Friend Encounters: Traci Lords and Brian Steward

This is a weekly series featuring friends who have met celebrities.

I first met Brian Steward many years ago at a Days of the Dead convention. He is an artist, writer and photographer. I have interviewed him several times. One of our first interviews can be found at On the Beat With Brian Steward.

It was the art he did of Giada that originally caught my eye, but he has done a ton of other stuff, including a lot of awesome work with Kiss. After one interview, Brian was kind enough to give me a signed print of the Giada piece.

One of Brian's latest projects is The Official Kiss Posterbook. Coming from his company, Fantasm Media, it is a "Greatest Hits" from their first two issues. It is just the most recent of a lot of cool stuff he has done with the band.As a Kiss fan from way back, I love seeing all of his creations, whether photographs or original artwork.

Many years ago, Brian met Traci Lords, another of my favorites. I haven't seen any Traci creations from Brian, but I'll ask him the next time I see him. Traci seems like a natural for one of Brian's illustrations.

Traci is a talented actress who overcame obstacles to carve out a solid career in the entertainment industry/ All throughout, she has maintained a positive attitude and is great with fans.

For more info on Brian, check out BrianSteward.com and follow Brian Steward on Facebook.

Brian Steward and Traci Lords in Dallas, TX-May 2012.

On the Beat with Brian Steward at Days of the Dead 2013

Giada lead me to illustrator Brian Steward.  To be honest, Giada could lead me to just about anything, but I digress.
Steward is a fantastic artist.  He has done some 3D art, monsters...wait, I'll use his words..."Illustrator Of Horrifying Things and Sexy Things....and other Thingy Things as well..."  Among all of that, I saw a cool illustration of Giada.
When I first met Steward and talked to him On the Beat with Brian Steward at Days of the Dead 2012,  I asked him about all of his art and Giada, of course.  Unexpectedly (and very much appreciated), he gave me a signed copy of the Giada print.
I apologize, because this isn't about Giada.  It is about a majorly-talented illustrator named Brian Steward (who created a Giada masterpiece).  On the other hand, it is Giada who lead me to Steward.  Therefore, Steward is forever intertwined with Giada (I bet he wouldn't mind being intertwined with her, but I digress again).
Steward is talented and entertaining.  He is a popular guest at conventions.  He is interesting in conversations and interviews.  His art is really fascinating (and not just his Giada creation).
To see Giada...I mean to learn more about Brian, check out BrianSteward.com.  You can also find him on the Brian Steward Facebook page and follow Brian Steward on twitter.

On the Beat with Brian Steward at Days of the Dead

While checking out the artists at Days of the Dead in Chicago, I came across Brian Steward.  While checking out Steward's body of work, I came across Giada.  Then I stopped.  This guy who did all sorts of odd, horror and zombie stuff, had a cool drawing of Giada!
I talked to Brian at Days about his work and how the Giada piece came to be.  I liked his answer and could not argue against it.  After the interview, he gave me Giada.  (pausing for effect...he gave me Giada...what a nice thought that is...).  Actually, he gave me a print of his Giada drawing.  This was still extremely cool (although I have to admit that giving me Giada would have been cooler).
I'm sorry, somehow I have made this piece about Giada, when it should be about this talented artist, Brian Steward.  All I can say is that he started it.
Anyway, focusing on Steward, as I wrote, he is very talented.  On his site, you can see images of a lot of his work.  There are a lot of great horror-related works, but there are also a handful of other cool drawings, like the Giada.  It all comes back to Giada, doesn't it?
I really appreciate Steward talking to us and I especially appreciate his gift of the Giada print.  I have had a little fun here with Giada (ohh fun with Giada), but I really do like Steward's work.  I look forward to seeing him again at future conventions and I promise to cover more topics.
Until then, check out BrianSteward.com to see all of his awesome masterpieces!