Lucas Slominski is an illustrator, concept artist, and web designer who has been working in Central New York since 2000. He received his bachelor of fine arts degree in Illustration from Syracuse University, with a concentration in painting and linguistics. Lucas works in oil, pencil, and various digital disciplines. He was classically trained by renowned artists and illustrators including Jerome Witkin, John Thompson, Gregory Manchess, C.F. Payne, and Rudy Gutierrez. His work is known for intense realism, conditioned by an intrinsic devotion to detail, and a natural aptitude for understanding form in space. Lucas is the recipient of several awards for his artwork, including the Verizon American Visions Award.