Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Todd Lockwood

MisCon 39 Artist/Author

Todd Lockwood is an illustrator and author, whose work has appeared on NY Times best-selling novels, magazines, video games, collectible card games, and fantasy role-playing games. It has been honored with multiple appearances in Spectrum and the Communication Arts Illustration Annual, and with numerous industry awards. Always known for the narrative power of his paintings, Todd’s debut novel, ’The Summer Dragon’ was released by DAW Books to rave reviews, named by B&N and Amazon both on their shortlist of ’Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels of the Year.’ View his art at http://www.toddlockwood.com or get chummy at https://www.facebook.com/artoftoddlockwoodIn 1994, he attended Worldcon, his first science fiction convention, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, taking some of his Asimov’s covers and some other work to show to artists and art directors in hopes of making contacts with people in the science fiction and fantasy publishing world. ’It was a revelation! ... I met other artists and saw so much amazing work. I met Michael Whelan, who responded very favorably to the black and white work I had done, particularly Cerberus.’ Lockwood began illustrating cards for Chaosium and Phil Foglio’s XXXenophile card game, and soon his friend David Martin suggested him to an art director at TSR, the publisher of the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. In 1997, Wizards of the Coast acquired the TSR properties and moved Lockwood and his family to Washington state. Working for Wizards, he continued to work on the D&D line and on Magic: The Gathering.
Lockwood produced art for the Ravenloft, Forgotten Realms, and Dragonlance campaign settings, as well as cover art for novels based on the Forgotten Realms setting. His work is included in the book Masters of Dragonlance Art. Lockwood also became the Vice President of ASFA (the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists), which sponsored the Chesley Awards for fantasy art at the World Science Fiction Convention. In 1999, he helped to redefine the look of the Dungeons and Dragons game for the Third Edition release. In 2002, after Hasbro bought Wizards of the Coast, Lockwood returned to freelancing.
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Web site: http://www.toddlockwood.com/

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.

• Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM, Informal Author Meet & Greet, Dragon Pavilion
  Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: Justin Barba, LJ Bonham, M. H. Bonham (Maggie), Jayel Draco, Diana Pharaoh Francis (Di), Manny Frishberg, James Glass, Lynsey Griswold (Lynsey G), Valerie Guyant, Rhiannon Held, Andrea Howe, Esther Jones, Frog Jones, Sanan Kolva, Tess Langston, Todd Lockwood, Jonathan Maberry, Tod McCoy, Danith McPherson, Theresa Miller, John Eric Schleicher (J.E.), Ann Marie Scott (AM), D.L. Solum, Patrick Swenson: Fairwood Press, Hunter Kay Wallace, Dean Wells, Walter Wiese, Clare Wood, Jim Wright (Stonekettle)

  Join us for an informal meet & greet/hangout with a bunch of MisCon's writers and editors. This isn't a formal panel with panelists up on the stage discussing a topic. Instead, everyone will grab chairs in the pavilion, and the moderator will get things going. Then we'll open things up so small group hangouts can happen until the end of the hour. This is your chance to informally meet a bunch of the people you'll see on panels all weekend.

• Break Fri 3:50 - Fri 5:00
• Fri 5:00 - 5:50 PM, Composition Lesson with Todd Lockwood, Great Hall 1
  Panelists: Todd Lockwood

  Join legendary artist Todd Lockwood for a lesson in composition.

• Break Fri 5:50 - 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 2:00
• Sat 2:00 - 2:50 PM, Hive of Scum & Villainy Creature Mash-Up, Great Hall 1
  Moderator: Todd Lockwood; Panelists: Todd Lockwood, Nikki Rossignol McCoy

  Come help our artists create creatures of scum and villainy on the fly. They will draw/sketch/paint creatures based on the traits/parts given by the audience and see what comes out. We'll draw attributes from some sort of rebel hat.

• Break Sat 2:50 - Sat 4:00
• Sat 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Artist Pictionary, Great Hall 1
  Panelists: Todd Lockwood, Nikki Rossignol McCoy, Andy VanOverberghe, Lacy Zee (Vox Moxxi)

  Watch our artists play a vicious game of Pictionary against each other.

• Break Sat 4:50 - Mon Noon
• 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, Here There Be Dragons, Dragon Pavilion
  Moderator: Theresa Miller; Panelists: Diana Pharaoh Francis (Di), Esther Jones, Todd Lockwood, Theresa Miller

  From the formidable beasts of ancient myth to the beloved companions of modern fantasy, dragons hold a unique and powerful place in our imaginations. Let's explore the multifaceted reasons behind humanity's enduring fascination with these scaly legends. We'll delve into their symbolic power, their role as both terrifying adversaries and loyal friends, and celebrate the specific dragons that have flown their way into our collective consciousness as all-time favorites.