The Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists awarded the 25th Chesley Awards today at the North American Science Fiction Convention in Raleigh, NC. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.
Best hardcover illustration: Matthew Stewart
Valley of Shadows
Best paperback illustration: Scott Altmann
The Mysterious Mr. Spines: Flight
Best magazine cover illustration: John Picacio
Asimov’s, September, 2009
Best interior illustration: Gary Lippincott
“Dr. Turtles, On Hares“ from Come to the Fairies Ball
Best gaming-related illustration: Lucas Graciano
“Silverwing” [pictured above]
Best three-dimensional work: Vincent Villafranca
“The Switching Hour”
Best unpublished color work: Raoul Vitale
“Unrequited”
Best unpublished monochrome work: Justin Gerard
“Steampunk Wizard of Oz”
Best product illustration: Matthew Stewart
“Battle Under the Mountain”
Best art director: Irene Gallo, Tor Books
Award for contribution to ASFA: Ingrid Nielson
Lifetime artistic achievement award: Greg Hildebrandt
To see images of all the winners and nominees, please visit the ASFA website.