we have only seven short days remaining, before the Kickstarter campaign for my 2013 Calendar is officially over on Wednesday, November 28th at 12 noon. I’ve noticed many folks waiting until this Kickstarter is over so they can buy this calendar in stores. Not good — this Kickstarter drive is the…
Cover illustration for THE CREATIVE FIRE: BOOK ONE OF RUBY’S SONG AKA “Girl With Microphone (You Say You Want A Revolution)” by Brenda Cooper
I’m pleased to see my 2013 John Picacio Calendar Kickstarter doing well so far. If you look at that page, you’ll see the $2000 pledge level is called the “Art Muse” level. I’ve received a number of inquiries about this, so I want to address what $2000 gets you because I’m very excited about this.In…
Great news — the 2013 John Picacio Calendar will indeed be available next month, and you can reserve yours right now via Kickstarter. In addition, we have plenty of prints and reward opportunities available at various pledge levels. Note that $25 gets you a calendar. $35 gets you a signed one, plus free shipping. And $40…
2013 is gonna be here in just barely more than two months from now. How the heck did 2012 fly by so fast?? Good news to share — I’ve created a new publishing imprint for my art and creative ventures. It’s called Lone Boy and our first venture is a 2013 John Picacio Calendar that…
Here’s a visual history of the winners of the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist. The Hugo Awards started in 1953. However, the Best Professional Artist category wasn’t created until 1955. Since then, seventeen pro artists have been recognized with the award in that category (eighteen if you count Leo and Diane Dillon as individuals…
Still haven’t quite wrapped my brain around that one. Dreamed about it for many, many years, but now that it’s reality, it still hasn’t sunk in, even several days after a magical night. A lot to say — what follows are highlights from an amazing weekend. If you want to just read the Hugo reaction,…
