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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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Alphabeasts

Alphabeasts: G is for Gremlin

Here’s my new entry for Alphabeasts, G is for Gremlin. It’s one of those films I grew up with, and now my own children have seen it and are growing up with it. In fact, it’s on my daughter’s suggestion that I’ve created this ink art, of the vicious Stripe. Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 yearsNovember 28, 2011 ago
Alphabeasts

Alphabeasts: C is for Cerastes

A great new collaborative project is online, called “Alphabeasts”. The idea is that artists each week have a letter, and they must create a piece of art of a fictional creature starting with that letter. I’ve been looking for a nice, regular sketch sort of thing to do each week, Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 yearsOctober 31, 2011 ago
Russ's Art Blog

The Tools and Materials I Use, Part 1: Stock, ink, pencils

Whenever I’m on Twitter (and, to a lesser extent, Facebook and Google +), there always seems to be these great discussions about the type of materials and tools that artists use in their art. Often there are similarities, and quite often too there are new and cool things that I Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 yearsAugust 31, 2011 ago
Artwork

New art: Tarkin

I’ve been wanting to try and do art for one of the special days that come up. Certain birthdays of actors, or film release dates, anniversaries, that sort of thing.  So I took a little time away from finishing up some publishing work and gave it a go. Today would Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 yearsMay 26, 2011 ago
Artwork

New Ink Card: An Old Regret

Since yesterday’s art was more on the horror side of things, and I’m working on a horror book cover, I think my brain wanted to play nice with this new ink card. This one is back to what I have been doing, 5″ x 7″ ink on 140 lb. Cold Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 years ago
Artwork

New ink art: Mörder

I decided that I should take a break from inking monsters, and try something that has less texture to it. Texture is fun with characters, but I want to challenge myself by working with images that don’t necessarily have a lot of texture in the important areas. Case in point, Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 yearsApril 2, 2011 ago
Artwork

New Ink Card/Digital Color: The Gorgon

I had fun digitally coloring The Pale Man ink that I did (see it here!), and I thought I’d try it again. I’ve been away from inking for a couple of weeks, due both to the job search and some paying gigs, but I created a new one today for Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 years ago
Artwork

New Ink Card: Aknot

Now, I’m not sure how many will know who Aknot is, but let’s just say I enjoyed making the ink card (5″ x 7″, ink on 140 lb. Cold Press as usual) and leave it at that. Ok, I guess I can let you know. Aknot is a warrior/creature that Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 years ago
Artwork

Inks at VisionCon

While I was at the con, I was able to complete one ink card and two ink sketches. It was very interesting, working on art in front of people. I don’t get to do that very often, and it was interesting to see how people reacted while I was creating Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 yearsFebruary 22, 2011 ago
Artwork

My new ink art: The Devil’s Backbone

I’ve been thinking of doing more monsters in ink, for sale while I’m a guest at VisionCon 2011. Here’s the newest one, one of the ghosts from The Devil’s Backbone. It’s like the previous ones, 5″ x 7″, ink, on 140 lb,. Cold Press. It has just a hint of Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 14 yearsFebruary 10, 2011 ago
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Two New Ink Cards

Over the busy weekend, I’ve still managed to create two new ink cards, both based on ancient stone sculptures. They are also both ink on 5″ x 7″ 140 lb. Cold Press paper. The first is a gargoyle, based on one that I have here in my office. I’m having Read more…

By Russell Dickerson, 15 yearsDecember 12, 2010 ago

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