Cory Godbey

Cory seeks to tell stories with his work.
He also likes to draw monsters.

SFAL

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Last weekend was Spectrum Fantastic Art Live, the convention organized by the creators of the celebrated Spectrum annuals. 

Last year SFAL was, for me, the best show I had ever been apart of. In terms of quality of exhibitors, collectors, and really the whole event, from the awards show to meeting everyone. It was hands down the best show I’d ever had. Going into year two I had terribly high expectations. I’m pleased to report that the Fenners, and everyone involved with making SFAL outdid themselves again.

As long as it’s around, Spectrum will be my big show for the year. It’s no exaggeration to say it’s everything I love about conventions and none of the stuff I hate. No filler, no entertainment and media, just fantastic work and people who love it.

Here’s a look at our time. Some of these are pictures Erin took, some of them are from other friends.

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With any luck, today I’ll be getting in hand my new 2013 sketchbook, Lyrebird. The 54 page book, my longest and most densely packed collection of work to date, will debut at Spectrum Live this weekend. Lyrebird will be available online in my shop in early June. This represents my sixth yearly sketchbook and marks the I don’t know number of personal projects I have taken on in my quest to better myself as an artist.

With any luck, today I’ll be getting in hand my new 2013 sketchbook, Lyrebird.

The 54 page book, my longest and most densely packed collection of work to date, will debut at Spectrum Live this weekend.

Lyrebird will be available online in my shop in early June.

This represents my sixth yearly sketchbook and marks the I don’t know number of personal projects I have taken on in my quest to better myself as an artist.

theillustratedghost: the illustrated ghost is going on sabbatical while I focus on my main personal illustration series for 2013. … Until we are back, you can follow @aRealLiveGhost on Twitter and me, @corygodbey. … the illustrated ghost will return Tuesday, May 7th for another three month series.

theillustratedghost:

the illustrated ghost is going on sabbatical

while I focus on my main personal illustration series for 2013.

…

Until we are back, you can follow @aRealLiveGhost on Twitter

and me, @corygodbey.

…

the illustrated ghost will return Tuesday, May 7th

for another three month series.

Hey everyone, I’m pleased to show my piece for MicroVisions 2013! MicroVisions is a yearly charity art auction at the Society of Illustrators benefiting students. I’ll let you know when the piece is available for bidding.A huge thanks to Irene Gallo for inviting me! Over the course of this week I’ll be posting the process of this watercolor and ink piece. —- Watercolor and ink. 5” x 7” on Rives BFK.

Hey everyone, I’m pleased to show my piece for MicroVisions 2013!

MicroVisions is a yearly charity art auction at the Society of Illustrators benefiting students.
I’ll let you know when the piece is available for bidding.

A huge thanks to Irene Gallo for inviting me!

Over the course of this week I’ll be posting the process of this watercolor and ink piece.

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Watercolor and ink. 5” x 7” on Rives BFK.

Here’s my watercolor in @gallerynucleus’ current show, “Not in Kansas Anymore.”

I’ve experienced a few recent breakthroughs in traditional media. Between this piece and my upcoming MicroVisions 8 work I feel like I’ve gained a whole new way of working.


The Oz show is up for another for another two weeks! You can view the entire collection online here, or if you think you might like this piece enough to actually want it around you can inquire here.

Hey! Here’s a weekend that’s sure to show up in legends to come: I’ll be teaching aTLC Workshop, “Story and Pictures” along with Justin Gerard!

TLCWorkshops is a professional art series of instruction for the working illustrator. Located in the greater Seattle area, each weekend workshop is packed with one-on-one interaction and gives you the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the most brilliant art professionals working today.
In this dual-faculty workshop, Justin and Cory will cover their illustration processes and approaches to character-driven art. Students will work alongside the instructors to conceptualize and design their own character, craft their visual story and put it all together into a single image. The class will be heavily geared toward drawing and painting traditionally, but Justin and Cory will also demonstrate how they use digital tools to enhance their work (digital artists welcome!).
August 16-18, 2013.