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Best unpublished color work: Raoul Vitale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Best unpublished monochrome work: Justin Gerard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.
Woo, Grats all and Grats Irene!
Thanks, Richard! I had some good friends that are GREAT competition in that group…I am _very_ honored.
First of all, that dragon is AMAZING.
Secondly…yay Irene!!!! Big congrats!!!
Congrats Irene! Much deserved!!
John! Thank you — you are a gentleman. I would have been ecstatic if you won.I can’t imagine keeping up the quality you do with your workload. Nothing short of amazing.
Irene! Congratulations!
Hooray for all the winners! What an amazing lineup. And congratulations, Irene! A very well deserved honor!
Nice work Irene. Keep up the great work!