The Devil's Candy Store

Charlie Athanas' Bettie Page Interview

2010-01-29T15:14:00.001-08:00

Horror? Well, it depends on who is watching this video. It features Charlie Athanas, WildClaw Theatre's poster artist and occasional set designer, being interviewed at Wizard World Chicago 2009 by the folks from the "Bettie Page Reveals All" documentary.

The Untamed with Peter Bergting art!

2009-10-15T15:08:00.000-07:00

"THE UNTAMED promises to be an epic tale, conceived and crafted not only with a great love of comics, but also a profound understanding of the power of visionary storytelling." -- Clive Barker

Our talented pals, Sebastion A. Jones and Peter Bergting, have created a cool new comic book, The Untamed. Definitely worth checking out!

San Diego Comic-Con 2009

2009-07-21T13:14:00.000-07:00

Come by Booth 4401-4500 in the Illustrators Section to see Dave Dorman, Chris Moeller, John Van Fleet, Scott Hampton, Durwin Talon and The Devil's Candy Store (Charlie and Denise). There will be lots of great art for sale and big plans are afoot for the next year. Can't wait to see you there.

Other Devils in the Illustrators Section:
Donato Giancola: Booth #4503
Craig Elliott: Booth #4812

Other Devils are in Artists Alley:
Kevin J Anderson: AA-18
Tom Baxa: CC-14
Jason Felix: CC-13

Plus some folks we just like:
Tom Carroll: HH-19
Bill Reinhold: FF-08
Hilary Barta: FF-06

Travis Louie's Monster? Group Art Show

2009-07-09T00:07:00.001-07:00

Travis Louie's Monster? Group Art Show is opening this Saturday, July 11 at CoproGallery in Santa Monica, CA. the cool thing is all of the works in the show can be seen online.

Some of the artists featured are: Dan May; Jessica Joslin; Audrey Kawasaki; Brom; Bob Eggleton; Amy Botello; Molly Crabapple; David Chung; and many more.

"Creature" by Vincent DiFate

Mike Kennedy Interview: Unbound Saga

2009-07-06T21:09:00.000-07:00

Mike, can you tell us what this graphic novel and videogame are about?

UNBOUND SAGA, the video game, is an old-school, arcade-style, side-scrolling brawler like Streets of Rage or Final Fight from back in the good old 16-bit days. In it, you play as RICK AJAX, a typical comic book tough guy wandering the streets of Toxopolis, a typical comic book dystopia. The thing is, Rick knows he’s a comic book character, and is fully aware of the fact that his daily life is dictated by the whims of “The Maker”, the mysterious, omniscient giant hand that constantly draws him into ridiculous adventure after ridiculous adventure. And after 30 years of this nonsense, he has had enough. So you take him on an twisted Wizard of Oz journey through 10 episodes of bizarre adventures and oddball enemies in an effort to meet The Maker and square off once and for all.

I'm told it's a lot of "insider" humor for those who really know the comic book industry?

Yeah, it’s totally tongue-in-cheek, satirizing comics and video games equally. The fictional history is that “Unbound Saga”, the comic Rick inhabits, has been around since the 70’s, and has seen its fair share of reinventions over the years, from black and white indie status, to talking animal zoo-crew versions, to foil-covered Jim Lee variants and Manga versions... Now after 30 years, they are making yet another come back with a brand new reinvention from the fine folks at Dark Horse Comics and Vogster Entertainment, and hey --! Now they got a video game to boot!

Are these the first pieces in a continuing series? Are there plans for the next book and game?

We sure hope so! With 30 years of bogus history to these characters and this brand, there are a ton of misadventures to tell. While this initial launch will provide a fun gaming experience on the Sony PSP, and a fun first-issue comic to read, we’re hopeful that it will click with the market so we can keep playing with these action figures in the sandbox. There’s no end to the hijinx these characters can rustle up, be it in comic form, game form, cartoon form, shrinky-dink form, whatever...

How does it feel to have a property that is completely your fingerprint?

Well, in all fairness, it has taken a ton of talented people to get this thing where it’s at. There’s a whole team of brilliant programmers and artists behind the package, not to mention amazing voice actors and musicians, etc. Beyond the cutting edge code and dazzling graphics, I just made sure the game design fit a fun story and script. As producer, I was able to coach the team and, in many cases, select who’s on the team and what kind of contractors would best fit the brand. And we got some great talent attached to the title: Cliff Richards’s providing comic art, David Lodge bringing Rick’s voice to life, Jason Novak’s music setting the mood and tone... all of those things came together in complete harmony. As writer, I also made sure the script and storyline were as fun and colorful as possible. (And being both writer AND producer made it easier to drive all those pieces towards the same vision and goal...)

How did you come up with the concept for "Unbound Saga"? Was it a single incident, or series of incidents that made you think of it? Do you recall where you were when you came up with the idea?

The concept grew out of the tech demo the team had put together, with a bit of our love of comics thrown in to make it complete. The core game engine was in place, with some fun arcade-style brawling in place, but the characters and storyline came out of some outside-the-box brainstorming mixed with a heaping load of 4-color nostalgia. We came up with a half-dozen different concepts we could shoehorn into this solid brawling engine, and this self-aware comic-tough-guy concept just floated to the top of the list.

Will we see your game and graphic novel at San Diego Comic-Con this year?

Absolutely! The comic hits the shelves July 1st, released by the good guys at Dark Horse Comics, so we’ll be showcasing it at their booth in San Diego with banners, graphics, and most likely a couple of signings. The comic features some pretty heavy hitters in the biz, including Joseph Michael Linser and Leinil Yu, so we’re hoping to have them available for signings as well. The game is released July 16th on the PlayStation Network, so it will be brand-spakin’-new for the big show the week after. We’ll also have a number of exciting giveaways and presentations going on, although at the moment I’m not 100% sure what. (Note: Become a fan of the Unbound Saga Facebook page for news and updates!)

What kinds of collectibles can the fans look forward to?

In addition to the comic, we’re producing a GORGEOUS collectable statuette of the two main characters, RICK AJAX and LORI MACHETE. Coldcast polystone, handpainted, they’re NICE. The limited run is initially being considered for sales incentives, contest giveaways, and collectability. We should have them on display at San Diego as well (or check the Facebook page for more info).

Aside from "Unbound Saga," do you have any other books coming out?

Unbound Saga has taken a pretty good chunk of mindshare this past year, but I’m turning attention to a couple of other projects that went dormant in the meantime. I’m hoping to do more Aliens vs Predator (negotiations in the works), as well as one or two personal projects that have been underway for a while. If all goes well, one or two of these should be on the shelves by 2010.

When you're not creating, what do you do for fun?

You mean when I’m not ‘working’? ☺ Probably playing video games. But frankly, for me, creating IS fun. If I can spend a Saturday working on a personal comic project, I’m a happy camper.

Which other videogame properties have you worked on?

The list goes back quite a ways... back before Playstation, before 3D GI, back before CD-ROM even! Some of the most recognizable titles (for game geeks and aficionados) would include MIGHT AND MAGIC, FLASHBACK, LEMMINGS, LODE RUNNER, ARMY MEN, DEAD TO RIGHTS, and most recently DEF JAM: ICON.

What's the craziest thing that has ever happened to you while producing a videogame?

Ya know, directing voice talent has always been the most fun part of the job, and I’ve been privileged to work with some amazing names. But one memory I will take to my grave is eating pasta salad in Steven Spielberg’s kitchen at his home in the Hamptons after pitching him a video game idea. (He loved the pitch and greenlit the project, but the title was never released, sadly enough...) Yeah, those fleeting few hours make the other 99.9% of the hard work somehow worthwhile...

Unbound Saga Trailer

2009-07-01T08:32:00.001-07:00

Unbound Saga at IGN.com

Our pal, Mike Kennedy, over at Vogster Entertainment has written a fun PSP game called Unbound Saga. Check out the trailer.

Michael Kaluta's Starstruck Returns

2009-05-18T19:42:00.001-07:00

Michael Kaluta and Elaine Lee's classic tale, Starstruck, returns in August from publisher, IDW. Plus, Charles Vess will be inking Kaluta's pencil art for episodes of Galactic Girl Guides.

Comicbox has the story.

Cyril Van Der Haegen in Playboy

2009-05-18T12:00:00.001-07:00

Cyril Van Der Haegen has a fine new illustration in the June '09 issue of Playboy that just came out.

Peter Bergting Interview on TV4

2009-05-17T23:16:00.000-07:00

Peter Bergting and Jens Lapidus are interviewed on TV4 for their book, Gangkrig 145. It's not in English, but cool to watch none the less.

Peter Bergting and Jens Lapidus

© 2009 Bergting

ArtOrder: George Pratt, Renato Faccini, WIP Podcast, and a question

2009-04-29T10:39:00.000-07:00

While attending Conceptart.org's Reverie workshop in Dallas with Dave Dorman, I participated in a WIP podcast by Peter Mohrbacher and Jeff Himmelman (also, with WIP is Anna Mohrbacher.) You can listen to the WIP interview and read more about WIP at John Schindehette's Art Order blog. As an added bonus, there is a link to Devil's Candy Store artist, George Pratt, and work process.

ArtOrder: George Pratt, Renato Faccini, WIP Podcast, and a question

Dave Dorman In Gnomon's Sketch Theater

2009-04-09T10:07:00.000-07:00

Watch Dave sketch ala Gnomon Workshop's Sketch Theatre.

Reverie '09 - Thunderdome!

2009-04-02T23:41:00.000-07:00

These are shots from various stages of the Instructors' Thunderdome competition on the last day of the Conceptart.org Reverie workshop in Dallas. The instructors are given a topic at the start of an hour and then let loose to complete an image from scratch, to be judged by the entire workshop.

The topic given was to show hope even in the oppressive situation in the Congo where the population struggles with abuses associated with mining ores used in our everyday technology like cell phones and laptops. The finished images will be utilized by HOPE.

Get involved. The Devil's Candy Store is working on ways to help right now.

Kevin Llewelyn's image is on the right.

Andrew Jones (the eventual Thunderdome winner)

Whit Brachna

Bobby Chiu and Jason Chan faceoff

Bobby Chiu

Jason Chan

Dave Dorman starts his third hour ever drawing digitally

Dave continues while figuring out the program as he goes

Dave near completion of his piece and his 3rd hour of digital painting. (ever)

Jason Felix Joins The Devils

2009-04-02T21:44:00.000-07:00

We would like to welcome Jason Felix to The Devil's Candy Store family of artists!

Reverie '09 - Monday, March 30 Walk-Thru

2009-03-31T06:40:00.000-07:00

Reverie '09 - Monday, March 30

2009-03-31T01:07:00.000-07:00

Christ, it's late again. 3AM.

Greg Manchess

Bobby Chiu shows Dave Dorman the digital ropes

Bobby Chiu teaches class

Dave Dorman paints acrylics over oil (You can't do that)

Dave Dorman paints digitally for the first time!

Reverie '09 - Sunday, March 29

2009-03-30T00:19:00.000-07:00

Waiting for Reverie to officially start

Jason Manley of Massive Black gets the ball rolling

Andrew Jones paints from life

Shawn Barber, Carl Dobsky, and Dave Dorman paint with oil

Dave Dorman lays down the background in oil. Tomorrow he will finish with acrylics. And, yes, that defies the laws of physics.

Carl Dobsky

Kim Saigh (tattoo artist from L.A. Ink) and Shawn Barber

Reverie 09 Kick-off Party Video

2009-03-29T23:44:00.000-07:00

Just a quick peek at the dj dance floor, model setups and the crowd.

Reverie Workshop - Part 2

2009-03-29T00:43:00.000-07:00

More scenes from the kick-off party at FIG.

Reverie Workshop - Dallas '09

2009-03-28T22:15:00.000-07:00

A few quick scenes from the kick-off party for Conceptart.org's Reverie Workshop in Dallas, Texas. I'll be posting more this week, along with videos.

Conceptart.org's Reverie in Dallas

2009-03-27T20:40:00.000-07:00

Well, Dave Dorman and I made it thru a very bumpy flight to Dallas. We're in Texas for Conceptart.org's Reverie workshop, which is another like the Revelations Symposium in Seattle last January. Dave is an instructor at this one and I'm just here being an artist. I loved the last one and I see no reason that Dallas won't be better.

The whole thing kicks off tomorrow in typical Conceptart.org fashion with a huge party that starts at 9PM in conjunction with the AFI Festival going on here. Dave and I will probably hit the Dallas Art Museum tomorrow, since it is one block from our hotel. I'll be taking pics and vids and will do my best to keep everyone posted.

Craig Elliott and Jon Foster Win Spectrum Gold

2009-02-28T20:51:00.000-08:00

The Spectrum 16 winners were announced tonight. Spectrum is a prestigious annual dedicated to the "Fantastic Arts" and is one of the most coveted awards in illustration.

© 2008 Craig Elliott

Craig Elliott won the Gold Medal in Editorial for his Damali Richards painting in the concept art book, Exotic Contraband: L. A. Banks' Vampire Huntress Legend, published by The Devil's Candy Store.

Another Devil's Candy Store artist, Jon Foster, won the Gold Medal for Comic Books.

Congratulations to them both!

L. A. Banks' 12 Tribes Convergence Summit

2009-02-19T13:31:00.000-08:00

On February 13-15, in Philadelphia, PA, L. A. Banks and hers fans held a three day celebration of the Vampire Huntress Legend novel series. Leslie's 12th book in the series, The Thirteenth, was released and it was a party all weekend. The Devil's Candy Store played a part by sponsoring the Madame Isis sword essay contest. On Saturday night, we gave away a custom-made, Tony Swatton sword to Portia Adams.

It was an honor to part of this author's grand weekend and here are some photos to prove we were there:

L. A. Banks being interviewed

Eric Battle with Madame Isis sword

Photo by Don Lafferty

And The Winner Is...

2009-02-14T18:53:00.000-08:00

Portia Adams is the winner of the "Madame Isis" sword! More to come from Philly...

Final Day for Madame Isis Sword Contest

2009-01-30T23:15:00.001-08:00

Tonight's the night! At the stroke of midnight, January 31, your the chance to be The Keeper of the Sword will be over.

You can own Damali Richard’s Madame Isis shero sword. The Devil’s Candy Store is holding an essay contest that will be judged by L. A. Banks. The winner will receive the Madame Isis sword created by Hollywood armourer, Tony Swatton (a $6,000 value).

Originally to be offered at auction, this gold-plated, gem-encrusted, one-of-a-kind vampire-killing sword will end up in the hands of the Vampire Huntress Legend most deserving fan. The winner will be presented with the Madame Isis sword on Saturday, February 14, 2009 during the Twelve Tribes Convergence Summit in Philadelphia, PA. (You don't have to present at the 12 Tribes Summit to win.)

Please read the contest rules! Unfortunately, this contest is only open to anyone 21 years of age and older. This is a real sword, forged on an anvil.

Andrew Jones Live Painting

2009-01-22T15:21:00.000-08:00

Lucent L’amour

The Do LaB's 4th annual Lucent L'amour will be transformed into a full-on Valentine's Street Festival! Join them as they take over the streets of Downtown L.A. with art, music, performance, and all kinds of madness!

Featuring:
Z Trip
Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque
Adam Freeland
Random Rab
Marques Wyatt
Jeremy Sole
Kazell
J Boogie
El Papa Chango
Helios Jive
Jupiter
Jesse Wright
Troublemaker
The Ianator
Imagika
Saynt

Plus...
Live digital painting by Andrew Jones
Live painting by Shrine and Kofie
Art Gallery curated by Mike Russek and so much more to come!

Info: http://lucentlamour.com/yd
Tickets: http://lucentlamour.thedolab.com/tickets/

Conceptart.org and Massive Black Symposium

2009-01-22T01:31:00.000-08:00

Hell, ya. Sweet news for all of you artists out there:

ConceptArt.Org International Art and Design Workshop: DALLAS TEXAS - March 28-31 2009

Stay tuned for registration details and other stuff coming out this week. The Symposium in Seattle last January was inspiring and mind-blowing. Check these videos of past events.

PLUS: The Massive Black Concept Art book is out.

This video from the Seattle Revelations Symposium gives you a good idea of what this is about.

Ray Frenden Rocks

2009-01-09T15:05:00.000-08:00

Ray Frenden worked on five of these puppies for Black Tide. Art direction and animation, Motherland. Characters, Ray. Kick ass.

Laurie Hassold

2009-01-09T14:52:00.000-08:00

© Laurie Hassold

The amazing sculptures of Laurie Hassold evoke remnants of Elder Gods unearthed at a little known dig site in the Sahara. Go to Bert Green's Fine Art Gallery site to see more of these fully-formed skeletons of alien life. There is also an excellent interview with Laurie in the current edition of Hi Fructose Magazine (Vol. 10).

Vampire Bats for Sale

2009-01-07T14:02:00.000-08:00

© Debra Simon "Roost"

Friday, January 9, 6-9PM
Packer Schopf Gallery
942 W. Lake Street
Chicago

Packer Schopf is having a gallery reception for Amy Talluto and Debra Simon. Both are fomr New York and do cool work. Simon actually creates life size Indian Bats which are about 2 feet in length. I want one.

Massive Black Concept Art book

2008-12-29T20:41:00.000-08:00

Massive Black is releasing a 700-page concept art book to be published by Ballistic Publishing. There are various editions, so get yours now.

L. A. Banks Madame Isis Sword Contest

2008-12-22T13:30:00.000-08:00

Damali Richard's Madame Isis Vampire-Killing Sword

You can own Damali Richard’s Madame Isis shero sword. The Devil’s Candy Store is holding an essay contest that will be judged by L. A. Banks. The winner will receive the Madame Isis sword created by Hollywood armourer, Tony Swatton (a $6,000 value).

Originally to be offered at auction, this gold-plated, gem-encrusted, one-of-a-kind vampire-killing sword will end up in the hands of the Vampire Huntress Legend most deserving fan. The winner will be presented with the Madame Isis sword on Saturday, February 14, 2009 during the Twelve Tribes Convergence Summit in Philadelphia, PA.

Here is the contest:
1. Write a one page essay that answers these questions:
a. Which major themes in the Vampire Huntress Legend series resonated with you?
b. Why will you make the best "Keeper of the Sword"?
2. The font size must be no smaller than 12 point.
3. No more than 600 words.
4. Any entry not meeting the criteria will be disqualified.
5. Entries must be by e-mailed to charlie.athanas@thedevilscandystore.com by midnight, January 31, 2009.

Contest Small Print (Please read):
- Applicants must be age 21 or over, as this sword can be considered a weapon.
- All essays will be passed on to L. A. Banks without names attached to allow the best essay to win on it’s own merits.
- Armourer Tony Swatton, The Devil's Candy Store, L.A. Banks are not responsible in any way for any injury sustained in the future by the sword.
- Armourer Tony Swatton, The Devil's Candy Store, L.A. Banks are not responsible for any future repairs of the Madame Isis Sword and/or its case.
- The deadline for receipt of your essay is midnight on January 31, 2009.
- This contest is sponsored by The Devil's Candy Store and in accordance with the wishes of author and creator L.A. Banks.
- Only one entry per person is accepted. - The winner need not be present.
- The prize is as stated and there will be no exchanges of prizes given.
- The Devil's Candy Store, L.A. Banks, and the L.A. Banks Street Team all have the right to post the winning entry and winner's image on any promotional materials, printed material, YouTube, and on all L.A. Banks and The Devil’s Candy Store related forums, blogs and online social networks.
- The winner must sign an image release permitting use of their image on any promotional materials to qualify for receipt of the Madame Isis sword.

Madame Isis Vampire-Killing Sword (detail)

Bettie Page Is Gone At 85

2008-12-11T20:35:00.001-08:00

Bettie Page held a special place in my life, as I am sure she did for most of my friends. She was beautiful, cool, a Muse that inspired, a Pin-Up Queen from an other-worldly place and time.

Detail from a multimedia Bettie Page piece for World Tattoo Gallery

The first piece of gallery art I ever sold was a Bettie Page piece. It was at Tony Fitzpatrick's World Tattoo Gallery on the southside of Chicago in 1993. The show was called "The B-Girl Show" and images of Bettie were everywhere. Mine was the first piece in the show to sell. I had priced it at $1,000.00, because I actually didn't want to sell it and in the days before digital cameras, I hadn't taken the time to document it. It is only a good memory now.

I remember being in Barcelona in 1990 and marveling at my good fortune in finding some photo collections of Bettie I hadn't found anywhere else. Collecting Bettie Page photos pre-internet was akin to hunting down rare overseas 45's of an obscure STIFF Records artist. A peek into another world that certainly wasn't outside my front door and a knowing look into a timeless era that you knew would be remembered forever. You just knew that if your drawings had that energy and verve that projected from Bettie's photos you were onto something.

We'll miss you, Bettie Page. Rest in peace.

Our Thoughts Go Out to Bettie Page

2008-12-08T20:00:00.000-08:00

Bettie Page

Our thoughts go out to Bettie Page who suffered from a heart attack Tuesday. She is listed in critical condition in a coma.

Dorman and Wald in Tura Satana Show

2008-10-28T10:16:00.000-07:00

© 2008 Dave Dorman

This Thursday night, October 30th, the Tattoo Factory Gallery and Pabst Blue Ribbon present Tura! Tura! Tura! A group art show happening celebrating the stunning, sexy, kickasstastic Tura Satana! Superstar of Russ Meyer's "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

From 7-11PM at 4443 N. Broadway, Chicago.

The show features work from The Devil's Candy Store artists, Dave Dorman and Alex Wald.

Other artists include: Shag; Niagara; Glenn Barr; Molly Grabapple; Lisa Petrucci; Mark Atomos Pilon; Lou Brooks; Mitch O'Connell; and many more. Live performances by burlesque showstoppers "The Flaming Dames", with D.J. Joe Black's Midnight Spook Show. Fire breathers! Searchlights! Valet parking!!

A portion of the proceedings benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Apna Ghar Domestic Violence Shelter.

© 2008 Alex Wald

Madame Isis and Baby Isis Update

2008-09-02T20:07:00.000-07:00

Well, August has come and gone and we haven't held our Madame Isis auction yet, nor offered our Baby Isis Daggers for pre-order. We apologize for the delay. This is sometimes the fate of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items. I just received an update from Tony Swatton on the current status of these pieces.

Tony tells me that he just got the Baby Isis dagger hilt back from the foundry last week. He has had that engraved to match the pommel on the large Madame Isis hero sword. Tony is cutting and mounting the stones to it and sending it out to get plated this week.

The end result will be an exquisite Damali Richards' sword that is jewel-encrusted and gold-plated. It will have a unique four blood gutter blade of stainless steel forged on an anvil and etched with inscriptions and symbols to meet the descriptions of L. A. Banks.

I will have detailed photos of the completed sword and it's case once it is shipped to Chicago from Los Angeles. Until then, we have video of Leslie Banks seeing the sword for the first time at the San Diego Comic-Con. The person she keeps referring to is Tony Swatton. After Leslie raves about the sword there are close-ups of it on the video.

Here are some shots of the sword being made:

Madame Isis hilt in wax before casting

Madame Isis hilt cast roughly in bronze

Madame Isis hilt cast in bronze engraved (before stones and gold-plating)

Madame Isis stainless steel blade being forged by Tony

The sword's introduction at the San Diego Comic-Con:

Leslie and Tony and Madame Isis before gold-plating and finishing

Tony discussing Madame Isis with John Howe, production designer for The Lord Of The Rings

Alex Wald at Diane Tanios Gallery

2008-09-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Alex just completed a group show at Chicago's Diane Tanios Gallery. The SUPERDOGunderdog show featured Tony Akins, Elisabeth Belliveau, Gene Ha, Alex Wald and Jeff Zwirek. Reuters talks about the show here.

Alex contributed this piece to the Exotic Contraband: L.A. Banks' Vampire Huntress Legend concept art book:

"Damali Richards"
© 2008 Alex Wald

Ray Frenden 8-Bit Art Revealed

2008-09-02T19:22:00.001-07:00

Ray is now back from a very successful gallery opening in L.A. (lines around the block all night long.) He was part of the I AM 8-BIT show at the World of Wonder Gallery.

At last we can reveal his pieces for the show -

Both panels together

Left panel

Right panel

© 2008 Ray Frenden

Craig Elliott in Totoro Forest Project

2008-09-02T17:59:00.000-07:00

Craig Elliott has a piece up for auction in the Totoro Forest Project. Tickets for the upcoming Totoro Forest Art Auction Benefit Event to be held at Pixar on September 6th are available online now.

© 2008 Craig Elliott

Craig contributed this piece to the Exotic Contraband: L.A. Banks' Vampire Huntress Legend concept art book:

"Damali Richards"
© 2008 Craig Elliott

Stephan Martiniere Wins Hugo

2008-08-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Stephan Martiniere for his 2008 Hugo win Saturday night for Best Professional Artist.

Ray Frenden at I AM 8-BIT

2008-08-09T17:52:00.000-07:00

Ray Frenden is flying off to Los Angeles, the City of Dreams, this August where he has two canvases hanging in the I AM 8-BIT show.

I AM 8-Bit Opening Night Extravaganza
August 14, 2008
8 p.m. to Midnight

Performances by:
Computer Jay
DJ R-Rated

World of Wonder Storefront Gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA

Ray also has a piece of fine work in the "Exotic Contraband: L. A. Banks' Vampire Huntress Legend" concept art book. Here it is:

"Carlos Rivera and Damali Richards"
© 2008 Ray Frenden

Cyril Van Der Haegen in Spectrum 15

2008-08-09T12:37:00.000-07:00

Cyril has a new piece featuring H. P. Lovecraft himself in a very clever painting called "The Birth of Cthulhu" that has been selected for inclusion in Spectrum 15. You can see it on Cyril's website under the Paintings section.

Cyril also produced a dynamic piece of artwork for the "Exotic Contraband: L. A. Banks' Vampire Huntress Legend" concept art book. Here it is:

"Damali Richards"
© 2008 Cyril Van Der Haegen

Ken Steacy and William Stout Draw Dragons

2008-08-08T22:01:00.000-07:00

Ken Steacy will be joining William Stout at the Royal Alberta Museum on Sunday, August 10th to discuss "Painting Dragons in their Natural Habitat".

Ken was one of the artists featured in our limited edition concept art book, "Exotic Contraband: L. A. Banks' Vampire Huntress Legend". Here is his illustration from the book:

"Damali Richards"

Welcome to The Devil's Candy Store!

2008-08-08T21:28:00.000-07:00

Well, here we are. This blog will the place where we let you know what are artists are up to and what is new at The Devil's Candy Store.