Behind the Scenes at Stuart Ng Books: #LightboxExpo2019 -- top tier talent (4 of 5) UPDATED 9.20.19 with links for books signed at LBX

THIS POST UPDATED 9.20.19 WITH LINKS FOR BOOKS SIGNED AT LBX. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED.
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Most conventions will have several headliners that draw crowds and drive ticket sales. Lightbox Expo took this convention expectation -- and many others -- to the next level.

Artist guests at Lightbox Exp were the very peak artists in concept art. This was an event they flocked to for a three-day festival of social engagement, professional education, and inspiring others. No other con can equal what Lightbox Expo delivers for this niche art community.

Here are just a few examples of the talent this Expo attracted..

CLAIRE WENDLING
https://stuartngbooks.com/rainbook.html

The Wendling legend began at Warner Bros animation studios in the 1990s, when her powerful concept art there left a linger impression on the artists she influenced. Since she was known only as "Wendling" few knew she was a woman. This was the pre-internet era. She returned to France at the end of her WB contract... but it was like she vanished.

Her first major sketchbook publication "Desk" landed in the US (via Stuart Ng Books) in 2005. Its success, and her books imported and later published by SNB, cemented her reputation as the preeminent artist's artist. The art world continues to marvel at her prowess. Her level of talent is what leading artists across the fields of illustration, animation and comic art look to for inspiration. Often imitated. Never duplicated. Always ahead of what everyone else is doing. She is the modern master. And she's funny, humble and witty -- all while speaking a second language.

Fans and peers lined up to see her, buy her books, and attend her talk.

MIKE MIGNOLA

Hellboy creator chose this Expo to showcase some personal paintings. Where else would you have a chance to see these??? And talk with him directly about this work???

TERRYL WHITLATCH
https://www.artstation.com/terrylwhitlatch

Terryl gave a talk on Friday and a demo on Sunday. Both with scientist Dr. Michael Habib.

She brought a few originals to this show -- and they sold quickly!!

No wonder fans waited patiently to get a signed book from this film and publishing icon.

More sample talks and artists..

STEPHEN SILVER

Artist, Educator, Advocate

https://www.silvertoons.com/

MEG PARK

https://megpark.tumblr.com/

Artist signings at the SNB Booth was another opportunity to meet leading artists in their fields. For some of these guests, their SNB signing was their only assigned meeting time while they attended the Expo.
Limited number of copies of signed books are now in stock at the SNB Store and available online via the SNB website. Order soon as these sell out fast.

photos and links from the SNB signings at #LightboxExpo2019

TONKO HOUSE FOUNDERS
http://www.tonkohouse.com/
Dice Tsutsumi (l) and Robert Kondo (r)

Copies of the book they signed at Lightbox are now on the SNB website:
https://stuartngbooks.com/the-dam-keeper-book-3.html

MINDY JOHNSON
https://www.mindyjohnsoncreative.com/

Author and Disney scholar Mindy Johnson was signing her most recent book... a collaboration with Disney artist Lorelay Bove

Signed copies now for sale on the SNB website:
https://stuartngbooks.com/pencils-pens-and-brushes-a-great-girls-guide-to-disney-animation.html

Signed by Mindy Johnson and Lorelay Bove right.

Mindy Johnson below signing copies at Lightbox Expo.

Here are pics of signed copies now in SNB store and on website:

Signed by Brittney Lee on left...

Link for Brittney Lee signed copy
https://stuartngbooks.com/mary-blairs-unique-flair-the-girl-who-became-one-of-the-disney-legends.html

Artist LOISH

signed Saturday and Sunday, with long lines both days.

Link for signed Loish book:
https://stuartngbooks.com/the-sketchbook-of-loish-art-in-progress.html

Artist IRIS COMPIET

https://www.eyeris.eu/

Cover image of her book:

Link for signed Compiet book:
https://stuartngbooks.com/secrets-of-the-faultlines-and-beyond-signed.html
Also a few copies that include a sketch by the artist:
https://stuartngbooks.com/secrets-of-the-faultlines-and-beyond-signed-with-an-original-sketch.html

Artist KENT WILLIAMS https://stuartngbooks.com/kent-williams-eklektikos.html

and Artist WILLIAM WRAY https://stuartngbooks.com/abstract-signed.html

Link for signed Wray book:
https://stuartngbooks.com/abstract-signed.html

Artist JORGE GUTIERREZ

Jorge Gutierrez, Director of The Book of Life and the upcoming Maya and the Three (Netflix), signed his book of paintings, Border Bang, at the SNB booth at Lightbox Expo Sunday from 3pm to 5pm.

Link for signed book:
https://stuartngbooks.com/border-bang.html