ARTIST SIGNING EVENT WITH CRAIG FRASER And JOEY NILGES

Craig Fraser has been painting professionally since the early 80’s.  Earning multiple degrees in Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Music and Architecture, Craig finished up his schooling in Florence, Italy and returned to the US in 1992. While most of his work was on wall murals, kustom vehicles and guitars, he started exhibiting his canvas art in galleries in the late 90’s. A licensed artist for both Disney and Lucas film LTD, Craig enjoys altering his techniques between mixed-media airbrush and traditional brushwork. Craig is the Head art Director for Daniels Woodland.  Craig’s work varies in style from representational cartoonism to photo realism.  Some of Craig’s previous clients include Guy Fieri, The Raiders/Alegiant Stadium, Caesar’s Entertainment, Fender Guitars, Ford, Microsoft and Amazon. In his off time he works on his fine art, automotive painting while also creating projects. You can currently view Craig Fraser’s work at the Lewis Galleries, Disneyana (and other Disney Park Galleries).

 Joey Nilges is a true visionary with an incredible background in both animation and storytelling! His experience of 28 years in the entertainment industry, particularly with The Simpsons winning 4 Emmys and his time as an animator for Disney Imagineering, speaks volumes about his expertise and creative abilities. The Halloween/Christmas spectacular he created seems like an extraordinary display of his passion for blending technology, art, and storytelling—combining animatronics, hand-drawn animations, lighting, music, and special effects to bring The Nightmare Before Christmas to life in such a grand way.

Lewis Galleries is an amazing place to witness this kind of creativity firsthand! The mix of animation, art, and immersive experiences is nothing short of breathtaking. It’s fascinating to see how his past experiences influence the personal projects he takes on. We are excited to have him here.