11.08.2005

Keith Parkinson, 1958-2005

2 comments:

ec said...

I met Keith Parkinson several years ago in Denver, at a small con for which we were the author and artist guests, respectively. Over the years we ran into each other at cons. I can't say I knew him well, but one moment defines my impression of the man. He'd mentioned that his family had moved, and the area was one with which I'm familiar. I commented that the quality of light there was remarkable, which is, I suppose, an odd comment for a non-artist to make, but I've always been fascinated by the play of light and color in various environments. His face lit up with pleasure and he avidly agreed. I was struck by the sheer enjoyment this thought seemed to bring him. Few of us bring so much to our chosen profession--which probably explains why his accomplishments were so remarkable.

Jeff LaSala said...

Yup. Keith Parkinson and Larry Elmore are pretty much the visual backbone of my early fantasy exposure. Amazing stuff.