Darkstorm Creative: The Works of Russell Dickerson

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    • About MeIllustration work I’ve been an artist since the late 90′s, and a published illustrator since 1999, when a couple of magazines featured my work at the same time. Since then, I’ve completed many works for various publishers, from small micro-press publishers up through larger publishers like Subterranean and Cemetery Dance. I’m lucky enough to have had a piece chosen for the prestigious Spectrum annual, a yearly competition and book for the best in contemporary genre artwork. The artwork was originally for Wicked Hollow #1, a small press magazine, and is titled “Fetal Position”. It appeared in Spectrum 9, and somehow was the only grayscale piece for 20 pages in any direction. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="450" caption="Fetal Position"][/caption] Since then I’ve done work for Subterranean Press’s Night Visions 12, part of the prestigious line of Night Visions books stretching back to the 1980′s. My work for the Maelstrom imprint of Thunderstorm Books will be seen at the end of 2010. I did three covers and signature sheets for three of their books: Six Days by Kelli Owen, and The Rising: Deliverance and A Gathering of Crows, both by Brian Keene. I’ve worked quite a bit with Cemetery Dance Publications as well,…
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    • Publications/ShowsGallery and convention art show representation My art has been featured in these galleries and convention art shows: OnDisplay Gallery, Fort Collins, Colorado (2010-2011) VisionCon, Springfield, Missouri (2010, 2011) The Gallery Underground, Fort Collins, Colorado (2010) Conventions (attendee, guest, and/or participant): World Horror Convention, Austin, Texas (2011) Horrorfest, Denver, Colorado (2011) VisionCon, Springfield, Missouri (2009-2011) KillerCon, Las Vegas, Nevada (2009) Necon, Roger Williams University, Rhode Island (2007) Hypericon, Nashville, Tennessee (2006) List of publications for writing Along with being an artist, I also have articles and stories published here and there. Shotgun Honey Visit Shotgun Honey at shotgunhoney.blogspot.com The Body in the Window (2011) Apex Magazine Online Blog (2010-2011) Visit Apex at www.apexbookcompany.com Jan 2010 – My God, What a Stupid Looking Cover Feb 2010 – WTF? Really? You can’t just tell me who the artist is? Mar 2010 – Sure you can steal from me! Art? Sure! First born? Why not? Apr 2010 – Why the hell would I help you? You’ll steal all my ideas! May 2010 – Here at the end of all things June 2010 – Life, liberty, and the pursuit of—Hey! Why aren’t you mowing the lawn? July 2010 – Practice is for losers Aug…
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Photography

Photography

A B-17 and dabbling in photography

I dabble a bit in photography, something I’ve always found to be fun.  I don’t (yet) have the fancy cameras, but I still like to do it.  I think, especially being an artist and a graphic designer, I have a decent eye for composition. I also like dabbling with duotones Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 15 yearsJuly 11, 2010 ago
General

The places you go

Family trips aren’t always conducive to finding those unique places that are either interesting, affective or both.  But my wife’s family is from Oklahoma and Texas, and both states offer places that we visit when we are in the area. Above is one of the empty chairs from the Oklahoma Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 15 yearsJune 27, 2010 ago
Artwork

Zombie squash and learning from nature

There are so many textures, views, styles and all kinds of visuals that an artist can easily spend a lifetime learning just the natural side of art.

By Russell Dickerson, 16 yearsOctober 4, 2009 ago
Photography

Photos from New Mexico

I’m still getting settled into our new house, but I thought I’d best post something (just so no one thinks I died or anything). These photos were taken on our trip to New Mexico in May, and I thought they turned out pretty well.  These in particular are from Santa Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 16 years ago
General

New Wallpapers from my photos

For my day job, we’ve used a number of my photos for computer wallpapers.

By Russell Dickerson, 16 yearsFebruary 26, 2009 ago
Photography

New photos posted

These photos are both from Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, near Springfield, Missouri.

By Russell Dickerson, 16 yearsJanuary 27, 2009 ago
General

Photos from the trip

This is sort of an entry about the trip I just went on to Texas, and sort of showing off a bit of photography, so bear with me.

By Russell Dickerson, 16 yearsJanuary 4, 2009 ago
General

Geeking out on the new Canon

It’s just a point-and-shoot Canon 880, but it’s a far more advanced camera than my 4 1/2 year old Kodak.  It takes some pretty decent shots, and I think it’ll be a good camera overall.  A few shots… This one shows off the macro ability, which the Kodak never had Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 17 yearsDecember 6, 2008 ago
General

Portland, Oregon

I just returned from a very long trip to Portland, and I snapped a few pics for the website. As always, if you have any comments just let me know on my MySpace or LiveJournal. I like old signs, especially the faded ones on the sides of buildings: I also Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 17 yearsNovember 19, 2008 ago
General

So I went to Yellowstone…

While we were in Yellowstone, the Tetons and Montana for vacation I snapped a few pics.  Here are a few selections below for your enjoyment. The first one here is an abandoned attraction near Casper, Wyoming, that I visited as a kid.  Hell’s Half Acre was always a cool stop Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 17 yearsJuly 14, 2008 ago
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