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If you've been to many Midwest conventions, you probably know Lucy Synk. She's a familiar face in the art show, in the dealer's room, and on panels. Her work crosses over a myriad of interests. For many of us, when we think of Lucy Synk, we think of her media prints: Dr. Who, Robin of Sherwood, Star Trek, and, more recently, Quantum Leap.
Not interested in media? That's okay. Lucy has a collection of original fantasy. Gamers often like these works, although they weren't created with gaming in mind. Rather, they depict scenes that all of our characters have been through, such as her work "Before the Journey"; after all, how many games have started in the generic tavern…? Another example: her original piece entitled "Spell Cloth" is the cover of the Magic Items supplement for Steve Jackson's GURPS.
Lucy has been striving to find a way to blend her spiritual beliefs with her passion for science fiction and her feminist convictions. This has culminated in a collection that includes "Trinity," "Starbase Chapel," and "Evolution," the latter of which is making its debut at DemiCon.
Lucy's popularity with the fans has been reflected by the awards she has won over the years. Lucy has received 14 awards at fine arts shows, and over 90 awards at convention art shows, including two at NOLACON II, the 46th annual World SF Convention.
Lucy's work has been published in numerous publications, including: Dragon magazine, Dungeon magazine, Aboriginal Science Fiction, S. F. Magazine, and Cinemafantastique. One of her original fantasy works was used as the cover for Andre Norton's Wizard's Worlds.
German fans also know Lucy's work. She has had covers on both Spielwelt gaming magazine and Super Horror Anthology, as well as book covers of Der Stern des Schmuggler ("Smuggler's Star") and Der Flusternde Turm ("The Whispering Tower").
Regardless of the subject matter, all of Lucy's work has an indescribable element that is her unique signature. She has a way of infusing her work with the emotions that her current subject evokes in her. When you look at one of her portraits, you see the personality of the character depicted come shining through. In her original works, you feel as if you know and care about the people you see.
Getting to know Lucy has been a privilege. She's an artist who loves to share her vision, a fan who likes to explore the deeper meaning behind SF and fantasy, and a warm person with a wry sense of humor and an infectious laugh that can put you at ease.
This page created by: Kevin G. Austin