Cory Godbey

SFAL

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:14:00 -0400

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.

Me, Zach, and Justin.

Zach’s going “COOORRRYYY” you can see his mouth do that.

My 2013 sketchbook, Lyrebird debuted at the show!

Available online early June.

Last day of the show oh my gosh

But, award.

Behold that triangular object.

See, one of the great things about getting everyone together for a show likes this is the award show. Saturday night, what amounts to the Oscars of Imaginative Realism takes place at the Midland Theater.

This year I’m pleased to report that I was nominated in the Unpublished category and The Fish Master won gold.

The Fish Master

David Petersen and me. This is an award winning photograph.

Paul!

#gerardtweets

Zach and me. A nice picture.

CALLING MOM OF COURSE

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Paul Bonner and Justin Gerard.

WHAT’S SO FUNNY HUH GUYS

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

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:30:03 -0400

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...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:56:23 -0400

theillustratedghost:

the illustrated ghost is going on sabbatical

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

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

and me, @corygodbey.

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the illustrated ghost will return Tuesday, May 7th

for another three month series.

Hey everyone, I’m pleased to show my piece for...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:30:34 -0400

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.

Rabbit-Bear

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:17:00 -0400

Here’s a look at a one-off piece, unrelated to any personal series. It’s for John O’Marra’s Chocolate Chips and Rocket Ships, an anthology of children’s poems.

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White Knight, detail.

Lots more roughs and work in progress below!

The rough.

Under-drawing.

Finished drawing. Cat and Fairy kid with a pear.

Finished drawing. White Knight.

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Color work in progress.

Finished color. White Knight.

And I’ll be posting the final next week!

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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:37:45 -0400

Here’s my watercolor in @gallerynucleus’ current...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:25:10 -0400

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.

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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:21:35 -0500

2013 @FreeComicBook Day Sneak Peek

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:35:36 -0500

archaiaentertainment:

A panel from @CoryGodbey’s LABYRINTH story #FCBD

Hey! Here’s a weekend that’s sure to show up in...

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:35:18 -0500

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.

Registration is now open!

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Hey! Here’s a pretty great thing I’ve gotten the...

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:18:00 -0500

Hey! Here’s a pretty great thing I’ve gotten the chance to be involved with called Motivarti, a 10 week mentorship program for aspiring artists, illustrators, and animators.

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Motivarti is an organization dedicated to providing resources, networking, and inspiration for people who create art related to the entertainment industry. Whether you’re a working professional, a recent graduate, or a student, you’ll find lectures, classes, workshops, and events that will broaden your creative horizons. Motivarti strives to bring together an alliance of entertainment artists, as well as providing motivation and resources to support the community.

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You can find the application here.
And here’s a direct link to my page.

Applications close this Saturday, February 2.

I’d love to work with you!

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