doughnut42 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 And here's a Tim Drake Robin that Ron Salas drew for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koa Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Any advice on obtaining a commission for Bill Sienkewicz online? Does anyone know his prices or feedback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koa Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 That Clayton Crain painting is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKA Rick Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 My advice based on both experience and what I've heard from others. 1) Have Patience. I had to wait about a year for mine after making an arrangement at a convention in-person. 2) Do not make any payment cash in advance, if you're the type who gets antsy that you paid for something and haven't received it. With a lot artists today, you almost have to have the attitude that once you pay in advance consider that money lost and be at peace with getting something substandard to your expectations or nothing at all, otherwise you'll get high blood pressure worrying about your art. 3) Be polite, but communicate often to be top of mind. He's actually a really nice person, just by probable self-admission and by reputation, a bit disorganized. 4) The prices are "you get what you pay for" meaning his structure tends to be "what are you willing to pay?" and he then does commensurate work to what you pay. If you want it larger, or with color, multiple characters, or whatever, this is an artist who you can't negotiate a deal with, you simply have to be a fan and patron of the arts and patronize him with enough $ incentive to get the job done and to your satisfaction, I'd say a starting price for a good piece is no less than $500 5) If you're the type who lacks patience, then even if you're at a convention and see him in person, don't make cash in advance payments. The job may get started, or sometimes not, and often times does not get done. 6) If his terms are insistent for cash in advance, then you'll need to play the odds and assume the risk to garner the reward, but know once you give away the money you lose all negotiation and power and take away any bit of motivation or incentive for hiim (or any artist for that matter) to do the job in a timely manner if at all. Any advice on obtaining a commission for Bill Sienkewicz online? Does anyone know his prices or feedback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlasFan Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) I tend to not deal with artists that have a reputation for taking your money up front and then either never contact you again or spit our endless excusses for not delivering on the promised date: "I got the flu", "my house was lost in a flood", "I broke my wrist", "my dog died"....etc. I cant tell you how many Ive heard these excuses (even the same ones over a period of months - hey at least get some new material! ). Seriously, I insist on always paying 1/2 up front and the rest upon completion. Paying half gives you an excuse to b_itch about them being late! Edited January 25, 2013 by AtlasFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael (OML) Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I love Ken's work; great piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrothecollector Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Here's my newest commission piece too....Gambit Throwing Cards with Full City Skyline Background Size: 11" x 17" 2009 Signed art by Andrew Mangum. Wish I was there when he drew it. Maybe someone on here owned this piece once and was the original owner. I would love to let them know it's in a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnut42 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 And now Ron Salas has drawn me a Jason Todd Robin in his New 52 Robin costume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicBookQuest Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Spider-Man by Joe Rubinstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicBookQuest Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Wanted to share this one also by Rich Hennemann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crows Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Nice one CBQ ! Rich is great, I just received mine from him, just need to scan it and I will post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicBookQuest Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Nice one CBQ ! Rich is great, I just received mine from him, just need to scan it and I will post it. Yes indeed, I enjoy hie work - I had a Hulk vs Juggernaut that he did. I ended up selling it to buy other thing but man I wish I would have kept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crows Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thats an awesome one ! Wish I was the buyer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) My new Esad Ribic Thor! I couldn't be happier http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=977727 Edited January 31, 2013 by Greedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnut42 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I got a new Legion of Superheroes commission from Joel Carroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koa Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) My advice based on both experience and what I've heard from others. 1) Have Patience. I had to wait about a year for mine after making an arrangement at a convention in-person. 2) Do not make any payment cash in advance, if you're the type who gets antsy that you paid for something and haven't received it. With a lot artists today, you almost have to have the attitude that once you pay in advance consider that money lost and be at peace with getting something substandard to your expectations or nothing at all, otherwise you'll get high blood pressure worrying about your art. 3) Be polite, but communicate often to be top of mind. He's actually a really nice person, just by probable self-admission and by reputation, a bit disorganized. 4) The prices are "you get what you pay for" meaning his structure tends to be "what are you willing to pay?" and he then does commensurate work to what you pay. If you want it larger, or with color, multiple characters, or whatever, this is an artist who you can't negotiate a deal with, you simply have to be a fan and patron of the arts and patronize him with enough $ incentive to get the job done and to your satisfaction, I'd say a starting price for a good piece is no less than $500 5) If you're the type who lacks patience, then even if you're at a convention and see him in person, don't make cash in advance payments. The job may get started, or sometimes not, and often times does not get done. 6) If his terms are insistent for cash in advance, then you'll need to play the odds and assume the risk to garner the reward, but know once you give away the money you lose all negotiation and power and take away any bit of motivation or incentive for hiim (or any artist for that matter) to do the job in a timely manner if at all. Any advice on obtaining a commission for Bill Sienkewicz online? Does anyone know his prices or feedback? Thanks Rick. Not being a fan of giving away thousands of dollars maybe I'll just stick to buying work already finished from Bill. really appreciate the heads up here. Edited January 31, 2013 by KingKoa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crows Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Finally scanned my Rich Hennemann commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Troy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 My new Esad Ribic Thor! I couldn't be happier http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=977727 :hail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicBookQuest Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Finally scanned my Rich Hennemann commission. Awesome (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnut42 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I got a new Batsman commission by Steve Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...