Celebration 2019 Artists

[Meriwyn]

I can't believe how many of the "regular" Celebration artists have not been asked back next year! Randy Martinez, Katie Cook, Grant Gould, Hugh Fleming, Jamie Snell, and other "big" names have all had their artwork rejected. Does this bring truth to the rumor that Disney/Lucasfilm is trying to phase out the Original Trilogy generation and just want to promote all the new stuff and cater to a younger audience? That would really suck if that were so. They shouldn't be ignoring the era that started it all.

 

[Hail_Lord_Helmet]

Wow no Katie Cook? Joe Hogan got rejected too.

 

[Hutt]

Where are you finding this info? Is there a list?
Katie was already announced as attending as an author. I wonder if that had something to do with the decision? She can't be 2 places at once...

 

[SpecialOpsUnit]

No Joe Hogan is disappointing, was hoping he'd do a Clone print.

 

[Hail_Lord_Helmet]

Where are you finding this info? Is there a list?
Katie was already announced as attending as an author. I wonder if that had something to do with the decision? She can't be 2 places at once...

Katie can be at her art booth most of the time and then step away for a signing or two. I personally didn’t see her post that she got declined but OP apparently did. Joe Hogan posted on Facebook that he was rejected. Hope Chris Trevas and Jerry Vanderstekt got accepted.

 

[Meriwyn]

Katie's art was declined, yes. She posted about it.

 

[Hail_Lord_Helmet]

Add Lawerence Reynolds to the rejection list...

 

[DarthBeek]

No Christian Waggoner - but he will still be appearing and have a booth.

 

[DarthBeek]

This show has become a joke. Thanks Disney, ya bozos.

 

[Hutt]

A few disappointments but I'm sure there will still be a few of the "regulars" who make it. There have been a ton of new sketch card artists who are eligible to enter in the past couple years so I'm sure the competition was extra stiff, which I don't see as a bad thing.

 

[Khev]

Will Jason Palmer be attending? He had the best print at Celebration 2017 IMO.

It'd also be nice if Jerry Vanderstelt did a "movie poster" style print of RO or Solo. I'm not holding my breath though as he seems to prefer just doing character portraits at this point in time.

 

[BenObi_70]

From the official site:

And take a stroll through Artist Alley, which will be home to some familiar creators and new faces this year: Malcom Tween, Darren Tan, Jason Christman, Zoltan Simon, Joey Spiotto, Brian Miller, Matt Busch, Chris Trevas, Karen Hallion, Adrianna Vanderstelt, Danny Haas, Jason Palmer, Spencer Brinkerhoff, Kaela Croft, Brandon Kenney, Russell Walks, Dianne Harrop, Kayla Woodside, Alex Buechel, Cryssy Cheung, Steve Anderson, Brian DeGuire, Chris Dee, Michael Pasquale, Cat Staggs, Jerry Vanderstelt, and Brian Rood.

https://www.starwars.com/news/chewbacca-actor-joonas-suotamo-star-wars-celebration-chicago

 

[Roque]

From the official site:

And take a stroll through Artist Alley, which will be home to some familiar creators and new faces this year: Malcom Tween, Darren Tan, Jason Christman, Zoltan Simon, Joey Spiotto, Brian Miller, Matt Busch, Chris Trevas, Karen Hallion, Adrianna Vanderstelt, Danny Haas, Jason Palmer, Spencer Brinkerhoff, Kaela Croft, Brandon Kenney, Russell Walks, Dianne Harrop, Kayla Woodside, Alex Buechel, Cryssy Cheung, Steve Anderson, Brian DeGuire, Chris Dee, Michael Pasquale, Cat Staggs, Jerry Vanderstelt, and Brian Rood.

https://www.starwars.com/news/chewbacca-actor-joonas-suotamo-star-wars-celebration-chicago

Looking forward to seeing the work.

 

[Kronet]

First wave of prints previewed:

Link: https://www.darkinkart.com/collections/star-wars-celebration-chicago-2019

Pre-Order for Pick-Up for Attendees Only beginning February 27th @ noon PT & ending March 15th @ noon PT



"Before Dark Times" by James Silvani, $40, 18" x 24" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"Chewie" by Alex Buechel, $45, 18" x 24" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"In Umbris Potestas Est" by Cryssy Cheung, $60, 16" x 20" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"Cantina" by Jason Christman, $60, 36" x 12" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"Guidance From Wolves" by Kaela Croft, $50, 18" x 12" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"Pack Hunt" by Chris Dee, $45, 11.69" x 16.54" (A3) lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"Celebrating 20 Years of Podracing" by Brian DeGuire, $45, 16" x 20" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"Ill-Starred Love" by Zoltan Simon (SimonZ), $49, 16" x 21.6" giclee print on resin coated luster paper, 250 piece edition

"30 Seconds Over Tatooine" by Cat Staggs, $75, 18" x 24" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

"Mandalorian" by Malcolm Tween, $60, 19" x 13" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

 

[epsilonjedi]

Really only love Tween (as always) and the Cantina one but not thrilled with the rest of the art so far and extremely disappointed at some of the artists that got rejected. This should be a fan vote kind of thing. Staggs for $75? Wow huge pass. I remember when she was $35 not too long ago.

 

[BenObi_70]

I like "Cantina" a lot.

 

[Sergiu]

"30 Seconds Over Tatooine" by Cat Staggs, $75, 18" x 24" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

This looks like a photo of a Sideshow 1/6 figure with some photoshop added there.

 

[Rodders]

Cantina’s my favourite, but i’ll Have to get Malcolm Tween’s Mandalorian.

 

[Hutt]

They look good so far, I'm looking forward to seeing the others. My one question though:

I'm not an aurebesh expert by any means, it must say Chewy but it seems like the characters were a little off when I looked it up. Maybe the e was flipped or something?

I'm not holding my breath but I still hope we get art with two tubes .

 

[Irish_Jedi]

When are the balance of the prints being revealed? Really hoping for more here.

 

[vpkirk]

Cantina’s my favourite, but i’ll Have to get Malcolm Tween’s Mandalorian.

I am digging Cantina as well, convincing my wife it could go in our house is another issue....

 

[DarthBeek]

Anxiously awaiting Mr. Vanderstelt's offering....... and curious to see what my bud Spencer whipped up!

 

[deathstar1000]

Already seeing two - three that I must get. B)

 

[dutchart]

Hi Gang.
Pre Orders have begun on Dark Ink!
I will be in my own booth, #4223 as well as Adrianna Vanderstelt.
Wednesday I will be able to post the full image along with an active Pre Order page.
Here is a tease for now : )

JV

 

[DarthBeek]

Hi Gang.
Pre Orders have begun on Dark Ink!
I will be in my own booth, #4223 as well as Adrianna Vanderstelt.
Wednesday I will be able to post the full image along with an active Pre Order page.
Here is a tease for now : )

JV

Ohhhhhhhh my .................

 

[CoolHandHan]

"Cantina" is nice but so far I'm only getting Tween...and of course Jerry's Jedi Luke. Can't wait to see the full image!!!

 

[epsilonjedi]

Hi Gang.
Pre Orders have begun on Dark Ink!
I will be in my own booth, #4223 as well as Adrianna Vanderstelt.
Wednesday I will be able to post the full image along with an active Pre Order page.
Here is a tease for now : )

JV

Your Art is up already on the Dark Ink Website however it is not this piece but it is fantastic!

 

[dutchart]

Your Art is up already on the Dark Ink Website however it is not this piece but it is fantastic!

Yes, the one on Dark Ink is an Acme release NOT my Exclusive Celebration Print. Notice that there is no Celebration Logo also. With the "The Hopeful" Acme release, there is a link in the description that leads you directly to my Exclusive on my own site. This will be available for PRE ORDER on Wed. Pacific time around noon. For now, here is another teaser of my EXCLUSIVE

JV

 

[Hail_Lord_Helmet]

Spencer posted something on FB about prob putting his Preorder up tonight? So let’s see!

 

[Hail_Lord_Helmet]

Spence also may have meant putting the one up but not activating the page.

 

[Hail_Lord_Helmet]

Ok yeah he’s just going to set up his oreorder site but 27th for official preorder.

 

[Kronet]

Updated:

↓ "Maelstrom" by Brandon Kenney, $40, 11" x 17" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

↓ "The Phantom Menace" by Danny Haas, $60, 20" x 16" giclee print, 250 piece edition

↓ "No One is Ever Really Gone" by Karen Hallion, $60, 16" x 20" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

↓ "STARDUST: A Rogue One Tribute" by Michael Pasquale, $65, 18" x 24" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

↓ "The Force Unites Us" by Joey Spiotto, $75, 18" x 24" lithograph print, 250 piece edition

↓ "Heart of the Rebellion" by Darren Tan, $65, 16.5" x 23.3" (A2) lithograph print, 250 piece edition

↓ "The Returned" by Dianne (Diha) Vaznelis, $50, 13" x 19" giclee print, 250 piece edition

 

[smiles_hope]

https://www.darkinkart.com/pages/star-wars-celebration-chicago-additional-artists

a bunch more. No time to add the proper links and photos.

 

[GroundskeeperWillie]

That Trevas....

 

[jaymac]

That Trevas....

My thoughts also. Can’t wait to add it to the rest!

 

[Meriwyn]

Love the Hallion and the Woodside. Too much Ahsoka for my taste but that's just my opinion. Never really been a fan of the character.

 

[Hutt]

Anyone have a lead on the Anderson, Palmer and Walks prints? I wonder if they will be revealed before preorders start?

 

[deathstar1000]

My wallet is going to take a beating in a few hours, LOL!

 

[Hutt]

So I read the Steve Anderson print won't be revealed until after preorders go live. Still hoping for last minute showings by Palmer and Walks before I spend all my money...

 

[Antman]

Anyone have a lead on the Anderson, Palmer and Walks prints? I wonder if they will be revealed before preorders start?

Russell Walks posted a teaser on his instagram page.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXEnNyhIKX/