djc81 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Buffy by Mike DeBalfo, 11"x17" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djc81 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Buffy by Mike Mayhew, 11"x17" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenners Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Beautiful Buffy's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc McCoy Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The Mayhew Buffy is just awesome! Cover worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicopolis Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Beautiful Buffy's!! Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicopolis Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The Mayhew Buffy is just awesome! Cover worthy. Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Strange Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiegeLoki Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I got a commission from MC Wyman off Ebay. Turned out exactly like I asked! Its a homage to the cover of The Mighty Thor 147, only using characters from Loki:Agent of Asgard instead. With young Loki in Thor's place, King Loki in classic Loki's place and the All-mothers(Gaea, Idunn and Freyja) in Odin's place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Images Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Pick these up today from Dave Beaty that I agreed to purchase back at the Phx Con. The original concept drawing and the final inked version. The color version will come later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicopolis Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I got a commission from MC Wyman off Ebay. Turned out exactly like I asked! Its a homage to the cover of The Mighty Thor 147, only using characters from Loki:Agent of Asgard instead. With young Loki in Thor's place, King Loki in classic Loki's place and the All-mothers(Gaea, Idunn and Freyja) in Odin's place. Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy-D Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Yeah, that's really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Seffinga Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I know this thread is mostly used as a chance to show off commissioned art that has come in, but thought it might be worthwhile to also get back to a conversation about the topic of commissions as well. The ups and downs of the process, pitfalls and the like. I posted in the thread about correction fluid, and it seems apparent to me that one of the biggest things to come to grips with, when it comes to commissions, are the expectations. These can be many, and varied throughout the process. Expectations about turnaround times is something we've talked about many times. Mostly because it is all too common to have optimistic artists quote completion dates that number in the months, if not years. Over the last 20+ years I have seen dashed expectations that have included other things. Content of the image (ranging from composition, pose alterations, to additional characters &/or things omitted intentionally by an artist, etc. Quality of the image (generally not living up to the expected drawing standards that the artist typically exhibits in their work) Execution of the image (working techniques used by the artist ) Size of the image (generally an image being larger, or more often smaller) Tools and materials used on the piece (markers & cheap pens, to odd papers and surfaces) These are just off the top of my head, and I am certain there are many more. And they do overlap considerably. I've seen commissions that were specified to be a single figure on 11" x 17" board, and the artist drew the figure at about 4 or 5" high on that board, with the rest being background. Sometimes this can be cool, and sometimes this is a major disappointment. Why? Expectations. It's impossible to not have any at all, even if they are just really vague, like I want something "cool". Back when I used to commission a lot of work, I very quickly realized the best pieces I was getting were the ones where I let the artist run rampant and have their way. After all, the reason I was drawn to their art in the first place was because I was a fan of them doing what they did. So I was personally never the "art director" type of collector. By that, I mean that I have seen guys get commissions from an artist, and proceed to tell the artist exactly what they wanted drawn, down to the exact composition, and even request prelims with the right to request alterations. It certainly is a working method, and one where they seek to control the meeting of their expectations. But to me, most of those pieces always ended up a bit lifeless. Not always the case, but more often than not. Simply because in talking to those artists myself afterwards, they explain about not being personally invested as an artist. They become more of a hired hand to execute a vision. Some guys excel at this, and some very much do not. And some will flat out refuse that kind of work. The pieces I have seen that have really blown me away, have very often been the ones where the artist was given a subject matter and been left to run with their own ideas. Often times coming back with pieces that far exceeded the money value exchanged at the time, just for the pleasure of working on the piece. It does complicate the expectations issue though, because it's a wider field for hits and misses to occur on. The one thing that is important to spell out though, is if you have any aversions to certain tools, materials etc. or any expectations about basics like size of the piece, shipping materials or methods, dislike of markers, etc. Those are things that should be stipulated up front before the process starts. And in some cases reiterated, if the piece takes longer than anticipated. Sometimes commissioning art is a live and learn proposition. You may learn that sometimes an artist that charges a "range" of prices (and encourages you to pay up to whatever dollar value you want him to work to), actually does as good a piece for $60 as he does for $300. Or you might find that an artist might use markers and cheap paper for commissions. Or any one of a number of variables you hadn't thought to ask about in advance. I think it's a balancing act. Not putting too many stipulations on a commission so that it feels so onerous to the artist as to be not fun. But enough to make sure we aren't so disappointed in the end. When things go right, they can be amazing! And when things go really wrong, we can end up with nothing but bad memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hado Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I enjoyed reading that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicopolis Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Brendon and Brian Fraim - amazing people to deal with and just 4 days to ship from the US! I bought this from them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Peck Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) I recently received a commission from Enric Torres (Warren Vampirella artist). For BigWOWComicFest Sanjulián did a sweet Rocketeer featuring Riki (Cosplay), unfortunately I lost out on winning it at the auction. But I liked the idea so I commissioned Enric to do Betty Rocketeer. Thrilled with the results, now I just need to get it framed. Edited August 4, 2014 by Brian Peck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironmandrd Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I recently received a commission from Enric Torres (Warren Vampirella artist). For BigWOWComicFest Sanjulien did a sweet Rocketeer featuring Riki (Cosplay), unfortunately I post out on winning it at the auction. But I liked the idea so I commissioned Enric to do Betty Rocketeer. Thrilled with the results, now I just need to get it framed. WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxjhnsn Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That's just wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonpool Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) very nice Edited August 5, 2014 by freeform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicopolis Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That's just wonderful. Yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewwnuk Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 a few new additions including this in my CAF: http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=34431 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...