ConQuesT is my home convention, and it’s always good to see old friends. I’ve been attending ConQuesT since I moved to Kansas City in 1994, and in true fannish tradition, I’ve been helping to run the darn thing ever since. ConQuesT was also my first con art show in 1998! Here’s my programming schedule: Saturday May 25: 10 am — Story in a Bag 1 pm — Is 13 an unlucky number for Doctor Who? 4…
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Con season is fast approaching. Here’s my 2019 convention schedule: Planet Comicon Kansas City and Spectrum Fantastic Art Live, Kansas City MO, March 29-31, 2019 (just visiting and soaking up inspiration as possible) ConQuesT, Kansas City MO, May 24-26, 2019 (attending, art show, programming) The Campbell Conference, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS, June 21- 23, 2019 (tentative; just visiting) SoonerCon, Oklahoma City OK, June 7- 9, 2019 (attending, art show, programming) Archon, Collinsville IL, October…
Like a tarnished penny or a restless ghost, this website is back after years of neglect. I wish I had a better excuse, but the usual reasons apply: new job, health issues, and other distractions took precedence. As a result, please consider this site an ongoing work in progress. Images that were hosted elsewhere are missing from posts, and the new template wants to display images that don’t exist. Some might get fixed; most will…
Here’s my SoonerCon 27 programming schedule: Readings: Comedy – 2:00 p.m. Friday Thrifty Revisions: Adding SF Genre Elements to Thrift Store Paintings – 4:00 p.m. Friday – Artists insert monsters or genre elements into reclaimed paintings and prints. Final works are up for sale in the Charity Auction. 50 Genre Art Ideas in an Hour – 3:00 p.m. Saturday – Running low on ideas for your next masterpiece? Maybe we can help by inspiring your…
I have a very little programming schedule at ConQuesT this year, by request due to my health issues: Story in a Bag – Saturday 10 am and noon Cosplay Life Drawing – Saturday 2 PM The Lasting Legacy of Cowboy Bebop – Sunday 1 PM