New member here:)

[snappahead]

Hello everybody. Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm still somewhat new to OA collecting. I'm a freelance artist, so I don't make much money, which means my collection is growing very slowly hehe. The great thing about this hobby is that you don't have to be rich to have a great time and collect artwork you really love. I've just created my CAF gallery so please take a look. It's small but loved:) I like almost everything. New art and old. See you guys around the board!

 

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?GSub=36810

[Nexus]

Welcome! You've got some really nice pieces. Continued success with your collecting!

[Ares]

not too bad.

One correction

Its Ethan Van Sciver ... With a C.. You have a K

[snappahead]

Thanks guys..*spoon*, how did I mess that up? Thanks for telling me.

[snappahead]

BTW amazing galleries guys. Nexus, I'd honestly consider killing a man for those Goon pages. drools...

 

Ares..all those Ion pages and no Ivan Reis? Still regret passing up an awesome Ion page he did in Rann Thanagar War Special. Just awesome.

[Ares]

The Reis cover was to expensive at the time

I had to save some money since I was headed overseas for a trip.

 

oh well

[snappahead]

No, I totally understand...I know that feeling all too well. Ries is doing some beautiful stuff on GL. I'd like to get an example of his work at some point.

[Ares]

No, I totally understand...I know that feeling all too well. Ries is doing some beautiful stuff on GL. I'd like to get an example of his work at some point.

 

 

http://www.theartistschoice.com/reis.htm#GREENLANTERN

His reps site

[comicartfan]

Chris,

Welcome ! -

I agree with Felix...Nice stuff. Don't be intimated with other people's quanity, stick with the quality pieces you've collected so far....that will always win out....

[snappahead]

Thanks Micheal. Don't be intimidated.. Have you seen your' gallery lately:) Unbelievable! No, I know what your'e saying. I've been a member of CAF long enough to know I shouldn't compare myself to others. It's too depressing

[comicartfan]

Thanks for the compliment Chris

 

What I did at first was buy some smaller pieces and traded towards bigger ones. This worked well for me as most of the time I was able to trade with a bump in prices that I paid....or I did time payments, which some collectors frown on, but enabled me to pick up some pieces that I know would have been sold had I not grabbed them when I could..

 

It helps to have a very understanding signifigant other.....She puts up with this stuff more than 99% of the population out there would....

[Jesusjon]

Howdy Chris,

 

Welcome to the boards!! I enjoyed seeing your personal work as well. Nice stuff!!

 

J

[Thomas]

Welcome aboard!

[sborock]

Welcome to the boards!

 

Nice collection you are putting together

[djpinkpanther67]

Welcome to the Forums!

[Sharkey]

Welcome to the boards!!!!

 

And, nice Kirby Machine Man splash!

[snappahead]

Wow, thanks for the great welcome:) Preciate the tips Micheal. I've considered some of the things you've mentioned. Including the time payment idea. I find myself always torn on trading though. It's so hard to part with a piece even when I know I'd be getting something even better. The one time I did trade, I regretted it. Live and learn I guess.

 

Thanks Jonathon. I see your'e a Harris fan. I loved his older work, but haven't had a chance to read Ex Machina yet..I know..I'm ashamed.

 

Steve...Wow! what a gallery. Unreal! Too many awesome pieces to pick a favorite. I do love Jerry Bingham though:)

 

And Rhino Steve..your gallery brings a tear to my eye. That's just showing off! As a big silver age nut...all those Kirbys...too much for my senses.

[FIRE67]

Welcome to the boards, you have a great collection.

[lmiller]

welcome to the boards. nice collection you have so far. i really love the kirby splash. thank.s larry