ANNOUNCING: Featured Artist EJS Creations at LUG Con 2026!
Adventurers, grab your gear and prepare your spell slots. LUG Con is facing an unprecedented subterranean threat, and we need every hero we can get.
As we gear up for our next massive tabletop gaming convention, we are thrilled to announce our official LUG Con 2026 featured artist partnership with the incredibly talented Emily, the creative mastermind behind EJS Creations! She is joining our ranks just in time, because this year’s convention theme is going to require all the creative firepower we can muster to save the con.
The Crisis: The “Crystal Caverns” Invasion Has Begun!
This year’s convention theme isn’t just a fun aesthetic. It’s an active outbreak. A parasitic, invasive crystal is taking over LUG Con, and it is growing rapidly.
Signs, trees, buildings… nothing is safe. This glowing, crystalline infection is consuming everything in its path, transforming our familiar gaming spaces into a beautiful but deadly cavern environment. It is up to our community of heroes to hunt down and eradicate these invasive crystals before it’s too late!
As our LUG Con 2026 featured artist, Emily’s unique ability to blend whimsical fantasy with imaginative creature designs makes her the perfect visionary to bring this spreading crisis to life. We can’t wait for you to see how her exclusive artwork captures both the eerie beauty of the infection and the heroic battle to stop it.
Meet the Artist: Emily of EJS Creations
For those new to her incredible work, Emily founded EJS Creations with a beautiful mission: to bring a sense of wonder and whimsy to the world through illustration and design.
From her stunning children’s book illustrations (like When You Tickle A Firefly and Sea Critters) to her legendary, vibrant creature designs like the BumbleBear and Axehead Crab, Emily’s portfolio is a masterclass in high fantasy and pop culture art. Whether she’s drawing cozy woodland critters or designing the strange beasts mutated by our new crystal parasite, her work is guaranteed to enchant.
Meet Her in Person: Level Up Games Buford Grand Opening (June 13)
Want to get some early intel on the crystal invasion and meet our new LUG Con 2026 featured artist in person? You’re in luck!
Our friends at Level Up Games are opening their massive new flagship storefront at the Mall of Georgia Village, and they are throwing a legendary celebration to mark the occasion. On Saturday, June 13, join us for the highly anticipated Level Up Games Buford Grand Opening!
Emily will be on-site as a special guest! This is your prime opportunity to meet the mind behind EJS Creations, grab some incredible prints, and talk strategy for the upcoming crystal hunt. While you’re there, you can explore the ultimate new Georgia gaming stronghold, check out iconic movie cars like the DeLorean and Ecto-1, paint a free miniature, and visit the LUG Con info booth.
Get all the event details, times, and directions over on the official Level Up Games Website.
Join the Hunt: Secure Your LUG Con 2026 Badges
The crystals are growing, the clock is ticking, and we need a full party to save the convention.
Don’t let the parasite take over before you even get through the registration line! Head over to our LUG Con Attendees Page right now to lock in your badges and secure your spot in the queue. Whether you’re a board gamer, an RPG veteran, a miniature painter, or a TCG champion, your skills are desperately needed to help us eradicate the infection.
Stay tuned to our blog and social channels for more updates, survival guides, and exclusive Crystal Caverns merchandise reveals featuring our LUG Con 2026 featured artist. See you in Buford on June 13th!