What contemporary artists do you forsee becoming legendary?

[AuburnTiger]

Jim Lee is obvious. His art already goes for a lot of cash. But who else?

[Timulty]

If he already isn't Alex Ross. Same with Kelley Jones. I like Fabry, but the reality is he hasn't done that much interior work.

[*paull*]

Chris Ware

[comicartfan]

JG Jones, Greg Land, Simon Bisley, Ethan Van Scier (sp?), Mike Mayhew, Adam Hughes are some artists I think can really command big bucks......and will continue to do so.

[g-man]

del'otto, tim sale

[Crowzilla]

Frank Cho and Mark Schultz

[Stronguy]

JG Jones, Greg Land, Simon Bisley, Ethan Van Scier (sp?), Mike Mayhew, Adam Hughes are some artists I think can really command big bucks......and will continue to do so.

 

JG Jones I can see.

Ethan -- no way. He's a decent artist but nothing makes him stand out.

Adam Hughes -- unfortunately I doubt it. His style is soooo copied that I think it will dilute demand for his work.

[Timulty]

I already though the Biz was considered a legend already. Hughs, yep, I can see that one.

[Smokinghawk]

Chris Ware

David Mack

Bill Sienkiewicz

Bill Watterson

[Mister Trent]

It takes a lot to excite me nowadays, but Kev Walker's painted art is totally awesome! The following art belongs to a friend of mine:

 

 

[AuburnTiger]

What about Rags Morales and Michael Turner?

[otherworldsj33]

I like Alex Ross and kelly Jones too. Ross is already there. Also Darwyn Cooke, I loooove his work. How about jamie Hernandez?

[Mister Trent]

What about Rags Morales and Michael Turner?

 

I'm not familiar with those two artists, sorry.

[comicartfan]

I think Hughes is still an extremely popular artist that will prove to be a "legend" in his own right......I don't care for his style as much as some others do, but I do give him props.....

 

Sale ? - maybe ....he's got the Milleresque types of drawing and he's done some high profile books....Long Halloween and Dark Victory among them...

 

Kelly Jones - probably

 

Morales - time will tell .....

 

Ethan : best is still ahead of him......he's young...

 

and there are a few artists that aren't really known, but that have a very unique style that should propel them into the spotlight. Buzz and Josh Medors are two such people.

 

And this guy : http://comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=93265&GSub=13687

 

I am having Brad to a commission for me now.....

[mister_not_so_nice]

Some that stand out to me as having a very unique (and Good) style are:

 

Eduardo Risso

Dean Ormston

Kelley Jones

Sam Keith (although as of late I'm becoming less of a fan)

 

Glenn Fabry - not a fan of his pencil/ink work, but his paintings are undeniably awesome

Phil Hale - needs no explanation

 

 

[mister_not_so_nice]

and there are a few artists that aren't really known, but that have a very unique style that should propel them into the spotlight. Buzz and Josh Medors are two such people.

 

Don't know his real name, but Roadkill (has a CAF gallery) is AWESOME.

And for some reason, James LeMay gets the most hits on my site . If he would 'tone down' some of his art he could rival the best cheescake artist in the mainstream.

[mrpunch0]

I've got to agree on Hughes, Sale and Risso.

I'm a huge Bachalo fan - but I think his work is too hit or miss for most people.

And I'll second the thumbs up for Buzz - I've got a killer commission from him that I'll be posting in a few days. The man needs more regular work ... he'd knock a book out of the park if only given the chance.

[COMICKINGS]

David Finch...the stuff he is doing on the New Avengers is some of the best work out there today. No crazy noticeable style but the guy is like John Buscema..he can draw anybody and just about better than everybody. His Spider-woman has got to be the best version ever done!

[Thomas]

John Byrne? Does he still count as contemporary?

[Norrin_Radd]

Jim Lee is obvious.

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Eric Powell.