Artists: Warriors and Amazons: a tribute to Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell

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ArtOrder and Gallery Provocateur pay tribute to Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell with an epic ArtOrder Challenge and Art Show!

by Jon Schindehette

It’ll come as no surprise when I say that I love art, but even more than the art, I love the artists that create the art. I have been honored to meet and work with an amazing array of artists throughout the years. Each of them, whether student or long-time professional, have impacted my life in many ways. Occassionally, I have the joy of meeting creatives that actually make a difference in my life, and for those folks I like to do something to show the impact they have had on my life and career. And whenever possible, I like to see if anyone else would like to join me in saying "thank you" for the contribution, and impact they have had on my life.

A few years ago, Veronika Kotlajic and I teamed up to do a tribute to Frank Frazetta. Both the ArtOrder® challenge and the ensuing art show were well loved and well attended. Veronika and I were having a conversation recently about taking this idea on again. This time though, we wanted to honor someone that was still available - so they could feel the love and adoration of the community. Think of it as a giant “Thank You” card for someone that has inspired us, motivated us, taught us, and been a beacon in the illustration world.

And to make it even better, we chose not one person, but a dynamic duo!

This time around, ArtOrder and Gallery Provocateur are teaming up to recognize and acknowledge Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell for their contributions to the illustration industry, and the art world in general.

INTRODUCTION

Boris and Julie have rocked the art world for years. They are most well known for their powerful images of stoic warriors, beautiful amazons and fearsome monsters. Their exquisite use of color and texture elevate the imaginative realism of their works. Their works can be seen through out the fantasy and sci-fi illustration world. They have worked for virtually every major publishing house with a SFF line, and can be seen on album covers, comics, video game art, motion picture advertising, and my favorite annual calendar.

Now, as if their careers aren’t full enough already, there are also tireless teachers and mentors. I’ve had the honor of watching them in their element at programs like the Illustration Master Class (IMC), and have seen them interact with students and professionals at numerous events. Plain and simple, they are just great people…

…and I think it is time that we, as a community, thanked them for their contributions. So Veronika and I dreamed up an ArtOrder Challenge and Tribute Art Show to give folks an opportunity to join in and play along with us.

The ArtOrder Challenge

Much like the Frank Frazetta ArtOrder challenge, this one comes with a built in theme - the works of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell!

Challenge Concept
This is a tribute to Boris and Julie, we’re looking for pieces that pay your respects to their work. Create a piece that is evocative of their work but not a carbon copy or literal rendition of it. It must convey the essence of their distinctive work. Both Boris' and Julie's compositions are strong and based on classical principles, masterpieces of energy and color. Epic and powerful. Images must be more than just a repaint of a reference image. Use your own style and voice to create your piece - maybe you take on one of their iconic themes, or do your take on subject matter that they are famous for, or maybe you have a more unique and creative way to pay your regards. The options are numerous…just be creative!

Artists will retain all copyrights to their submitted works.

Details

Deadline - December 15, 2015
Medium - Any medium will be accepted
Size - Any size will be accepted

Submission process & specs - Submissions must be submitted through the InfectedByArt art submission process. Digital files for submission should be no smaller than 600x600 px. Dimensional works should be submitted as a single image that has one large image of the piece, and smaller details/views to give the judges a good understanding of the piece.

NOTE: All submissions are required to include media, and size information in the submission description to be elegible for inclusion in the art show.

Restrictions - Artists can submit multiple pieces, but it is highly encouraged to value quality over quantity.