the authority Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) To answer your question Access: Artists use reference all the time. We use our imaginations all the time, too. However, the two aren't mutually exclusive, as we try and mix our reference and our own idea when putting it on paper. For example: In this splash page, Garry probably got some reference for that building in the background, and even the little street scene in the foreground. Chances are he got several different shots and styles of both 'grounds', and mixed, matched, took, and discarded different ideas from all of them, until he came up with something wholly original. That's what we do to keep things believable. At the same time, our job as the artist is not to be as accurate as possible. Our job is to get the point across in a timely manner, so that we keep the story in a fluid motion. Constant movement is key. If a reader stops for too long to ogle one particular panel or drawing, it ruins the flow of the narrative and takes the reader out of the story. So while Nexus does have a good point in that finding reference is easy, it may not necessarily be the point of the piece to be as accurate as possible. Sometimes the point is to just get the idea across without being too specific. That idea applies in all aspects of narrative art. From a single line, to an entire scene. Works the same in sales. You keep it flowing or you lose peoples interest. I want you to know that imho, you are moving into rarified air as far I'm concerned. There are certain artsists that I try to make sure I don't miss their stuff. Jae Lee, Mike Mignola, Frank Quitely, Frank Miller, Barry Windsor Smith, Joe Kubert, Gene Colan, the Romitas, and a few others. None are just alike but they all bring weight to their pages. I view your work the same way. Congrats and continued success to you and Frank. Edited August 5, 2013 by The Authority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainnball Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Another sdcc set on ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Signed...and the other set up there has undisclosed 'slight imperfections.' Wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 sending off an SDCC set today for grading...guess we'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaboom Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Will the phantom variants continue into the next story arch? I have all five phantoms and would like to keep it up. 1-3 are signed by Frank as well as having second prints of 1,2 signed and regular copies of 1-5. Frank or Larry knows the answer to the phantom question I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I won't get mine for 2 more days so I think I'mgoing to the LCS because this sounds great http://www.comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/image-comics/five-ghosts-the-haunting-of-fabian-gray/5 Woohoo ! Third review from the top This series has been phenomenal and one I am VERY glad to see getting the on-going treatment. From Frank's understanding of pulpy, episodic adventures to Chris and Lauren's amazing and unique art, well, it's a win of a series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Good review and nice to meet you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepindeath Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Just finished reading issue #2 and I am loving this series. Cannot wait to finish #3-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VEI Reborn Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Just finished reading issue #2 and I am loving this series. Cannot wait to finish #3-5. Take your time because you will be twitching like a crack fiend waiting for issue #6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katchoo Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks so much, Authority. We're hoping to get a lot of new readers on board with the next arc and having the collection out in September. Clearly everyone here is amazing and a great supporter--but certainly make sure to pre-order your issues and the trade from your LCS! It helps us immensely! Also, I'll be sharing fun stuff as it rolls in--if you're digging the book now I can't wait for you all to see issue 6 with Garry and the next arc with Chris--LOST COASTLINES! Also, to anyone I have to ship stuff to--all packages will be out this week! Thanks again for everything! -Frank Frank, do you have anything cool planned for Thought Bubble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastword Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Great write-up at B.C. Five Ghosts Haunts The Mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Great write-up at B.C. Five Ghosts Haunts The Mainstream Great article. Echoes what has been said here the last few months. Its nice to see the good guys see more and more success. Word keeps spreading and the series keeps gaining fans. I'm glad it didn't end at issue 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank J. Barbiere Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Was going to post the BC article, but glad someone got to it! I'll definitely try to have something cool for Though Bubble, too...lots of fun stuff this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiavelli Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Great write-up at B.C. Five Ghosts Haunts The Mainstream Very well written article. Makes me impatient for the next issue. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hannah does a phenomenal job on her write ups--well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 bottom has fallen out http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIVE-GHOSTS-1-5-SDCC-VARIANT-UNSIGNED-RARE-HTF-LIMITED-50-/181188742345?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2a2fb0ccc9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the authority Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 bottom has fallen out http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIVE-GHOSTS-1-5-SDCC-VARIANT-UNSIGNED-RARE-HTF-LIMITED-50-/181188742345?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item2a2fb0ccc9 That is still a roughly 400 % profit minus fees and shipping. Nice profit for standing in a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 That's the same set with the mystery 'imperfections'. I'm not surprised he's not getting any takers with that description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Ah....plus I was being a bit sarcastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krighton Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 What is the process to getting one of the envelopes for the set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
