Lubov
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Lubov is the pseudonym
of a Russia
n-born painter
(born in St. Petersburg) specializing in science fiction
and fantasy
art.
nominee, Lubov's work has appeared internationally in numerous print publications and galleries, on multiple cards for the games Magic: The Gathering
and Galactic Empires
, and on the covers of various books, comics, event programs, and magazines. She is also a regular guest artist and speaker
at numerous science-fiction and fantasy conventions, worldwide.
in Russia, where her focus was on the classical application of oils. Seeking (she says) political and cultural freedom, she claims to have immigrated from Russia to the United States, where she says she studied at School of the Art Institute of Chicago on a four-year scholarship.
and/or guest artist at numerous conventions, including Westercon
, Xanadu, Loscon, Demicon, LoneStarCon 2, LepreCon
, Balticon
and others.
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
of a Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n-born painter
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
(born in St. Petersburg) specializing in science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
and fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
art.
General information
A Chesley AwardChesley Awards
The Chesley Awards were established in 1985 by the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists to recognize individual artistic works and achievements during a given year. The Chesleys were initially called the ASFA Awards, but were later renamed to honor famed astronomical artist Chesley...
nominee, Lubov's work has appeared internationally in numerous print publications and galleries, on multiple cards for the games Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering , also known as Magic, is the first collectible trading card game created by mathematics professor Richard Garfield and introduced in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. Magic continues to thrive, with approximately twelve million players as of 2011...
and Galactic Empires
Galactic Empires
Galactic Empires was one of the "first wave" of collectible card games to come out on the heels of Magic: The Gathering's success. Produced by Companion Games, the first cards were released in August, 1994, and can be difficult to find; however, excepting a few misprints, they were all reprinted...
, and on the covers of various books, comics, event programs, and magazines. She is also a regular guest artist and speaker
Public speaking
Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners...
at numerous science-fiction and fantasy conventions, worldwide.
Education
Lubov claims to have trained at the Saint Petersburg Academy of ArtsImperial Academy of Arts
The Russian Academy of Arts, informally known as the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, was founded in 1757 by Ivan Shuvalov under the name Academy of the Three Noblest Arts. Catherine the Great renamed it the Imperial Academy of Arts and commissioned a new building, completed 25 years later in 1789...
in Russia, where her focus was on the classical application of oils. Seeking (she says) political and cultural freedom, she claims to have immigrated from Russia to the United States, where she says she studied at School of the Art Institute of Chicago on a four-year scholarship.
Science fiction & fantasy conventions
From 1993 to the present, Lubov's focus on the worlds of science fiction and fantasy led her to become a regular seminar speakerPublic speaking
Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners...
and/or guest artist at numerous conventions, including Westercon
Westercon
Westercon is a regional science fiction and fantasy convention founded in September 1948 by Walter J. "Doc" Dougherty of the Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society...
, Xanadu, Loscon, Demicon, LoneStarCon 2, LepreCon
Leprecon
LepreCon is an annual science fiction convention with an emphasis on art held in and around Phoenix, Arizona usually in May around Mother's Day weekend. It is the second oldest science fiction convention in Arizona. It is sponsored by Leprecon, Inc., an Arizona non-profit corporation...
, Balticon
Balticon
Balticon is the Maryland Regional science fiction convention, sponsored by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society . It has been held annually since 1966...
and others.