Fleming, DeVries to visit the Minot State Department of Art

MINOT, N.D. - Nationally-known comic book and fantasy artists Tom Fleming and Dave DeVries will once again visit Minot State University's Department of Art during their visit to Minot's Imagicon.

Imagicon is a three-day pop culture convention featuring gaming, cosplay, anime, and comic books. The 12th annual Imagicon is scheduled for April 24-26 at the North Dakota State Fair Center. More information is available at imagiconnd.com.

Both artists will present at Minot State following the convention with a featured large-scale public presentation of their respective careers on Monday, April 27, at 10 a.m. in Aleshire Theater in Hartnett Hall. Also, on April 27, there will be a live art demonstration and workshop in Hartnett Hall 236 starting at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, April 28, the pair will conduct an artist-as-entrepreneur forum in Hartnett Hall's Collaboration Space beginning at 9 a.m.

"We are excited to host two celebrated names in comics and fantasy art," said Bill Harbort, professor of art in the Minot State Department of Art. "Both are talented illustrators who will share 30-plus years of experience for any enthusiast of pop culture and art."

All presentations at MSU are free and open to the public, with prints, sketches, and books available for purchase and signings after each presentation.

Fleming is known for his highly detailed artwork used in trading cards, comic books, and magazine covers. He frequently creates work for Marvel and DC Comics and was a staff artist for the World Wrestling Federation. His artwork can be viewed at flemart.com.

DeVries is known for his action-packed paintings used in trading cards, comic books, and 3D games. In addition to his work with Marvel and DC Comics, DeVries has created art for the Lego movies. His artwork can be viewed on at davedevries.com.

For more information or questions about the presentations at Minot State, contact Harbort by email and see attached event poster.