Once again Bobby Chiu, Jim Demonakos and their host of friends and professionals are putting on another mind blowing online gathering of creative talent this coming September 7-12, 2021 for Lightbox Expo 2021 Online.  All of this can be had at your finger times for the outrageous price of….ready?

$2

That’s right.  This will likely be the least expensive access to hundreds of talented artists you may ever see in the infinite universe! (at least our know part of it!)

Registration is here:
https://2021.lightboxexpo.com/register/

And to strengthen your scrolling finger muscles, get ready for this list of seminars, lectures, presentations and more.  There are three basic formats to all of these events, ‘live only’, ‘rewatch until the last day of the show’, and ‘watch forever on Lightboxexpo.com’.  Your head will be pounding and your Hermione ‘time spinner’ overheating as you try to take in so many concurrent events.

Good Luck wizards and witches, and in the words of Dumbledore:

‘Remember more than one artistic career may be saved this convention!’

https://2021.lightboxexpo.com/schedule/

 

And a few of the panels MuddyColors artist’s will be participating within.

(PLEASE NOTE all times are Pacific Standard!)

Into the Fire: Bronze Patina Demo

Colin and Kristine Poole

Friday, September 10th – 9:00AM

During this 45 minute start-to-finish live patina demo, we’ll cover the basics of the bronze casting process. Colin will transform our newest bronze Talisman skull designs – Bobcat and Fox – plus a “Handling” from raw to finished bronze. He’ll show how all those cool colors are created using heat and chemicals. Transitions in color, layering and creating various patterns will be demonstrated.

Linking Commissions to Personal Projects

Donato Giancola

Friday, September 10th – 11:00AM

Tapping into Personal Projects to fuel visual solutions to Commercial Commissions holds numerous benefits – from sustaining a high degree of motivational interest in the assignment, to fulfilling career milestones, developing new client bases, providing fresh and unexpected solutions for your projects, and lastly broadening your artistic aesthetics so you rarely experience professional burn-out.

Visual Storytelling

Colin and Kristine Poole

Friday, September 10th – 11:00AM

This live discussion is about how to use 2D and 3D art forms to create vivid works that draw viewers in and keep them engaged. From historical to contemporary works, we’ll show examples of extraordinary and often complex tales that are told through sculptures and paintings and explore ways to expand the story-telling potential of your own work.

Discord Drawing Jam

Justin Kaufman, Erika Blazevic, Noa Katzir, Brookes Eggleston, Monica Magana, Alessandra Sorrentino, John Burton, Nikolai Lockertsen, Thomas Fluharty, Jim Bryson

Friday, September 10th – 12:00PM

Come and hang out with 10 amazing artists from all art backgrounds as they draw together on Magma Studio and chat about art!

 What Do You Really Wanna Know?

Colin and Kristine Poole

Friday, September 10th – 3:00PM

In this free-form discussion, a panel of top creatives from the fields of dimensional Concept Art, Fantasy and Imaginative Realism answer your burning art-related questions from process to business to inspiration. Bring it on!
45 minute live Panel Q&A

Visual Storytelling Through Illustrations

Stephan Martinere, Marie-Alice Harel, Irene Gallo, Iris Compiet, Jen Bartel, Greg Manchess, Donato Giancola, Dan Dos Santos, Victoria Ying

Saturday, September 11th – 11:00AM

In this book illustration panel, artists Stephan Martinere, Marie-Alice Harel, Irene Gallo, Iris Compiet, Jen Bartel, Greg Manchess, Donato Giancola, Dan Dos Santos, and Victoria Ying will tap into their collective wealth of knowledge and decades of illustration experience to discuss their processes for creating drawings that enhance the narrative they want to tell and bring stories to life.

Torch and Flame: Bronze Patina Demo

Colin and Kristine Poole

Saturday, September 11th – 11:00AM

During this start-to-finish live patina demo, we’ll cover the basics of the bronze casting process. Colin will transform a Grand Tusker Warthog and Mink Talisman Skulls plus a “Handling” from raw to finished bronze. He’ll show how all those cool colors are created using heat and chemicals. Transitions in color, layering and creating various patterns will be demonstrated.

3D Concepts, Creatures and Clay

Colin and Kristine Poole

Saturday, September 11th – 1:00PM

A panel of top sculptors from the fields of dimensional Concept Art, Fantasy and Imaginative Realism chat on a number of topics including the good, the bad and the ugly in sculpting materials and concept and creature development.

Creating the Illustrated Novel, Part 2

Armand Baltazar, Iain McCaig, Victoria Ying, Greg Manchess, Betsy Peterschmidt, moderated by Mia Araujo

Saturday, September 11th – 2:00PM

Whether you’re creating an illustrated novel or a graphic novel, writing and illustrating your own story is an epic undertaking! Join artist-authors Armand Baltazar, Iain McCaig, Victoria Ying, Greg Manchess, and Betsy Peterschmidt for a conversation moderated by Mia Araujo about the next step in bringing your own story to life.

Gaining Perspective on Art Contests

Colin and Kristine Poole

Saturday, September 11th – 3:00PM

The Pooles have been on juries for numerous art contests including Spectrum, IBA and the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize. In this chat, we’ll give you a behind the scenes look at different ways contests work, share some thoughts about presenting your entries in the best possible light, provide perspective on results and look at the benefits of entering. Applies to all mediums.

Live Drawing and Q&A on Instagram

Allen Williams and Vicki Williams

Saturday, September 11th – 7:00PM

Come drop in and chat with Allen and Vicki as Allen does some live drawing over on Instagram at @I_JustDraw. We will be talking about art and techniques, projects and life as an artist. We have been offline a lot this year and cannot wait to jump back in with everyone.

Fireworks: Bronze Patina Demo

Colin and Kristine Poole

Sunday, September 12th – 9:00AM

During this start-to-finish live patina demo, we’ll cover the basics of the bronze casting process. Colin will transform our new Cormorant Talisman Skull and Ibis designs plus a “Handling” from raw to finished bronze. He’ll show how all those cool colors are created using heat and chemicals. Transitions in color, layering and creating various patterns will be demonstrated.

Developing Your Unique Artistic Voice

Colin and Kristine Poole

Sunday, September 12th – 1:00PM

A panel of top creators from the fields of Concept Art, Fantasy and Imaginative Realism share how they developed their distinctive style and chat about how to use inspiration to hone your own unique voice while avoiding imitation. Applies to all mediums.

Photographing Your Masterpiece

Colin and Kristine Poole

Sunday, September 12th – 3:00PM

A non-photographer’s guide to making your brilliance look professional. Painters and Sculptors, we’ve got you covered – no more snapping a quick shot while strolling by at midnight with your masterpiece propped against the bed. Colin will review a number of photography setup approaches, give an overview of post production and touch on hacks for those bereft of professional photography equipment.

Tea at Karla’s

Karla Ortiz, Iain McCaig, Lauren Panepinto, Gregory Manchess

Sunday, September 12th – 5:00PM

Karla Ortiz and Iain McCaig have a time-honored tradition, where at the end of events they gather a few good friends for a late-night chat and a cup of tea in Karla’s room, a last uplifting moment before saying goodbye. This year, Karla and Iain invite YOU to listen in, offer topics and enjoy the conversation. With guests Greg Manchess and Lauren Panepinto. Register in advance for this free event.