W.J. Hodgson
W.J. “Bill” Hodgson began publishing articles in national magazines in the mid-70s, and added illustration for coffee-table books while still in high school. He has been drawing, painting, and writing ever since. He lives near OKC with Sherrie, a veterinarian, as well as various critters.
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4:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: JQH Boardroom
Artwork in Progress: A Design and Color Workshop
SF artist and illustrator W.J. Hodgson offers an in-depth review of design and color concepts artists can use to punch up their pieces. Whether it's conveying a message with your work, making it more collectible, or you just want to get a better handle on a work-in-progress that's not quite coming together, this lecture and hands-on technique demo is for you. Sketch supplies provided, but you may also bring a small in-process 2-D piece for review. (2 hours. Limit 14 participants.)
Moderator: W J Hodgson
Panelists: W J Hodgson
10:00 AM | Location: Boomer B
Re-Covered Books, for Charity!
Artists create new cover art for books in our charity collection. Books and their custom covers will be available for sale in the Charity Sale. (Books and cover paper provided.)
Moderator: James Hollaman
Panelists: James Hollaman, Peri Charlifu, W J Hodgson, Johnnie Johnson, Harold Neal
Tracks: Art, Fantasy, Science Fiction
10:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room
Late Night Artists Chat Vol. 2
This is a chance for artists and fans to meet in a relaxed setting to talk all things art! Ask questions, share ideas, and socialize. (Hotel side)
Moderator: Mitzi Bartlett
Panelists: Mitzi Bartlett, Blair Bartlett - Alternate Realities Studio, Peri Charlifu, JR Daniels, Muriel Fahrion, Jan S. Gephardt, Teddy Harvia, Rubiee Tallyn Hayes, W J Hodgson, Bekah June, Mike Kennedy, Kimber, Luna Reign Cosplay, Harold Neal, Kathleen M O'Brien
Tracks: Art, General Interest, Meetup
1:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
How the Little Dragon Got So Big in Art
Dragons in early art tended to be smaller than a horse. Today's dragons are mighty and massive. What caused dragon inflation? An open discussion about the size discrepancies of dragons in art.
Moderator: Ted Pennella
Panelists: Ted Pennella, David Carrico, Tim Chessmore, Teddy Harvia, W J Hodgson
Tracks: Culture & World Affairs, Fantasy, History, Art