gumbydarnit

I like the never-ending conflict between the sky is falling and the skys the limit camps.

One day we'll finally find out who's ultimately right... let's just hope we're still alive to do something about it ; )

Well that is pretty darn awesome lots of good energy in that piece! Cosmic Ghost Rider is a cool character!

On 1/2/2023 at 12:58 AM, mtlevy1 said:

being able to add this page from Heroes & Villains was a pretty on target pickup at CAL from Mikail - 8 x 10". 

 

I was just thinking about how cool that Kirby project was yesterday… then today you post this killer piece!  

Today I’m thinking wouldn’t it be cool if I won the Mega Millions jackpot ; )

Wow a stunner!!! Knowing nothing of the strip, this is a killer setup with excellent art and I MUST know more!

“100% of the proceeds will go to the World Central Kitchen.”

COOL!

Kinda sad to think that after the auction house cut, the IRS’ cut and the buyers state sales tax .. Jon prob got about half the total money paid for the artwork. Strike that…  HE STILL DID ALRIGHT!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone…. Hope next year OA falls like snowflakes into y’all’s collections! 
 

Good luck on your auctions.
 

If these are your consignments this post probably should be moved to the Original Art Marketplace. It’s our selling sub forum.

On 12/20/2022 at 12:15 PM, alxjhnsn said:

I love a good description. I want to know why they bought the page/image. You might enjoy my descriptions. I claim that they are the best on the CAF. Here's an example.

Alex, that Superman daily is really a great example WOW surprised Roy Liechtenstein didn't use any of the 3 panels for one of his paintings, each one has a completely POP art feel to em!

What a beautiful daily.

There ya go! Good art without breaking the bank… well done!

On 12/16/2022 at 11:20 AM, stinkininkin said:

People should collect whatever they want and pay whatever yields enjoyment, but old man Williams wishes that artistic merit mattered more in the hobby today.

No need to worry there are MANY of us that feel the exact same way. When a page by Johnny Journeyman sell for about 2/3rds that of a true artistic legend, I just scratch my head and shrug. I wouldn’t take 10 J Journeyman pages for 1 page by Mr Legend.  
 

There was a time where those pages were placed in a correct price relation, but that is no longer the case.

Fixed below

On 12/7/2022 at 10:51 AM, Dr. Balls said:

Got my art wall finished, and I'm officially out of wall space in my office.

very impressive!

Byrne is still posting on his site. He has made a couple posts today. Now if you go there to see new Byrne art, yes you'll be dissapointed... he has kinda retired from drawing.

I added 1 piece this year, mission accomplished... still active in the hobby.

1 or 2 small meaningful pieces a year are enough for me. I don't particpate in the "greater fool" investing theory... I won't pay more than the piece is worth to me, so of course it keeps purchacing levels down.

Fess up who owns the birth Lasagna strip?!? It would blow black costume Spidey birth page out of the water ; )

Dare to dream that this pops up:

would love to see the OA for this bad boy!

https://www.fpguniverse.com/original-painted-masterpieces
 

Looks like all the paintings are already finished! If you scroll down halfway you’ll start seeing the illustrations. From the image they show the size is a bit smaller than a comic book. Most are single figure with no background some do have a hint of a background.
 

I have to give it to him for getting these completed in a timely manner were the buyer won’t have to wait long for their painting! 

bump

and what a cover!

When you see edited on my post, just know I'm trying to be more positve and sometimes a lil snarky comment has to be deleted.

Hey man, I'm trying to do better.  : )

Saw a couple of small pieces I was interested in for reasonable prices, but ultimately passed on em. I think CAL is a plus for the hobby and maybe if prices settle down it will also start to be more active.

If you dig around the "ComicArt Live - Anyone Buying thread" you quickly find the discussion. There are some interesting thoughts on the topic.

How cool is that?!? There’s a heck of a lot of inspiration packed in those books. Just a killer selection.

I like how your podcast episodes are like a web with the interconnecting stories... this one can be a nice companion to go with the Scott Free, Scott Williams and Albert Moy episode playlist.  These  really capture the collecting scene from the 80-90s... now where's my timemachine! I feel the affection that everyone has for Richard Martines, a nice, fun guy with a great perspective on the hobby... he gives our hobby a good name!

Thanks Felix!!!