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✨FOSSIL POKEMON KEYCHAINS ✨

I'm going to be selling these at Lightbox Expo in two weeks at the Pasadena convention center, Oct 25th-27th in California!

I'll also be selling prints and zines, so consider buying tickets here!

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LIGHTBOX EXPO 2019 - INTERVIEW with SCHOOLISM'S BOBBY CHIU

BOBBY CHIU is AMAZINGLY TALENTED. His art has inspired some of DIRECTORS of TV/FILM. He is a PRODUCER of an ANIMATED TV SHOWS from AMAZON PRIME. And he has founded SCHOOLISM, the renowned affordable online art education website.

Now, he is creating what could be the COMICON for ARTISTS (I mean, has SDCC been for artists in the past few years??) - called LIGHTBOX EXPO! Saturday AM has heard about and been inspired by him and NOW we’re honored to INTERVIEW HIM on the EVE of the INAUGURAL LIGHTBOX EXPO 2019.

Saturday AM: How did you and Jim Demonakos come up with the idea of doing LightBox Expo? 

Bobby Chiu: I am an artist myself and we are both big admirers and advocates for the art community. We both felt that there are so many movies, games, stories that’s so many of us are fans of yet do not know the artist that created those designs or illustrations. We just felt like there was a great mission there to make an event where people can come and meet the artist behind their favorite movies, games, animation, and illustration. 

Saturday AM: What are the Panel Discussions that you are most excited for this weekend?

 Bobby Chiu:  There’s too many to choose from! Where do I begin…? There’s, of course, the Keynote or the marvel studios artist panel or perhaps the drawing sessions with a real wolf, eagle or turkey vulture. There are presentations from some of the biggest studios like Sony, Netflix, Disney, Pixar, Weta Workshop and many more. I think if I had to choose, I would pick the demos. There is so much to be learned when watching a master at work. 

Saturday AM: What made you decide to pursue art as a career vs other professions that could be considered more financially stable?

 Bobby Chiu:  Actually, I tried to pursue business when I was in college but I ended up drawing all the time and not paying attention in class. I even remember painting a cat with pastels for my accounting exam, handing it in and leaving. Once I learned that you CAN have a great living working as an artist for various entertainment industries, that was it. I was hooked. 

 Saturday AM: For some people, it seems that many professional artists on social media have a particular identity. Fanart, anime or cartoon style, gender/ race swaps are all very popular tropes on social media platforms. What are your thoughts about an Artist having to develop a unique look or "art style" in a competitive industry?

 Bobby Chiu:  I think it’s one of those things that if you’re true to yourself and what you truly love to draw and paint, you won’t have to worry about being unique. When you take all the bits and pieces about life that you love to draw your art will speak about you as a person and as a person you are a unique individual. Honesty is the fastest way of creating an awesome identity.  

 Saturday AM: Instagram has emerged as one of the largest showcases for Artists but they're not at the event. What do you make of social platforms (vs. artist-specific websites to showcase their online portfolios) for artist exposure?

 Bobby Chiu: I think social media has helped out Artists tremendously. It’s created a bridge to a wider audience for so many that would otherwise be unknown.  

Saturday AM: Do you have an upcoming project that you are excited about?

 Bobby Chiu:   The show I helped create, Niko and the Sword of Light will premiere its second half of Season 2 on the opening day of LightBox Expo! There’s a few more… But I can’t talk about them at this moment. 

 Saturday AM: Was it always the plan to involve Video Games, Animation, TV/FILM, and/or comics as the main areas for the artists to engage with the show? Was Music ever considered or Youtube?

 Bobby Chiu:  This was always the plan to involve video games, animation, TV, movies, and Illustration to the show but we also have some truly great YouTubers like Proko and Ross Tran at the event.

 Saturday AM: What words of wisdom can you give to people who want to be successful artists?

 Bobby Chiu: Now more than ever, if you learn enough, the whole world has no choice but to notice you. 

 Saturday AM: What would you say to artists who constantly struggle with whether they have the time to draw or even believe their art isn't good enough?

 Bobby Chiu:  Kind of like working out in the gym, if we can learn to enjoy the struggle, you’ll go very far and those early memories will be some of your fondest when you're successful.

 Saturday AM: Will there be a 2020 LightBoxExpo?

Bobby Chiu:  Absolutely. September 11-13, 2020  

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LIGHTBOX EXPO 2019 - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for ARTISTS!

H.R. Giger (Alien), Ralph McQuarrie (Star Wars), Jean “Moebius” Giraud (TRON), Ron Cobb (Back to the Future), Syd Mead (Blade Runner) to receive the Concept Art Awards' Inaugural 

Lifetime Achievement Award at LightBox Expo

Saturday, September 7th in Pasadena

(September 4th, 2019) Legendary artists H.R. Giger (Alien), Ralph McQuarrie (Star Wars), Jean “Moebius” Giraud (TRON), Ron Cobb (Back to the Future), Syd Mead (Blade Runner) will be honored with the Concept Art Awards' Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at LightBox Expo in Pasadena, CA.

The Concept Art Association will host its first annual award show: The Concept Art Awards, presented by LightBox Expo. The new industry award is the first of its kind to recognize and bring increased awareness of the role that concept artists throughout the world of movies, television, video games and more. The award ceremony is just of the highlights of LightBox Expo, a one-of-a-kind event featuring 250 of the best artists in the animation, illustration, live action and gaming industries under one roof for the ultimate celebration of art.

The Concept Art Awards honors the behind-the-scenes individuals working within the entertainment industry that help create some of the most iconic art of our time. This year, in addition to awarding excellence in student character art, student environment art, independent character art, independent environment art, and fan art, the Concept Art Awards will be awarding five Lifetime Achievement Recipients. The Recipients are H.R. Giger (Alien), Ralph McQuarrie (Star Wars), Jean “Moebius” Giraud (TRON), Ron Cobb (Back to the Future) and Syd Mead (Blade Runner). These pioneers helped shape the worlds and characters of some of the biggest science fiction and fantasy movies of the 1970s and beyond and transformed the concept art industry into what it is today.

The Awards will be a celebration of the professional art created over the past year across film, series, and games. The event will be emceed by Jonah Ray (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and feature presenters such as Iain McCaig (Star Wars), Neville Page (Star Trek), Mingjue Helen Chen (Ralph Breaks the Internet), Bobby Chiu (Alice in Wonderland), Robh Ruppel (Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End), Dan Luvisi and many more special guests will join the show throughout the night. 

The trophies were created by CAA sponsor, Legacy Effects, and other sponsors of the night include SGX Print, Legion M, ImagineFX, Gallery Nucleus, The Writing Room, and Title Sponsor, LightBox Expo. 

The Concept Art Association was created with the mission of elevating and raising the profile of concept artists, their art and their involvement in various entertainment industries. The Concept Art Association was founded by concept artist and Head of Visual Development at Marvel Studios, Ryan Meinerding; Talent Manager Rachel Meinerding; and Producer and Co-Founder of the BRIC Foundation, Nicole Hendrix.

Attendance to the Concept Art Awards show is free with a 3-Day or Saturday LightBox Expo pass and will be held in the Main Ballroom at the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday, September 7th at 6:30PM.

LightBox Expo will feature 250 of the best artists in animation, illustration, live action and gaming industries under one roof for the ultimate celebration of art, including Patrick O'Keefe (Art Director of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), Alvin Lee (Senior Artist on League of Legends), Kei Acedera (Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland), Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy), Daniel Arriaga (Coco), Iain McCaig (Star Wars), Crash McCreery (Jurassic Park), Pernille Orum (DC Superhero Girls), Chris Sanders (writer/director of How to Train Your Dragon), Jana Schirmer (Visual Development Artist at Marvel Studios), Karla Ortiz (Dr. Strange), and more. Tickets are on sale now, and information about the event, including a full list of artists who are appearing, can be found at: https://www.lightboxexpo.com/

Learn more about the Concept Art Association and the 2019 Concept Art Awards Presented by LightBox Expo at: https://www.conceptartassociation.com/

For more information, please visit www.lightboxexpo.com and follow on Twitter,Facebook, and Instagram. To request interviews, contact: info@lightboxexpo.com.

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WE'RE GOING TO LIGHTBOX EXPO!

HAVE YOU HEARD OF LIGHTBOX EXPO?

It’s only the NEWEST and COOLEST gathering of ARTISTS from the World’s of ANIMATION, COMICS, VIDEOGAMES, and more!

We’re sending our COMMUNITY MANAGER (Jackie Rindle) and we WANT YOUR HELP!

We need YOUR QUESTIONS and PICKS for who we can chat with to get the lowdown on ALL THINGS ART!

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Which new technology would MAKE ART CREATION EASIER?

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

ANNOUNCING LIGHTBOX EXPO, AN ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF ART IN PASADENA

Inaugural Guests Include Daniel Arriaga (Coco), Iain McCaig (Star Wars), Crash McCreery (Jurassic Park), Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, Ryan Meinerding (Marvel Studios), Karla Ortiz (Dr. Strange), Victoria Ying (Tangled), illustrator Claire Wendling, and Many More

October 29, 2018 - In 2019, celebrated character designer and illustrator Bobby Chiu (Disney's Alice in Wonderland) and Emerald City Comic Con founder Jim Demonakos are launching LightBox Expo, a three day celebration of the visual arts in Pasadena, California. LightBox Expo (or LBX) will be a multi-faceted experience for everyone from aspiring artists and students, to professionals and fans, with a focus on animation, illustration and concept art. An impressive range of artists, including Daniel Arriaga (Coco), illustrator Loish, Iain McCaig (Star Wars), Crash McCreery (Jurassic Park), Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, Ryan Meinerding (Marvel Studios), Karla Ortiz (Dr. Strange), Victoria Ying (Tangled), and illustrator Claire Wendling, are already confirmed as inaugural guests with more guests to be announced in the upcoming months. The event will be held from September 6-8, 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center with tickets going on sale early next spring.

After years of holding workshops around the world with his company Schoolism, Bobby Chiu is partnering  with Jim Demonakos to found the event. “LightBox Expo was conceived as a way to unite the best artists in the animation, illustration, live action and gaming industries under one roof for the ultimate celebration of art,” said Chiu, LightBox Expo’s Creative Director. “This event is a place where we can come together once a year to hang out, share our work with the public, meet other artists, further our skills and educate those coming up in our respective industries.”

One of the missions of LightBox Expo is to ensure that the artists in attendance, from students to professionals, will be respected and treated fairly. To that end, an advisory council has been created, made up of some of the most experienced artists and studio representatives in the business, including Stephen Silver (Kim Possible), Justin Goby Fields (Ironklad Studios), Helen Mingjue Chen (Wreck-it Ralph), Ryan Lang (Big Hero 6), Renee di Cherri (Adobe), Douglas Little (Wacom), Christophe Lautrette (Kung Fu Panda), alongside previously mentioned artists McCreery, McCaig, Ortiz and Loish. “We’re really proud of the Advisory Council and its impact on the event,” said Demonakos, the LBX Convention Director. “Their direction is helping us put together an experience like no other, including a professional development day on Friday, plus countless hours of programming to help artists no matter what stage they’re at in their career.”

For more information, please visit www.lightboxexpo.com and follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Inquiries regarding participating in the event, including exhibiting, advertising or sponsorship, may be directed to info@lightboxexpo.com.

David Hyde

Superfan Promotions LLC

@superfanpr

About the Show Organizers:

Bobby Chiu has been a professional artist for over twenty years, starting at the age of seventeen designing Disney, Warner Bros., and Star Wars toys at Thinkway Toys in Toronto, Canada. He is the founder and creative director at Imaginism Studios located in Toronto. He is an acclaimed concept artist and character designer, winning an Emmy award for his creation of Niko and the Sword of Light. Some of his most well known designs are the characters for Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Tim Burton's Alice Through the Looking Glass, and he was also a Master Award recipient at Exposé 3. 

Bobby is also extremely passionate about teaching and education and is heavily involved in the artistic community. He continuously provides lectures at schools, workshops, and conventions. He also runs an online school known as Schoolism, for today's evolving artist, and hosts a YouTube channel that is extremely educational and informative, providing artist interviews, tips, demos, and news.

Jim Demonakos has been active in the pop culture event industry for two decades. He is the founder of Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, and he spent 15 years developing it into the premier event of every convention season. After stepping down from that role, he worked on events around the world including New York Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, Comic Con Paris, and many more.

Jim’s other projects have included co-writing the New York Times bestselling graphic novel The Silence of Our Friends, creating and manufacturing The Classic Comic Book Spinner Rack and running the largest chain of retail comic books stores in the Pacific Northwest.