williamhlawson

Sure it's even creepier in black and white and it's one hell of a single panel.  But...this single panel cost me sleep for the better part of an entire summer.  Etched into my brain for life (etched as the lines are so clear, burned leaves too much scar tissue). It had been out for 3/4 years I'm sure but my older cousin loved horror comics...and I had been told many times to not look at that pile.  So...

Wow, wasn't expecting to see that. Thanks for pointing this out! Stunning, jaw dropping assemblage. 

sketch stamps ... the dream lives

On ‎2‎/‎7‎/‎2018 at 5:24 PM, williamhlawson said:

Hmmm 'official' should have a post since August of 2017.  So here goes...got rid of this ca. 2004...just locating for a hopeful semi-distant future reacquisition.

One more time...Aron Aeneas is missed....Kaluta/Alder Superman 400 page 35

I didn't see this event until a month prior.  I sincerely hope this is done next year. 

3 hours ago, Weird Paper said:

It looks like a fun story.

To say the least.  That has must read written all over it to me.  I have no idea about publication questions it would seem all are out of my wheelhouse, but just wondering if those reflective globes hold a portrait?  They look incredibly well done.

1 hour ago, NelsonAI said:

I heard it was 35K in trade.

 

Now that makes sense...as long as it was a similar quality waste of 35k. 'Hey, Joe...know that thing with the orange slices you did? I've got an idea...'.   Certainly it couldn't have had anything to do with 'establishing' a market or price point.

Actually, Batman's there twice now that you point him out

10 hours ago, zhamlau said:

It exists, but this aint it.

Where?  Just wondering, you have the same sense of certainty present in my childhood preacher's arguments...or was this the response to my first 'Is this the real Santa?' question? 

It is easier now than at any point in human history to communicate with others.  I need an irony font...sigh.

But seriously, genuinely and truly hope your situation improves.  HOWEVER...maybe instead of posting stuff like this about how he does business, go attend your own.  You had infinite opportunities to address it with him personally.  Instead...a public forum? Makes it seem a little personal and not business at all actually.  I get an invoice, I generally pay them or find out why I'm being sent a bill, which invoice is a synonym for.  I understand the 'but's' and 'well I thought's' and all, but refer to first post. Just communicate and issues hardly ever arise.  Best of luck.

And yes, a go ahead final communication should be had between both parties.

That is awesome knowing it's going to a good, publicly viewable home. Just so awesome.  Now I know where my Star Wars toy money from '77 -'83 went...in my eyes anyway.

On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 5:05 PM, williamhlawson said:

I have used every 8, 10 or 15% for something I probably wouldn't buy without it LOL...I'm a sucker for a promo.  Thanks, almost missed this one.

And with that said...I actually looked around in the early part of the century for 'Legend of the Spider-Clan' artwork after the series came out.  Loved it.  Hate manga.  Hate manga art.  LOVED Spider-Clan, just tickled my fancy somehow.  Turns out that Kaare Andrews and Skott Young are rather skilled in more than my eyes.  Only page I've ever seen offered for sale...this is the 'thank you' page to Marvel Comics at the end of the story by inker/penciller on a few issues Khary Randolph (on DC stock nonetheless...)

2 hours ago, Panelfan1 said:

Love this drawing. interesting to see the rectangle in the background. Ron Frenz does the same thing with many of his sketches. wonder if its an artist trick from back in the day that classic comic artists like to use.

Such a simple thing, but it add's depth and contrast enough to make all the lines pop forward.  I've seen this trick on occasion as well.  Great piece too BTW!

7 hours ago, ESeffinga said:

There’s been a legal battle going on for a few months between the folks at the Berkshire Musem and people who didn’t want to see the trustees of the museum liquidate works that were donated to said museum including works by  Rockwell and Calder.

That battle is now over. The implications to the arts over donated works may prove interesting in the years to come.

 

http://www.artnews.com/2018/04/05/ending-lengthy-legal-battle-berkshire-museum-sell-off-approved-top-massachusetts-court/

And this; to me, is a matter of great concern if it is indeed upheld.

Thanks for the pictures. These are so...pure. I've never seen either, I see a lot more NC Wyeth in his work than I usually do in that bottom piece.  Just incredible.  I mean, the chipping paint, the perfect brick colors, the way you can feel the texture of the chair's foot rest if you imagine sitting in it...just...everything...even the Ducks...Thanks.

1 minute ago, Rick2you2 said:

Gummed and perforated?

Too many archival issues LOL...just stamp sized.  I said it in jest, but now I think it might actually work.  .3 mm pencil lead included!  I might be able to rebuild my old collection of artists that way, as they are out of reach mostly now.

8 hours ago, The Voord said:

Two possible outcomes of that approach:

1.  The would-be buyer REALLY does covet the artwork.

2.  Emotional blackmail is being used as leverage and if released there are plenty of example horror stories out there of how the buyer was given a god price . . . only to flip the art a short while later.

Best to take such (received) pitches with a cautious approach (i.e. look for compelling evidence that the other collector really is genuine in his desire to own the art).

In a similar vein, within the past few years I had a collector reach out to me, explaining how one of the covers I owned was an all-time-favourite for him that he would love to own.  I gave my usual, "Make me a strong offer" spiel and the would-be-buyer asked for some direction on how to go about coming up with a good number.  On this one I broke a golden rule (which I don't usually do) and gave the other guy my original purchase price as a starting point which, at that moment in time, was over ten years old.  The other collector responded by telling me that he could probably stretch to paying an amount slightly under my purchase price of ten years previously.  

Needless to say, these exploratory talks never resulted in the other guy getting his 'all-time-favourite' cover from me as my other golden rule of not re-selling artwork at a loss kicked-in.

Explaining the reason for approaching a NFS item should be essential and personal imho.  I ALWAYS explain, simply because...I am # 1.  #2 never even entered my mind, but I see the point.  Hell, the words 'emotional blackmail' have never entered my mind, but now I kinda like the term and shall use it daily.  I have never flipped (this century).  I did in the past, but I was younger and grabbing every bargain I could, selling them to buy more bargains, etc.  Those weren't sought out, but bought via auction, clear that way, I believe.  Anything I bought for 'me' was with 'me' for a minimum of 10 years, so a profit was pretty much assured to some degree when selling.  My new rule is 15 years then move, allows someone else to enjoy it as I have (unless it is permanent).

Couldn't one of the art dealers here at least float the idea of 'sketch stamps' so the average fan can get an original?  I just love the sketch stamp idea...sorry, just can't get it out of my head.  Here's my $750 Alex Ross stamp, my $500 Jim Lee stamp, and the Murphy $10,000 edition (they say it's even better than Millers!) is on it's way!

The SINGLE piece of art that got me into comic art collecting after a 10 absence, sits there staring at me, every damn day.  Big fat NFS on it, but I wonder if he means it??  How soon is too soon?  Is this locked in an Itoya instead of on my damn wall? Maybe they just don't like it in hand?  It happens, right?  RIGHT?

I believe approaching a NFS is fine...as such.

My philosophy on NFS is... don't ask if you don't have the obnoxious, well researched, number in mind you plan on paying ready and the funds immediately available.  It's okay to ask for a price, but expect to have the onus placed on you.  Don't waste others time.  NEVER be rude.  ALWAYS explain why this belongs with you. If no reply, try again.  If no reply, move on and give the owner peace. If we all just golden rule the process, everything works fine from what I've seen. 

NOW...TRADES!  WTF and how and why...I need a class on this.  Hard to find comps sometimes, asking valuations can get VERY skewed results, to deal with a dealer? (lose/lose?), who sends first, the process is simply frightening to even attempt initially.

What's next...sketch stamps?

All this sketch 'price bump' is doing is establishing a market for an art authentication service, just one opinion.  The fakes on ebay, these prices, only one direction to truly head to ensure 'authentic' art.  2.5c On that note... the Wonder Woman Imagine art on ebay at under 5k seems like a steal, no?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Just-Imagine-Stan-Lee-With-Jim-Lee-Creating-Wonder-Woman-DC-AD-ORIGINAL-ART/263572686656?hash=item3d5e280740:g:4qQAAOSwBOlaagaO

I'll give this a go...forgive laymens terms.

Ridiculously complicated question actually as I'm sure anyone looking into it can attest. The specific system you look at is the most important.  I have some background and studies in chemistry(masters+), art, lasers, art restoration(laser resto of damaged pieces)...The heat will effect the paper, the pencils, the inks, the paints, the glass, the frame etc to some degree. The materials used to create a piece would have different reactions to heat (paints vs. ink, etc.) as they are very different chemically.  The paper is considered at equilibrium when it isn't gaining water or losing it...so take that what's it worth.  Higher water content paper...dries out slower, there will be microscopic size changes to various types of paper and materials due to heat. pH is key in the process, where humidity comes in I believe.  Paper is drying out and will want to tighten (I would imagine causing a darker appearance??).  So darn complicated.  White out will assuredly crack faster for example at higher temperature.  If the heat is dissipated to a high enough degree by either a larger (mass) or materially superior (higher heat absorption in this case) material it will be less important.

My bottom line thought is when I walked into the Library of Congress, it sure wasn't warm in there...Thing's degrade and break down slower at lower temperatures since this technically slows down even molecular motion.  I always go back to the largest law of science I can find and just make a sense call on that.

I don't want to come off as an expert in the field, just want to throw my 2.5c in if it helps.

I have used every 8, 10 or 15% for something I probably wouldn't buy without it LOL...I'm a sucker for a promo.  Thanks, almost missed this one.

6 hours ago, suspense39 said:

younger than I expected

...said the user with the Herriman avatar...

jk

1 minute ago, Bronty said:

No monsters on the list.

Sorry, didn't check the Gerber or thoroughly inspect the lists, just assumed there had to be at least a few in the lists above.  Wow, hard to fathom...poof.