................................................WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OF THE FUTURE............................. EN ESPAÑOL
is the name of a science fiction and fantasy contest for writers and artists.
It was founded by writer L. Ron Hubbard. In 2017 Ciruelo was invited
to join the panel of judges of this prestigious art contest.
2017 - VOLUME 33 The awards ceremony is a red carpet Hollywood event and this year was held at the Ebell Theatre. Ciruelo was present at the gala event on Sunday 2 April, 2017.
The Awards Ceremony at the Ebell Theatre. April, 2017.
The Awards Ceremony at the Ebell Theatre. April, 2017.
Ciruelo presented one of the Illustrators of the Future winners at the Awards Ceremony on 2nd April, 2017.
Many famous writers and illustrators were present at the Awards Ceremony.
Fantasy artist Larry Elmore has been judge for this contest for over five years.
Here he is sitting next to Ciruelo.
Among the many advantages for the selected artists and writers of this contest are the workshops
which are given by top professionals and artists during the week
prior to the Awards Ceremony.
Some of the previous judges for this contest are: Frank Frazetta, Moebius, Stephan Martiniere,
Larry Elmore, Bob Eggleton, Stephen Youll, Frank Kelly Freas, and so on.
2018 - VOLUME 34 This year the awards ceremony was held at the historic MacArthur in Los Angeles. Ciruelo was not present at the event but this year's Anthology book featured his art on the cover.
A fragment of the 2018 Awards Ceremony
The contest started in 1985 and makes an invaluable impact on the careers
of new artists and writers worldwide.