Jeremy_S

Was lucky enough to acquire one of my all-time favorite Timm pieces from Comic Link about 11 years ago. Still one of my favorite Harley & Ivy images he's done. 

On 7/17/2022 at 5:58 PM, Michaeld said:

I gave up on Art Adams. Many years ago I was at a Wonder-Con (I think it was Wonder-Con) and asked him what was the best way to get a commission. He asked if I was going to SDCC and when I told him yes he instructed me to be at his table first thing Wednesday. Myself and one other guy was there when he arrived and he told me he wouldn't have time for a commission. Before he even sat at his table in the very first hour of the very first day of SDCC he already had a list of 15 people. Before he even reached his table. That was it for me.

And I think that's where the majority of the frustration comes from - you follow the recommendation/advice the artist gives you, jump through the hoops, and there's still 20 people that beat you to the list. Rinse and repeat that often enough, and it's easy to get dejected. Particularly when it's supposed to be a fun hobby you (hopefully) seek enjoyment from. 

Years ago, one of the happiest days was when I finally made peace with the fact that a large part of the OA commission game simply comes down to luck. Right place, right time, artist is in the right mood, right blend of circumstances, etc... Hell one of my favorite commissions I got from an artist because he was (as I later found out) going through a divorce and needed the money, so he quietly opened up three commission spots. I inquired on the right week, we had a nice and friendly chat back and forth via email, and that was that. There's more to the story later on when it came time for delivery, but it all worked out in the end. 

Art is going to be at C2E2 next weekend. When I walk by his table, I'll give him a look that says "you know what you did to Michael D. Oh, you know" for you!

This is fantastic!