Blastaar

Just curious...why is that? It's a few seconds out of your life to clarify discrepancies. Could be that I have been in sales my entire life and like to interact...I guess some could see that as off putting. I'm a hugger....what can I say?

Ya I get that. The guys are on the road working the cons and are probably a bit numb. But it was two maybe three emails and a request to jump on a call to make sure we were on the same page. I usually start with here are three ideas I am thinking about...does one stick out that you would be interested in doing. My goal is for the artist to have the freedom to draw something they have an interest it. In this case it was a slight redo of one of his covers. Much of the back and forth could have been cleared up with a 30 second call. It just all depends on the personality. I have had artist sit on the phone with me for 30 minutes at a time just talking about life and days of old. One would call me every Friday giving me updates. I know that's not the norm but being cordial shouldn't bee to much to ask.

That’s why I’m cutting him slack. May just not be a people person and that’s ok. Specially people with a creative mind can tend to be a bit awkward or curt. But the interaction was enough to put a bad taste in my mouth. I see know why so many go through a middle man.

Just had an odd experience. I was working directly with one of my favorite artist on a commission request. Not a cheap one. Had a few back and forth emails on concepts and each response included a snarky remark. I asked if we could hop on a quick call to make sure we are on the same page and he responded with a "You are becoming a little too high maintenance for my taste". I wrote him back canceling the commission (he hadn't started yet). I'm not going to name names because this isn't about the quality of his work it's more of meeting your heroes and it goes bad. Has anyone had this happen, did it ruin your appreciation for their body of work? I'm able to separate the man from his work, maybe he was having a bad week or I was being too sensitive, but it's still disappointing. It's like seeing Jeter kick a puppy.

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That’ll be $200 please.

How can I post here? Is this real life?

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Has anyone ever laminated a page?

Shouldn't be difficult to produce. Just turn the equipment around.

I'm talking more like I screwed up and you need to do another cover. Without a tightrope back then it seems like there would be a margin for mistakes and accidents.

Just curious how is the page holding up with all the back and forth? Were most of these mail away contributions?

Or just do a weekly auction on Facebook Live.

His style has changed over the years. From straight copy of Neal, then coming into his own during the Green Arrow and Warlord runs. Although I didn't care too much for his work on Sable I appreciated his dedication to the project. Great guy to meet in person and always has a smile. Share you interactions, commissions, and pages. I have a number of commissions but instead I will post a cover on my wishlist I hope to cross off someday soon.

What sucks is if the artists that contributed see the prints being sold. They may shy away from efforts like this in the future

Have there been any stories of inkers messing up covers while inking over pencils? I would imagine this has to have happen more than just a handful of times.

This isn't Nam...there needs to be rules.

I see now I should have set some parameters. One commission, 11x17, pencil only, two characters max, limited background. You get to pick the scenario and characters.

Was thinking a Venomized Deadpool.

Let's say you take a time machine back to 1977 and have the opportunity to commission the King. What would you request? After that you can hop back in your time machine and add it to the commission thread. One commission, 11x17, pencil only, two characters max, limited background. You get to pick the scenario and characters.

Nice work. Just got optioned for a TV series a couple months ago.

Judging by the character it should be half off.

Just more pouches like a Russian nesting doll.

Which Cable appeared to you first? The top one or the bottom one?