Glimpses—Gifts From Other Artists

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Mature audiences2006, 56-kB JPEG image
Sarah was so delighted by my appreciation of her pin-up art that she put a similar drawing in my own sketchbook—which in turn delighted me! Artwork copyright 2006 Sarah Silverman.
General audiences2005, 13-kB JPEG image
This was a charming and entirely unlooked-for gift drawn and made into a button in the Creator’s Lounge at Further Confusion courtesy of Chris “Ch’marr” Cogdon’s button-maker. Artwork copyright 2005 Summer Jackson.
General audiences2003, 25-kB JPEG images
This was one of the finest Christmas gifts I’ve ever received. I was literally speechless. Sketch and stuffie copyright 2003 Christina “Smudge” Hanson.
General audiences2002, 13-kB JPEG image
The comment that this looked like a stuffie Icara would like earned a laugh and the reply “Then she can have it! What are you going to name it?” For lack of anything better, “Lavender” stuck. Design copyright 2002 Christina “Smudge” Hanson.
General audiences1999, 64-kB JPEG image
Fel really liked Ross, but didn’t realize he existed in a medieval setting, so here’s a high-tech take. Artwork copyright 1999 Fel Lee.
Adult audiences1998, 55-kB JPEG image
This was a much-appreciated thank-you for an equally naughty piece of art she got as a gift. Artwork copyright 1998 Summer Jackson.
General audiences1998, 12-kB JPEG image
This cherished gift was completely unexpected, given shortly before a cross-country move. Artwork copyright 1998 Shannon Stuart.
Mature audiences1995, 53-kB JPEG image
Based on an idea for “nose art” in the Empires setting. Artwork copyright 1995 Jeremy “Wolf” Kidd. Character created by Chris Grant and used with permission.
Mature audiences1994, 48-kB JPEG image
This was discovered tucked in a sketchpad, months after it must have been drawn. Artwork copyright 1994 “Sky” Rigdon.
Adult audiences1991, 89-kB JPEG image
This framed gift was presented personally, and the reaction on unwrapping it caused much merriment, especially when a witness who would react badly to the subject matter asked to see. Fortunately, he didn’t press the issue when informed he wouldn’t like it. Artwork copyright 1991 Lia Graf.
General audiences1988, 44-kB JPEG image
Spending most of a convention sick in bed with a fever of 104° F is no fun at all. However, people did come visit, and this impromptu get-well card brought a smile. Artwork copyright 1988 Terrie Smith.
Mature aud.1984; 27-kB, 52-kB, 63-kB, 74-kB JPEG im.
Apparently this throw-away joke idea for a Playboy-esque anthropomorphic magazine caught his fancy, with some intriguing results. Trina is one of his stock characters, but the ounce isn’t identified. Don’t blame him for the awkwardly phrased cover copy, though—it came straight from the original material. Meros concept copyright 1982 Dave Bryant; artwork copyright 1984 Ken Sample.
Mature audiences1982, 67-kB and 64-kB JPEG images
Some whimsical art exchanges flew back and forth across the country; these are a couple of the results. They’ve yellowed badly, unfortunately, which required careful restoration in Photoshop. The results were surprisingly good. Artwork copyright 1982 Ken Sample.

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