Illuxcon 2014

I don't get out much, but once in a while, I do manage to go somewhere interesting.

I will be attending Illuxcon 2014 ( www.illuxcon.com/ ) in Allentown, PA (USA) in September. The tickets were not cheap, but the exhibiting artists are some of my favorites and I couldn't pass it up (here is a link to some of the main show artists: ( www.illuxcon.com/portfolio/main-show-artists/ ).

I'll probably post on here about my trip to the event and post some photos if I manage to take any good ones.

Wow! Michael C. Hayes will be there!

Take plenty of pictures of that guy's work Hans! I love his stuff!

Wish I was in America for this. It looks awesome!

Pretty cool, Hans. Hope you have a great time! ... Hope the drive isn't too far for ya. PA is just north of me, and it sounds like it should be lots of fun.

I'm jealous. I have to get a new passport one of these days. Have a great time.

Just got back from Illuxcon. I'm tired and totally blown away.

Just to give you an example of the access to artists, here is a photo of me (the handsome one with the beard--LOL) with Patrick J. Jones. He was featured in ImagineFX (issue 110) with the piece Conan the Conquered which was commissioned especially for Illuxcon by the organizer, Patrick Wilshire. Let me tell you, seeing the original oil piece in person (it's over 6 ft. tall framed) is staggering. I also took a workshop with Patrick where he screened the movie of the creation of the piece and then we got to ask all the questions we wanted--I think I learned more in those two hours than I have in a long time. I spent so much time with the guy he actually remembered my name.

More photos (I have a lot to sort through) coming and a condensed trip report. Best art expo I've ever attended.

Okay--one more photo, this time with the master of fantasy himself (had a few long conversations with him over the course of the expo).