Spectrum: The Best In Contemporary Fantastic Art

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Spectrum: The Best In Contemporary Fantastic Art is a large full color book series which showcases fantasy, science fiction, and horror-themed art in eight categories as selected by a rotating jury from an annual competition.

Contents

History

Spectrum was initially conceived by Arnie Fenner [1] and Cathy Fenner. [2] Inspired by the popularity of Tomorrow and Beyond, [3] an image anthology edited by Ian Summers in 1978, the annual publication from The Society of Illustrators, [4] and with very successful exhibitions devoted to fantastic art at the New Britain Museum of American Art (1980), [5] and at the Society of Illustrators (1984), the Fenners decided that a volume focusing on the popular genre was justified.

A Call For Entries was mailed to the arts community and a jury of professional artists convened to make selections from the work submitted in Initially six categories: Advertising, Book, Comics, Editorial, Institutional, and Unpublished; the results appeared in the first full color book, Spectrum 1, published by Underwood Books [6] in 1994. Later two additional categories were added: Dimensional and Concept Art. A new installment in the Spectrum series has appeared every year since. Underwood Books produced the first twenty volumes.

Feature articles and reviews have been written about the series in such industry publications such as Locus, [7] Realms of Fantasy [8] and Airbrush Art & Action [9] as well as general publications such as the Kansas City Star newspaper [10] and The Post Newspapers - Medina Edition [11]

In 2013, the Fenners semi-retired and licensed the competition and book to John Fleskes, who continues to edit and publish the series under the Flesk Publications [12] imprint.

Awards

Spectrum has had nominations for, and has won, many industry awards over its history. Among them are:

Won the Locus Award for Art Book. [13]

Nominated eight times for the Hugo Award for Best Related Work. [14]

Won the Chesley Award for Art Direction. [15]

Won the World Fantasy Award for Special Award, Professional. [16]

The Selection Process

Every year, a Call For Entries poster is sent out to anyone who requests it; a different popular illustrator provides the poster art each year. Among past poster artists are Frank Frazetta, Phil Hale, Rebecca Guay, and Brom. Notice of the competition is also made via the internet, social media and through email. Submissions are made to the website in digital form by an announced deadline.

A jury of award-winning artists and art directors physically assembles in Kansas City to view and judge the submissions rather than have them vote in isolation from home via the internet.

The jury casts anonymous votes on all of the submissions and simultaneously nominates works for award consideration; a group discussion follows the conclusion of voting to present a Gold and a Silver award in each category. Artworks that receive a simple majority of votes—3 out of 5—are included in the book.

All artists selected for publication receive a copy of the book at no expense to them; Spectrum was the first annual to give each included artist a book.

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live!

The Spectrum series also inspired a semi-annual event, Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! (SFAL) beginning in 2012 in Kansas City, MO. Intended as a combination convention/art fair for the fantasy and science fiction art community, it has attracted artists, industry professionals and fans from around the world.

The event features booths and tables for artists to sell originals and prints to the public along with programming that includes panel discussions, workshops, live painting demonstrations, and portfolio reviews by art directors from the book, comics, gaming, and entertainment industries. The Spectrum Awards have also been presented at an evening ceremony during the convention.

In 2019 Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! Collaborated with Planet Comicon Kansas City, [17] one of the midwest's largest pop-culture conventions, for the event.

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! Commemorative Book

The first Spectrum Fantastic Art Live! was held in Kansas City, Missouri, May 18–20, 2012. A commemorative hardcover book showcasing the art of the five special guests was produced.

The ArtistsFront Cover
Dustjacket Art
Back Cover
Dustjacket Art
Front Cover
Board Art
Back Cover
Board Art
Front EndpaperBack EndpaperEssays
Android Jones
Brom
Iain McCaig
Phil Hale
Mike Mignola
BromMike MignolaPhil HaleIain McCaigAndroid JonesMike MignolaA Gathering of the Tribes (Introduction) by Cathy and Arnie Fenner
Brom by Christopher Paolini
Phil Hale - Interview extract with Tracy Batey
Android Jones by Lorne Lanning
Ian McCaig by William Stout
Mike Mignola by Christopher Golden
Biographies - Artist and writer backgrounds
Limitless (Afterword) By John Fleskes

Volumes

Spectrum 1

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
15219591Chairman's Message - Cathy Burnett
Introduction - Lee Stuart
James GurneyJoseph DeVitoRick Berry, Arnie Fenner, Tim Kirk
Don Ivan Punchatz, Dave Stevens
Lisa Tallarico-Robertson and Michael Whelan
The First Edition editor was credited to Cathy Burnett. Later editions were credited to Cathy Fenner after she and Arnie Fenner were married.
There was a hardcover edition signed by all of the jurors, limited to 500 copies that was also published.
This first volume did not have Gold or Silver awards, but Merit Awards were given to the Artists.
The winners of The Chesley Awards by the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists organization [18] were also listed.
Spectrum 1 Awards
AdvertisingBookComicsEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Nick Gaetano
Jerry Lofaro
Garry Ruddell
Richard Bernal
Simon Bisley
Ray Lago
Bill Sienkiewicz
Herb Davidson
Rick Berry
Darrel Anderson
Scott Gustafson
John Rush
Hap Henrikson
James Gurney
Thomas Blackshear II
Phil Hale
Myles Pinkney (2)
Michael Whelan

Spectrum 2

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
134230133Chairman's Message - Cathy Burnett and Arnie FennerFirst Edition: Rick Berry
Later editions: Steven Assel
Phil HaleRick Berry, Terri Windling, Charles Vess, David Cherry, and Kerig PopeThe First Edition editor was credited to Cathy Burnett. Later editions were credited to Cathy Fenner after she and Arnie Fenner were married.
On this volume, the original cover was Rick Berry's digital painting of "Death" done for DC Comics. DC Comics asked to change it on reprints since Spectrum was not a part of DC.
The winners of The Chesley Awards by the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists organization were also listed.
Spectrum 2 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Frank FrazettaGoldSteve ArmesDean MorrisseyJoe ChiodoMarshall ArismanStephen Hickman
Thomas Blackshear II
Phil Hale
SilverJerry LofaroDonato GiancolaCharles VessRosh RuppelRick Berry
Scott Mack
Joseph DeVito
Dennis Nolan
Certificate Of MeritBrian Froud
James Gurney
John Bolton
Gary Gianni
Kinuko Craft
Nick Gaetano
Ezra Tucker
Scott Gustafson
William Stout
John Rush

Spectrum 3

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
141228148Chairman's Message - Cathy Burnett and Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Frank FrazettaDonato GiancolaGary Ruddell, Harlan Ellison, Bill Nelson, Mike Mignola, Teri Czeczko, Jill Bauman, and Dennis KitchenThe First Edition editor was credited to Cathy Burnett. Later editions were credited to Cathy Fenner after she and Arnie Fenner were married.
The Dimensional category was added with this volume.
The winners of The Chesley Awards by the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists organization were also listed.
Spectrum 3 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Don Ivan PunchatzGoldJohn RushJohn Jude PalancarMark ChiarelloRandy BowenMel OdomJames GurneySteven Assael
SilverDoug BeekmanBromJohn MuellerMark NewmanLuis RoyoScott GustafsonTim O'Brien
Certificate Of MeritStu Suchit
Garry Ruddell
Donato Gianbcola
Bruce Jensen
Doug Beekman
Glen Orbik, Laurel Blechman, & Shawn Zents
Tom Taggart
Pedro Martin
James Warhola
Robh Ruppel
Frank Frazetta
Jay Hong
Walter Velez
John Foster

Spectrum 4

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
141245171Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
James C. ChristensenYuri BartoliGary Kelly, Sue Ann Harkey, Maria Carbado, Vincent DiFate, Bud Plant, and Vern DuffordThe winners of The Chesley Awards by the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists organization were listed.
Spectrum 4 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Leo & Diane DillonGoldRafal OlbinskiJohn Jude PalancarDoug BeekmanJoseph DeVitoRick BerryPhil HaleMichael Whelan
SilverStephan "Cricket" MartiniereJames C. ChristensenMark SchultzJ.A. PippettBrad HollandPetar MeseldzijaJeff Miracola

Spectrum 5

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
165318199Editor's Message - Cathy & Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Donato GiancolaKent WilliamsTerry Lee, Joe Kubert, Tom Dolphins, John English, Joseph DeVito, and Donato Giancola
Spectrum 5 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
James BamaGoldGreg SpalenkaDave McKeanTravis CharestLawrence NortheyThorn AngJeffery JonesPhil Hale
SilverEzra TuckerRichard BernalVincent EvansThe Shiflett Bros.James GurneyDavid DeVriesKirk Reinert

Spectrum 6

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
173282200Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Jim BurnsScott GustafsonSteve Mark, Phil Reynolds, George Diggs, Ken Westphal, Susan Sifers, John Jude Palancar, Bud Plant, and Phil HaleThis year held a Spectrum Student Competition which awarded scholarships.
Spectrum 6 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
John BerkeyGoldJerry LofaroShaun TanDave DeVriesLawrence NortheyGary KellyEric BowmanStephen Hickman
SilverAshley WoodGary GianniDave McKeanMiles TevesDonato GiancolaOddworld InhabitantsPatrick Arrasmith
Spectrum Student Competition$1,000 Scholarship$500 Scholarship$300 Scholarship
Jin N. LeeEric FortuneThomas L. Hicke II

Spectrum 7

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
195330226Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Cliff NielsenJon FosterRick Berry, Vern Dufford, Scott Gustafson, Bob Haas, Bud Plant, Toby Schwartz, and Greg Spalenka
Spectrum 7 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Alan LeeGoldRafal OlbinskiKinuko Y. CraftPhil HaleSharon MatsunmotoJody HewgillGreg SpalenkaMichael Whelan
SilverDave McKeanDavid HoWilliam Wm. KalutaGreg PolutanovichWes BenscoterJohn FosterDavid Ho

Spectrum 8

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
173298211Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Alan PollackMichael WhelanBrom, Harlan Ellison, Irene Gallo, Guy Giunta, Gregory Manchess, and John Jude Palancar
Spectrum 8 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Jean GiraudGoldKinuko Y. CraftDavid BowersDave McKeanJean-Louis CrinonDonato GiancolaEric BowmanJason Nobriga
SilverMatt StawickiShaun TanPhil HaleJoel HarlowJames GurneyOddworld InhabitantsGregory Manchess

Spectrum 9

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
173322216Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Daniael R. HorneDonato GiancolaRick Berry, Terese Nielsen, Bob Haas, Phil Hale, David DeVries, and Tim Holter Bruckner
Spectrum 9 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Kinuko Y. CraftGoldAshley WoodPhil HaleAshley WoodTim Holter BrucknerPhil HaleJustin SweetEric Bowman
SilverGreg SpalenkaShaun Tan
Kent Williams
Dave McKean
Rick Berry
Lawrence NortheyJon FosterRick BerryNilson

Spectrum 10

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
173303221Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner and Arnie Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Christophe VacherRaymond SwanlandMark Chiarello, Bob Eggleton, C.F. Payne, Bud Plant, Kelly Seda, and Michael Whelan
Spectrum 10 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Michael William KalutaGoldDave McKeanCharles VessJon FosterLawrence NortheyJames GurneyPeter De SèveEric Joyner
SilverDonato GiancolaKinuko Y. CraftChristopher MoellerWilliam BassoOmar RayyanEric BowmanPetar Meseldžija

Spectrum 11

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
205401272Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Eric JoynerPaul BonnerGary Brewer, Joseph DeVito, Gary Gianni, John Jude Palancar, Greg Spalenka, and Roxana VillaStarting with this volume, the books were
published in a larger 9 by 12 inch format.
Spectrum 11 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Michael R. WhelanGoldRene MilotDavid BowersStephan "Cricket" MartiniereThomas S. KueblerMichael GibbsTodd SchorrRaymond Swanland
SilverWilliam StoutGreg SwearingenPhil HaleThomas s. KueblerPeter de SèveBrian DespainPatrick Arrasmith

Spectrum 12

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
205387273Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Grand Master Award essay - Harlan Ellison
David BowersManchuJon Foster, Irene Gallo, Anita Kunz, Karen Palinko, David Stevenson, and William Stout
Spectrum 12 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
H. R. GigerGoldBromBrad HollandGreg RuthLawrence NortheyThomas L. FluhartyArthur SuydamTravis A. Louie
SilverJustin SweetPaul BonnerMike HuddlestonRyan K. PetersonShaun TanDave DeVriesMatt Gaser

Spectrum 13

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
221404300Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Spectrum: The Exhibition
Katrinarita - William Joyce
Donato GiancolaJason ChanBrom, Bruce Jnsen, Christopher Klein, Heidi MacDonald, Stephan Martiniere, and Meg Walsh
Spectrum 13 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Jeffery JonesGoldDonato GiancolaJon FosterJeremy GeddesTim BrucknerWilliam StoutCos KoniotisAugust Hall
SilverAndrew JonesMichael J. DeasDavid HartmanAndrew SinclairYuko ShimizuDaniel DociuWilliam Carman

Spectrum 14

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
248454317Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Andrew JonesAleksi BriclotMark Chiarello, Dan dos Santos, Marc Gabbana, Dawn Murin, Ragnar, and Adam RexThis volume introduced the category of Concept Art.
Spectrum 14 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Syd MeadGoldJames JeanJon FosterAdam HughesDaniel DociuCam De LeonJames JeanWilliam BassoJoao Ruas
SilverDonato GiancolaShaun TanJames JeanJonny DuddleRich KlinkJoao RuasTodd LockwoodJohnny Yanok

Spectrum 15

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
264456322Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Michael WhelanOmar RayyanDaren Bader, Tim Bodendistel, Kelly Seda, Justin Sweet, and Frank ChoTo mark the 15th Anniversary of the competition and annual, a
special "Best In Show" award was designated.
Spectrum 15 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
John Jude PalancarGoldJohnny YanokSam WeberJames JeanDaniel DociuA. Brent ArmstrongPhil HaleRobh RuppelOmar Rayyan
Best In Show
James Jean
SilverBromStephan MartiniereAdam HughesDaniel DociuAkihito IkedaKurt Huggins & Zelda DevonLarry MacDougallBrom

Spectrum 16

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
264439303Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Melanie DelonEric FortuneKevin Brimmer, David Dorman, Donato Giancola, Steven Sanders, and Bob Self
Spectrum 16 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Richard V. CorbenGoldRyohei HasePetar MeseldžijaJon FosterDaniel DociuAkiito IkedaCraig ElliottJames GurneyJeremy Enecio
SilverYuko ShimizuJean-Baptiste MongeAleksi BriclotKekai KotakiDavid MengNate Van DykeJaime JonesDave Laub

Spectrum 17

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
288486339Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
The Year In Review - Arnie Fenner
Grand Masster Award essay - John Fleskes
Gregory ManchessJean-Sebastien RossbachKerry Callen, Bill Carman, John Fleskes, Rebecca Guay, and Iain McCaig
Spectrum 17 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Al WiliamsonGoldSam WeberOmar RayyanSteven TabbuttDaniel DociuMark NewmanChris BuzelliEd BinkleyEric Fortune
SilverCraig ElliottScott GustafsonEric OrchardRitchie SaciliocJack Mathews
Virginie Ropars
Sam WeberMichael J. DeasDonato Giancola
Heather Theurer

Spectrum 18

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
304497340Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
Looking Forward, Looking Back - Arnie Fenner
Grand Master Award essay - Jane Frank
Jean-Sebastien RossbachWilliam StoutJulie Bell, Nathan Fox, Gregory Manchess, Grandon Shiflett & Jarrod Shiflett, Boris Vallejo, and Shena Wolf
Spectrum 18 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Ralph McQuarrieGoldRyohei HaseDavid PalumboRebecca GuayKekai KolakiDavid MengAndroid JonesRichard AndersonRebecca Guay
SilverSam WeberDan dos SantosJoao Ruas
David Palumbo
Tomasz JedruszekAkihitoBromDonato GiancolaS.S. Rossbach

Spectrum 19

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
304506345Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
2011, Briefly Noted - Arnie Fenner
BromLisa FalkensternScott Gustafson (Jury Chairman), Jeremy Cranford, Peter de Sève, Dawn Rivera, and Jon SchindehetteWriteup and photos of The Spectrum 19 Awards Ceremony held at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live!
Spectrum 19 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
James GurneyGoldTyler JacobsonEdward Kinsella IIIAlex AliceJustin SweetVirginie RoparsJean-Baptiste MongeRaoul VitaleMichael Whelan
SilverAndroid JonesJean-Baptiste MongeJim MurrayDaniel DociuThomas S. KueblerJames GurneyAndroid JonesJustin Gerard

Spectrum 20

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
304456340Chairman's Message - Cathy Fenner
Hello, I Must Be Going - Arnie Fenner
Donato GiancolaBill MayerTim Bruckner, Irene Gallo, Tim Kirk, Mark A. Nelson, and Michael Whelan
Spectrum 20 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
BromGoldDan dos SantosDavid PalumboPaolo RiveraAllen WilliamsVirginie RoparsSam BosmaKekai KotakiCory Godbey
SilverAndroid JonesCharles VessDavid PetersenDaniel DociuDavid MengSam WeberLucas GracianoAndrew Mar

Spectrum 21

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFeatured ArtistFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
304553264Grand Master Award essay - Terri Windling
The Year In Review - John Fleskes
Ray Harryhausen Remembered - William Stout
Android JonesRebecca Léveillé-GuayGabriel VerdonCory Godbey, George Pratt, J. Anthony Kosar, Shelly Wan, and Allen WilliamsThis was the first volume to be edited by
John Fleskes, taking over for Arnie
and Cathy Fenner.
Spectrum 21 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Iain McCaigGoldKent WilliamsNicholas DelortThomas CampiTheo PrinsThe Shiflett Bros.Tran NguyenBill CarmanOmar Rayyan
SilverVicto NgaiScott GustafsonMark A. NelsonVance KovacsColin & Kristine PooleYuko ShimizuJustin SweetYukari Masuike

Spectrum 22

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury MembersNotes
304482241The Grand Master Award essay - Gary Gianni
The Year In Review - John Fleskes
Bastien Lecouffe DeharmeTran NguyenJustin Gerard, Virginie Ropars, Greg Ruth, Annie Stegg Gerard, and Dice TsutsumiShort articles were The Spectrum Muse and an overview of Spectrum Fantastic Art Live.
Spectrum 22 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Scott GustafsonGoldTaylor WesslingDan dos SantosAudrey BenjaminsenSung ChoiForest RogersTran Nguyen Rovina Cai Cynthia Sheppard
SilverYuko ShimizuScott GustafsonAlex AliceAudrey BenjaminsenDavid SilvaSam BosmaLaura Lee BromPaul Bonner
Rising Star Award
Wylie Beckert

Spectrum 23

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
304513281Grand Master Award essay - Rebecca Léveillé-Guay
Spectrum 23 Award Ceremony and Year In Review - John Fleskes
Android JonesJulie BellDavid Palumbo, Cynthia Sheppard, Kirk Thatcher, Charlie Wen, and Terryl Whitlatch
Spectrum 23 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Mike MignolaGoldNico Delort Rovina Cai Daren BaderVance KovacsForest RogersTran NguyenTyler JacobsonRob Rey
SilverJoseph QiuKarla OrtizNic KleinTe HuThomas KueblerChris SeamanJulie BellWayne Haag
Rising Star Award
Victor Maury

Spectrum 24

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
304527296Grand Master Award essay - George Pratt
Spectrum 24 Awards - J. Anthony Kosar
Year In Review - John Fleskes
Iain McCaigEmily ChenChristian Alzmann, Laura Lee Brom, Mark Newman, Victo Ngai, and John Picaclo
Spectrum 24 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Bill SienkiewiczGoldBayard WuBromJeremy WilsonSean Andrew MurrayJesse ThompsonTim O'BrienBill CarmanKarla Ortiz
SilverGreg RuthEdward Kinsella IIIDave McKeanIain McCaigAkihitoGalen DaraEd BinkleyJeffery Alan Love
Rising Star Award
Alessandra Pisano

Spectrum 25

PagesArtworksArtistsEssaysFront CoverBack CoverJury Members
303435269Grand Master Award essay - Arnie Fenner
Year In Review - John Fleskes
Paul BonnerWesley BurtTerry Dodson, Tyler Jacobson, Tran Nguyen, Karla Ortiz, and Chuck Pyle
Spectrum 25 Awards
GRAND MASTER AWARDAwardAdvertisingBookComicsConcept ArtDimensionalEditorialInstitutionalUnpublished
Claire WendlingGoldGreg RuthVicto NgaiAlex AliceWangjie LiForest RogersEdward Kinsella IIISeb McKinnonAndrew Hem
SilverLaurel BlechmanPetar MeseldžijaGary GianniAnthony FranciscoJessica DalvaTim O'BrienPiotr JablonskiMichael Macrae
Rising Star Award
Miranda Meeks

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian Lee Durfee</span> American painter and writer

Brian Lee Durfee is an American wildlife, landscape, and fantasy painter, and a fantasy and horror writer. His paintings have appeared in various genre and other magazines, games, and books. One of his wildlife paintings is in the permanent collection at the Grand Canyon National Park visitors center.

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