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[tabcom]

Holliday cheer to the GAng!.

 

I recently made a trip to Chicago to visit my old college roommate, who happens to be neighbors to an accomplished artist specializing in pulp art.

It was with great joy to receive two Matt Baker retro-covers that I commissioned the neighbor to paint a while back. At first glance, you would think they were computer

generated image posters. But upon further gazing, the vivid details emerge. Both paintings are hung with distinction in the TCC (Tabcom Command Center).

Btw, hanging behind us is an original 1932 painting for the Saturday Evening Post.

 

 

Here is his description of how the paintings are created . . .

 

"The process is a bit involved. It depends on the subject and what it calls for. First I draw the image on archival pastel paper then I ink the black line work. Then I add the color with permanent inks and water colors and colored pencils for accents and modeling. Then I stretch the paper and glue it to Masonite using clear acrylic medium which not only permanently adheres the paper to the board but also seals the paper by plasticizing it throughout. This makes for an indelible surface but I can still work into it with more colored pencil, acrylic paints and oil paints if need be. 

Once I am satisfied that it is finished, I let it dry properly and seal it again but this time with a spray resin varnish. Not only does this make for a final seal but it gives the art an even satin finish.
So that’s pretty much it. It is a multi media process and work."

 

I asked him if he was interested in taking more commissions. He said he would. If anyone would like to learn more, PM me and I'll forward contact info.

 

[adamstrange]

They look great!  Any chance we can see a closer image of each?

[Cat-Man_America]

1 hour ago, adamstrange said:

They look great!  Any chance we can see a closer image of each?

Indeed, they do look fantastic. Very professional, detailed cover recreations. My suggestion, send tabcom a PM. 

[Mmehdy]

please post more detailed photos

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[Mmehdy]

thanks , can be we a blow up of the seven seas cover

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. . . because I was asked about it.

[Dr. Love]

me too!

So glad I got to Ryan Heshka and commissioned this CL 25 prior to his "retirement" from homage recreations.  This image was a change for him from his usual focus, and he said he thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

 

[Yorick]

With Golden Age cover recreations, I prefer them being done in black and white so that I may appreciate it in a form mostly unseen (and true to the original process).  It's so hard to paint colors to mimic the published book.  Additionally, I don't like recreations of work that is known to still exist.   I know what I want!

@tabcom May I hijack this thread and post other "repro-cover art", or was this thread meant as an advertisement for your college roommate?

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