Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Jeff Sturgeon

MisCon 39 Artist

Jeff is a northwest artist known for his beautiful award winning metal paintings usually involving space in one form or another. Jeff is also known for beautiful landscapes.

Jeff paints primarily with acrylics on either textured metal or canvas and his work has appeared on many book and magazine covers. Jeff is a guest and has been an AGOH at numerous cons around the country. Jeff is a member of the IAAA, the International Astronomical Artists Association.

Jeff’s work has won numerous awards over the years but he’s most proud of his Best of Show at NASFIC 2005, Judges Choice and 2 Childrens Choice awards LAcon4 WorldSF Con 2006 and a Judges Choice and Peoples Choice Best of Show Devention WorldSF Con 2008. Jeff was awarded one of the six coveted awards at Renovation, 2011 WorldSF Con in Reno, NV. Jeff has also been awarded Norwescon’s Best of Show three times and this year he was awarded Peoples Choice Best SF for the 6th time.

Jeff in a former life was a long time computer game artist/ art director most notably with Electronic Arts Seattle. He lives in the Cascade foothills of Wa with sons Corwin and Duncan.

Scheduled Panels and Games:

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(Tentative)

• Fri 2:00 - 2:50 PM, Meet the Artists, Dragon Pavilion
  Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: John Barba, Justin Barba, Jayel Draco, Doug Hemphill, Tess Langston, Todd Lockwood, Randy Pepprock, Steven K Smith (SKS Props), Jeff Sturgeon, Andy VanOverberghe, Jim Wright (Stonekettle), Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)

  Here's your first opportunity to meet and hang out with MisCon 39's artists. You can talk art, ask questions, have a cup of coffee (or something stronger), get things signed, whatever you want. Just come hang out.

• Break Fri 2:50 - Fri 4:00
• Fri 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Jeff Sturgeon Art Demo, Artist's Corner
  Panelists: Jeff Sturgeon

  Watch artist Jeff Sturgeon work on a painting.

• Break Fri 4:50 - Sat 10:00
• Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, The Business of Art, Dragon Pavilion
  Panelists: Jayel Draco, Todd Lockwood, Steven K Smith (SKS Props), Jeff Sturgeon

  Let's talk about the less fun side of being an artist: the business. What does it take to make a living through your art? What are the pitfalls? Downsides? How do you start?

• Sat 11:00 - 12:50 PM, Artist's Corner, Artist's Corner
  Panelists: Todd Lockwood, Randy Pepprock, Jeff Sturgeon, Andy VanOverberghe

  Hang out with some of MisCon's artists as they draw, paint, or play around with whatever catches their interest. Want to bring your own art materials and make your own stuff? Please do. Want to ask questions about anything art-related? Now is your chance. Just want to eat a sandwich, get something signed, and chat? Come have a seat. This is an informal hangout session--come and go as you like, or drop in for a few minutes between panels.

• Break Sat 12:50 - Sat 4:00
• Sat 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Echoes of Arrakis: Sand Worms, Spice, and Soundscapes, Dragon Pavilion
  Moderator: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle); Panelists: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle), Doug Hemphill, Frog Jones, Jeff Sturgeon

  Dive deep into the new Dune movies with us! We'll explore everything from the stunning visuals and epic story to the intricate world-building. Plus, we're thrilled to host Doug Hemphill, Academy Award-winning Sound Engineer for both Dune: Part One and Part Two. He'll share insights into how he crafted the unforgettable sounds of Arrakis – from the mighty sandworms to the subtle spice – making the films a truly immersive experience. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on all things Dune!

• Break Sat 4:50 - Sun 3:00
• Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM, Jeff Sturgeon Painting Demo, Artist's Corner
  Panelists: Jeff Sturgeon

  Watch artist Jeff Sturgeon work on a painting. You can ask him questions while you watch him work.

• Break Sun 3:50 - Mon 11:00
• Mon 11:00 - 11:50 AM, Oils, Acrylics, Aluminium, Wool, Glass: Let's Talk Art, Artist's Corner
  Panelists: Steven K Smith (SKS Props), Jeff Sturgeon, Andy VanOverberghe

  Oil painting. Acrylics. Digital. Pencils. Pens. Clay. Glass. Fibers. Metal. Why do our artists like working with the media they use? What are their benefits? Can you make a living oil painting these days?

• Mon Noon - 12:50 PM, An Artist's Life, Dragon Pavilion
  Panelists: Todd Lockwood, Nikki Rossignol McCoy, Steven K Smith (SKS Props), Jeff Sturgeon, Andy VanOverberghe

  Is the "artist's life" a romantic ideal? A relentless grind? Let's examine the journey of becoming and being an artist. We'll explore the diverse paths into creative careers, the daily realities (both exhilarating and exhausting) and will share the triumphs, challenges, and experiences that define a life dedicated to art.

• Mon 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Sasquatch Tale: Not For the Faint of Heart, Great Hall 2
  Panelists: Jeff Sturgeon, Andy VanOverberghe

  Artist Jeff Sturgeon will share some of his experiences in the remote wilderness of Northern California. Check out evidence and hear the terrifying encounters over a ten day period in summer and fall of 2023.