John Picacio

(September 3, 1969 – )

John Michael Picacio is an American pro artist who uses primarily digital techniques and specializes in book covers.

• Website.
• Artist Spotlight at Lightspeed, December 2010.
• Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.
• Cover Story: The Art of John Picacio (Austin, Texas: MonkeyBrain Books, 2006)

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 2001 -- International Horror Guild Award for Best Artist
• 2003 -- ArmadilloCon 25
• 2005 -- Arisia '05, World Fantasy Award for Best Artist, Chesley Award for Best Paperback Cover
• 2006 -- Minicon 41, International Horror Guild Award for Best Artist, Chesley Award for Artistic Achievement
• 2007 -- Conestoga 11, Locus Award for Best Artist
• 2009 -- MileHiCon 41, Con*Stellation XXVIII, SpoCon 2009
• 2010 -- FenCon VII, Boskone 47
• 2011 -- Capricon 31, LepreCon 37, Bubonicon 43, Baycon 2011
• 2012 -- Chattacon XXXVII, Norwescon XXXV, 2012 Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2013 -- ConQuesT 44, CONtraflow III, MidSouthCon 31, 2013 Best Professional Artist Hugo
• 2015 -- Westercon 68, MisCon 29
• 2016 -- Balticon 50
• 2018 -- LibertyCon 31, SoonerCon 26, ConStellation 9
• Nominated for Best Professional Artist Hugo 2005–12 and Best Related Book Hugo

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