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August 26, 2014October 10, 2018

New Video: Spectrum Group Signing at Comic-Con in San Diego.

Hi, all,

We’ve just posted our latest video up on the Spectrum Fantastic Art website video area. Visit often for new videos posted weekly.

Watch the Spectrum artist group signing at the Flesk/Spectrum booth which took place on Friday, July 25th at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Eight artists took part including Daren Bader, Donato Giancola, Gary Gianni, Matthew Levin, Travis Lewis, Todd Lockwood, David Palumbo and Allen Williams. This was the beginning of a yearly signing event that we will have at both Comic-Con and Spectrum Fantastic Art Live each year. You can bring your own Spectrum books or pick up copies at our booth to get signed. Thanks to the artists for participating!

Enjoy,

John

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August 7, 2014October 10, 2018

New Videos!

Hi, everyone,

We’ve posted three all new videos on the Spectrum Fantastic Art website celebrating the Spectrum 21 Awards Ceremony and Spectrum Fantastic Art Live. I’m sharing them here as well.

Watch three hours of the Spectrum 21 Awards Ceremony in one minute through a series of time lapse photography. Follow the evening from the audience arrival at the Midland Theater to the closing curtain. The ceremony was held in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday, May 10, 2014 in conjunction with Spectrum Fantastic Art Live.

Watch the full Spectrum 21 Awards ceremony held on May 10, 2014 at Kansas City’s historic Midland Theater. The silver and gold Spectrum awards for the eight categories were announced as was the 2014 Grand Master award recipient. Enjoy this one hour and ten minute event.

Spectrum Fantastic Art Live was held on May 9-11th, 2014 at the Kansas City Convention Center, Grand Ballroom of Bartle Hall, Kansas City, MO. We offered a free 11 x 17 inch print at our Flesk / Spectrum booth during the SFAL special guest signing on Saturday from 11:15am to 12PM. Wayne Barlowe, Tim Bruckner, Frank Cho, Camilla d’Errico and Justin Sweet were on hand! This video takes you around the Flesk booth and wraps up showing the guest signing.

Visit the Spectrum Fantastic Art website for more videos here!

Enjoy,

John

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August 6, 2014October 10, 2018

The Spectrum Artist Group Signing at Comic-Con International in San Diego

We had an hour long Spectrum artist group signing at our Flesk/Spectrum booth on Friday, July 25th. Eight artists took part including Daren Bader, Donato Giancola, Gary Gianni, Matthew Levin, Travis Lewis, Todd Lockwood, David Palumbo and Allen Williams. This was the beginning of a yearly signing event that we will have at both Comic-Con and Spectrum Fantastic Art Live each year. You can bring your own Spectrum books or pick up copies at our booth to get signed.

Many thanks to these eight artists for taking part this year!

Comic-Con-Spectrum-Signing-2014-01 — Matthew Levin signing a copy of Spectrum.

Comic-Con-Spectrum-Signing-2014-02 — Travis Lewis was a welcome addition to the group.

Spectrum-signing-comic-con-2014-10 — Todd Lockwood talking with Daren Bader.

Comic-Con-Spectrum-Signing-2014-04 — Top row, from left to right: John Fleskes, Gary Gianni, Allen Williams, David Palumbo, Travis Lewis and Matthew Levin. Bottom row, from left to right: Donato Giancola, Todd Lockwood and Daren Bader.

Comic-Con-Spectrum-Signing-2014-05 — Allen Williams jokes with David Palumbo.

Comic-Con-Spectrum-Signing-2014-06 — Donato Giancola looks on as Gary Gianni adds his signature to a book for a lucky fan.

Comic-Con-Spectrum-Signing-2014-07 — Half-way through the autographing session it’s all smiles.

Comic-Con-Spectrum-Signing-2014-08 — Donato Giancola was having a good show partly due to his Game of Thrones painted calendar being released at the show.

Thanks again, everyone! See you at the next show.

Enjoy,

John

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August 4, 2014October 10, 2018

Reviewing the “Drawing Beautiful Women” Proofs With Frank Cho at Comic-Con

In an effort to keep the Drawing Beautiful Women: The Frank Cho Method book on schedule I had the oversized Studio Edition book proofs shipped direct to my hotel in San Diego during Comic-Con. The other bonus to this was that Frank and I could review them together. I brought the proofs to my Flesk booth on the Sunday of the show. Soon after Frank showed up our friends Jim Reid and Jim Silke stopped by to join in. After carefully inspecting the proofs, Frank, both Jim’s and myself gave the proofs our stamp of approval. Here’s a few pictures taken during our meeting.

Frank-Cho-Flesk-Proofs-SDCC-01 — Frank Cho inspecting the layouts and fine details on his way to approving the book proofs.

Frank-Cho-Flesk-Proofs-SDCC-02 — Frank continues to peruse the Studio Edition proofs which is shown in these pictures at actual size.

Frank-Cho-Flesk-Proofs-SDCC-03 — Frank opens one of the gatefold proofs while John Fleskes looks on.

Frank-Cho-Flesk-Proofs-SDCC-04 — Jim Silke, who knows a thing or two about drawing beautiful women, inspects one of the proof pages and offers his praise.

Frank-Cho-Flesk-Proofs-SDCC-05 — Here, we are discussing the tonal areas of the pictures. Since the Studio Edition is so much larger than the trade edition we were able to add more pictures of Frank in his studio to this edition.

Frank-Cho-Flesk-Proofs-SDCC-06 — Flesk booth-man James Walker walks over to give his input, while Jim Silke and Jim Reid look on.

Enjoy,

John

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July 31, 2014October 10, 2018

“Wayne Thiebaud: Works on Paper, 1948-2004” Hardcover Exhibit Catalog

Hi, everyone,

In the fall of 2013 I had the honor of working again with Michael Zakian who is the director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Our first experience working together was when we packaged the “Illustrating Modern Life” book for the museum.

It was a joy to design and package their latest exhibit catalog for the Wayne Thiebaud show held at the Weisman under Michael’s direction. Michael is among one of the most professional and inspiring individuals I have worked with. His kindness is exemplary, which brings out the best in others around him.

Designing the Wayne Thiebaud book was a thrill. Thiebaud’s colors and shapes intertwine in a beautiful unifying fashion that is deceptively simple, yet incredibly difficult to achieve.

Here is a brief description about the book followed by a link to read more and purchase a copy through our Flesk online store if you wish.

“Wayne Thiebaud: Works on Paper, 1948-2004” is an exhibition hardcover catalog of eighty-five prints and drawings that explores his rich dialogue with the visual language of graphic art. Drawn from the holdings of the artist’s work in the collection of the University Library Gallery at California State University, Sacramento, it provides a survey of the various printmaking media he has explored through his long career and includes examples of his woodcuts, serigraphs, etchings, lithographs and monotypes. It also offers insight into his favorite subjects—everyday American food, the urban landscape of San Francisco, the majestic mountain scenery of Yosemite and the lyric, arcadian, agricultural fields of the Sacramento River Valley.

Learn more about the Wayne Thiebaud: Works on Paper, 1948-2004 book at the Flesk Publications website.

Enjoy,

John

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July 30, 2014October 10, 2018

Masquerade by Terry Dodson: 2014 Sketchbook

Terry Dodson debuted his latest sketchbook collection, Masquerade at Comic-Con last week. This latest sketchbook features an assortment of material including pencil sketches, ink and marker preliminaries, convention sketches, character designs and a show print drawing with the process shown in a step-by-step format.

We have copies available on our Flesk online store if you are interested. Each copy comes initialed “TD” by Terry and is only available direct from him at shows or from us.

Visit here to pick up a copy.

You can also visit Terry’s blog here to see some of the sketches that he made during Comic-Con.

Enjoy,

John

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July 24, 2014October 10, 2018

Flesk / Spectrum Panel at Comic-Con International

Hi, everyone,

The Flesk/Spectrum panel was held earlier today at Comic-Con International in San Diego. From left to right: John Fleskes, William Stout, Frank Cho, Daren Bader and Terry Dodson shared news about upcoming book projects, Spectrum news and the importance of working on creator owned projects.

I’ll post more details over the next week.

Thanks to everyone who made the panel!

Enjoy,

John

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July 14, 2014

Terry Dodson Sketching Video

Last October I visited Scheidam, The Netherlands with Terry and Rachel Dodson, Mark Schultz and Jim Reid. Scheidam is known for having the tallest windmills in the world. This particular one grabbed Terry’s attention as he pulled out his sketchbook and pens, and started drawing it. I grabbed my camera and filmed over his shoulder while watching for cars. Here’s a time lapse showing his process.

This sketch appears in Terry’s new sketchbook which will premiere at his booth at Comic-Con next week. I had the good fortune to help Terry put it together. It’s currently at the printer and I’ll be picking it up on my way to San Diego. Watch Terry’s blog for the cover, title and details when he announces them next week. I’ll have copies available on the Flesk website after the show.

Enjoy,

John

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July 9, 2014October 10, 2018

Spectrum 21 Awards Ceremony Pictures

Hi, everyone,

The Spectrum 21 Awards were held on May 10 at Kansas City’s historic Midland Theater. The silver and gold Spectrum awards for the eight categories were announced as was the 2014 Grand Master award recipient. Enjoy this batch of pictures giving you a glimpse into the evening.

John Fleskes opening the evening.

John English announcing the advertising award recipients.

Allen Spiegel receives the gold award on behalf of Kent Williams in the advertising category.

Craig Elliot and friend have entered the building.

Scott Gustafson accepting a silver award in the book category.

Frank Cho had the audience laughing with his off-the-cuff antics while he announced the comic award recipients.

Gregory Manchess, Kristine and Collin Poole.

The ever-stoked Greg Spalenka.

Mark A. Nelson giving his acceptance speech for his silver award in the comic category.

Paul Tobin, the perfect person for handing out concept art awards.

Bill Carmen (center) hams it up with friends.

Jarrod and Brendan Schiflett receive the gold award in the dimensional category.

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Corey and Erin Godbey, Justin Gerard, Annie Stegg-Gerard, Carolina Cooney and Paul Bonner

Tran Nguyen gave one of the most touching acceptance speeches of the night in receiving her gold award in the editorial category.

Bob Self of Baby Tattoo Books entertaining the crowd while handing out the institutional awards.

Looking dapper, Dan dos Santos (right) with friend.

Justin Sweet receiving the silver institutional award.

Bill Carmen receiving the gold for the institutional category.

Orbit books director, Lauren Panepinto, adds color to the evening as she announces the unpublished awards.

Omar Rayyan receives the gold award in the unpublished category.

Arnie and Kathy Fenner announce the 2014 Grand Master award.

Iain McCaig giving his acceptance speech for the Grand Master award.

Iain McCaig celebrating with friends after receiving his award.

Enjoy,

John

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June 19, 2014October 10, 2018

Free to View — Warren Chang Portrait Demonstration on Monday

Warren Chang will be doing a portrait demonstration this coming Monday.

It is open to the public and attendance is free!

When: Monday, June 23, 2014, 7pm-9pm

Where: Monterey Youth Center 777 Pearl Street Monterey, CA 93940

Warren will demonstrate his use of light and shadow to create form and likeness, from a live model. Utilizing a limited palette of colors with an emphasis on values and capturing the spirit and character of his model.

A Master Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America and Signature member of the California Art Club, Warren has been profiled in many publications, including the covers of American and International Artist magazines.

Enjoy,

John

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