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George Barr Art Book

Arnie Fenner

George Barr, an innovative and influential illustrator in the fantasy and science fiction field from the 1960s through the 1990s, passed away this past April at the age of 88. He once said, "If there is a popularity for what I do, it's probably because I paint pretty pictures, because that's what I'm trying to do. I don't shock or startle; I basically paint things that are pretty, that people can get pleasure from." And…

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Conversations with Artists: Vanessa Lemen

Lisa Cyr

August 20, 2025 - [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="700"] PSYCHE by Vanessa Lemen[/caption] Conversations with Artists is an ongoing series that I am doing for Muddy Colors. This month, I was able to have an insightful conversation with artist and Muddy Colors contributor Vanessa Lemen. We talked about her intuitive approach to painting, the importance of playful experimentation in a sketchbook and her ongoing connection to the natural world. In addition, we also discussed her new book called Sentience, where the artist eloquently expresses both her voice and vision. Sentience is authored and illustrated by Vanessa Lemen (co-published by Spiridon Giannakis and Editions Caurette). The book originally was published in two versions, a standard (still available for purchase) as well as a premium version (only available through the original Kickstarter campaign).   Check out the full video interview below between artists…

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