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[Filthy Slug]

Just goes to show how much a good art director helps some artists. I also think feedback from group commissions is like yelling into a void. Everyone wants something different and most of it is shit.

I've found the actual commissioners are, 99% of the time, trying to cater to the artist as opposed to the group and the piece being commissioned. I've seen plenty of good and positively constructive feedback get put down for super vague reasons.

Also, timeframes are a joke. I understand artists have other priorities, but to be off by several months with no updates, that's kind of a joke.

 

[omgkitty]

I've found the actual commissioners are, 99% of the time, trying to cater to the artist as opposed to the group and the piece being commissioned. I've seen plenty of good and positively constructive feedback get put down for super vague reasons.

Also, timeframes are a joke. I understand artists have other priorities, but to be off by several months with no updates, that's kind of a joke.

A lot of artists don't seem to take it seriously. It's basically the idea of they think they have a normal job, and this is the thing they do on weekends when they have time. The best ones I've been in is when it starts and it's finished within a week or two, and some artists are great with that. The ones that don't however are awful. Most of these groups you're waiting sometimes over a year to start, we're paying a lot of money for this. Just do the work.

 

[IronRinn]

Some new Andy Kehoe prints, Wednesday, August 17th at 4pm ET. Here or here.

Beyond the Familiar 22” x 26” giclee. Signed and numbered edition of 150, $95

Sacred Beast 12” x 22” giclee.Signed and numbered edition of 120, $65

Nascent Musings of Incorporeal Design 12” x 22” giclee. Signed and numbered edition of 120, $65

 

[()_listerfeend_()]

Framed my Delort 'Penelope'.

I think I'm going to start framing more Art Prints to hang at work. Make people think I'm classy.

Also holy shit Museum Glass I constantly forget how amazing you are.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Also holy shit Museum Glass I constantly forget how amazing you are.

Definitely is amazing, my last frame they took longer than expected to have it back to me and upgraded the glass to museum glass for free. Now I can't go back, great unintentional marketing for this frame shop

 

[Luderico]

A lot of artists don't seem to take it seriously. It's basically the idea of they think they have a normal job, and this is the thing they do on weekends when they have time. The best ones I've been in is when it starts and it's finished within a week or two, and some artists are great with that. The ones that don't however are awful. Most of these groups you're waiting sometimes over a year to start, we're paying a lot of money for this. Just do the work.

Sometimes it is really ridicolous. Sure sometimes the schedule is full and from the beginning you know it will take some time befor it is even starting. But when you paid the artist fee and they provided an scetch. And then you wait and wait and wait.

Framed my Delort 'Penelope'.

I think I'm going to start framing more Art Prints to hang at work. Make people think I'm classy.

Looks really classy.

 

[Risible]

Don't ever get in a Stan and Vince commission. Man do I regret it. It's been ages and they have done ZERO work as far as I can tell. November 2015 was deadline for first payment. I think I've paid around $100 already, as have the other 100 members of the group. This is all that we've seen to date:

I mean, I'm sure it'll be great when ti's done, but at this rate it's gonna be a two year project at minimum. That's asinine IMO.

 

[omgkitty]

Don't ever get in a Stan and Vince commission. Man do I regret it. It's been ages and they have done ZERO work as far as I can tell. November 2015 was deadline for first payment. I think I've paid around $100 already, as have the other 100 members of the group. This is all that we've seen to date:



I mean, I'm sure it'll be great when ti's done, but at this rate it's gonna be a two year project at minimum. That's asinine IMO.

I'm also in a Stan and Vince commission that's half finished (literally half finished...the print has full detail minus several sections).

 

[()_listerfeend_()]

Don't ever get in a Stan and Vince commission.

Truer words.

I'm in the "Edge of Tomorrow" commission group, which I paid for in October of 2014 and we're still not done with the artwork for the regular version, let alone the variant artwork or the separations and printing. Nightmare.

 

[IronRinn]

Gettin' mail.

And holy crap at these Stan & Vince stories.

 

[Sushigod7]

Don't ever get in a Stan and Vince commission. Man do I regret it. It's been ages and they have done ZERO work as far as I can tell. November 2015 was deadline for first payment. I think I've paid around $100 already, as have the other 100 members of the group. This is all that we've seen to date:
I mean, I'm sure it'll be great when ti's done, but at this rate it's gonna be a two year project at minimum. That's asinine IMO.

Holy shit I'm sorry thats crazy but I'm not surprised.

Truer words.

I'm in the "Edge of Tomorrow" commission group, which I paid for in October of 2014 and we're still not done with the artwork for the regular version, let alone the variant artwork or the separations and printing. Nightmare.

Yeah this one has been a huge joke almost 2yrs has turned out to be the worst commission ever. Putting the nail in the coffin for me I'm done with artist delays and commissions being on the back burner with endless excuses as to why they can't finish promptly. Its a real shitty practice in the community.

 

[Filthy Slug]

So after an artist gets paid, is there any way to recoup the money for the group if the artist is just being negligent and awful?

Also, how often have y'all gotten the "artist is moving right now, so they're gonna need more time." excuse?

 

[Sushigod7]

Once they are paid everyone is SOL really, the commissioner who collected payments would be screwed if people put in claims its not their fault. There is no contract either so its really just up in the air.

I personally haven't got the moving excuse usually its just "I had 5 projects pop up with tight deadlines sorry" type of stuff. Main reason I stopped liking Whalen and a few other artists. Treat your fans like shit soon they forget you.

 

[Risible]

Truer words.

I'm in the "Edge of Tomorrow" commission group, which I paid for in October of 2014 and we're still not done with the artwork for the regular version, let alone the variant artwork or the separations and printing. Nightmare.

HOLY SHIT.

 

[ohkay]

I'm glad I never really got on the commission train

 

[Quonny]

The ICO one was pretty great.

 

[LaneDS]

Haven't framed either yet, but I love the Ash Thorp Grey Fox prints too.

Looking forward to a few others as well! Bummer that some commissions go so far south though.

 

[Risible]

I'm glad I never really got on the commission train

Well to be fair, there's some terrific stuff. Sometimes you get the wheat, sometimes the chaff .

I got a fantastic Galaxy Quest poster, and I've got two amazing Ise Anaphada Princess Bride posters coming. The good has far outweighed the bad so far.

 

[omgkitty]

Well to be fair, there's some terrific stuff. Sometimes you get the wheat, sometimes the chaff .

I got a fantastic Galaxy Quest poster, and I've got two amazing Ise Anaphada Princess Bride posters coming. The good has far outweighed the bad so far.

Yep basically just join all the Ise commissions.

 

[Luderico]

Speaking of commissons . Iam currently in one still looking for members.

Akira Kurosawas Rashomon by Yohey Horishita

Size: 24:36
Number of Colors: 6-8
Print: Screen Print
Edition: 35-40
Guesstimate Price: $75 plus shipping (two split payments)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/253678468347548/ **joining is commitment**

And some of Yoheys work

 

[IronRinn]

Up now on Vice Press (and later on Bottleneck, I assume?): This Is Spinal Tap by Matt Taylor.

18" x 24", 3 color screenprint. Numbered edition of 120, £40.00

None More Black Variant. 18" x 24", 1 color screenprint. Numbered edition of 30, £50.00. Comes with a mystery pin by Florey (chance to get one with the regular.)

 

[IronRinn]

Tuesday, August 23rd at 1pm ET: "After School" by Rustam QBic

70 x 50 cm, 8 color screen print + layer of varnish + hand finished by the artist with spray paint. Signed & numbered edition of 50, $285.00 plus shipping.

70 x 50 cm, 8 color screen print + layer of varnish + hand finished by the artist with spray paint. Signed & numbered variant edition of 15, $330.00 plus shipping.

 

[LaneDS]

That one color screen print is appropriately stupid.

 

[IronRinn]

That one color screen print is appropriately stupid.

Right?

 

[Filthy Slug]

Taking the term variant to its dumbest heights!

 

[Vyrance]

Speaking of commissons . Iam currently in one still looking for members.

Akira Kurosawas Rashomon by Yohey Horishita

Size: 24:36
Number of Colors: 6-8
Print: Screen Print
Edition: 35-40
Guesstimate Price: $75 plus shipping (two split payments)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/253678468347548/ **joining is commitment**

And some of Yoheys work

I'm down with that. Sending request as Digglesworth

 

[fallengorn]

There's something about that variant that's so black, it's like, how much more black can that be?

 

[Blingaling]

There's something about that variant that's so black, it's like, how much more black can that be?

The answer is none. None more black.

 

[IronRinn]

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17th on Mondo: Phantom City Creative Inside Out prints (and 7" singles (except for Riley Siamese Dream)).

18" x 24" screen print, numbered edition of 420, $45

18" x 24" screen print, numbered edition of 420, $45

18" x 24" screen print, numbered edition of 420, $45

18" x 24" screen print, numbered edition of 420, $45

18" x 24" screen print, numbered edition of 420, $45

 

[IronRinn]

Friday, August 19th at 12pm ET on Bottleneck: "LV-426" and "Acheron" by Matt Ferguson (more details when they are available)

18" x 36" screen print. Numbered edition of 175, $85 for the set.

 

[IronRinn]

Friday, August 19th at 4pm BST on Black Dragon Press: New Watership Down prints.

"El-Ahrairah" by LandLand. 18” x 22”, 8-color screen print. Signed and numbered from an edition of 160, £40

"The Black Rabbit of Inlé" by Teagan White. 18” x 24”, 5-color screen print. Signed and numbered from an edition of 150, £40

"The Black Rabbit of Inlé" Variant by Teagan White. 18” x 24”, 5-color screen print. Signed and numbered from an edition of 50, £65

 

[Filthy Slug]

Loving the colors on Tegan's reg. I think it's about time I watch and read Watership Down.

 

[IronRinn]

Loving the colors on Tegan's reg. I think it's about time I watch and read Watership Down.

Yes. yes you should.

 

[Filthy Slug]

Yes. yes you should.

All of my knowledge of it is based on the various print releases for it. So here's what I know: potentially cute rabbits. Then danger and maybe horrible things.

 

[IronRinn]

All of my knowledge of it is based on the various print releases for it. So here's what I know: potentially cute rabbits. Then danger and maybe horrible things.

NO ONE SAY ANYTHING.

He needs to go in fresh.

Also, I have been having a Twitter exchange with them about doing a print for The Plague Dogs sooooooo...yeah.

 

[Blingaling]

The Landland is spectacular...

Spoiler

But I just can't. In the same way I'd pass on a Moss Grave of the Fireflies, just NOPE.

 

[IronRinn]

High Roller Alert: Jonathan Burton is going to have some OGs up on his store tomorrow, around 6 pm Paris Time (12 pm ET).

 

[Freezasaurus]

Friday, August 19th at 12pm ET on Bottleneck: Alien/Aliens by Matt Ferguson (more details when they are available)

18" x 36" screen print. Numbered edition of ???, $??

Is that one print or two? I'm so confused

 

[Filthy Slug]

Is that one print or two? I'm so confused

Two, it's a diptych!

 

[Freezasaurus]

Two, it's a diptych!

Is that pronounced the way it seems?

Edit: Also, will they be sold as a set?

 

[IronRinn]

Is that pronounced the way it seems?

Edit: Also, will they be sold as a set?

Yes.

No word yet, but I assume so.

 

[IronRinn]

Inside Out and Robin Hood variants are up on Cyclops Printworks.

 

[Trasher]

Inside Out and Robin Hood variants are up on Cyclops Printworks.

Noooooooo. Missed the Robin Hood again.

Edit: Oh snap it went through after retrying a bunch! Bless you Mockingbird!

 

[Filthy Slug]

Dropping soon from Bottleneck:
Glen Brogan - Players Manual
12" x 16" giclee
$30

 

[fallengorn]

More exhibitors announced for Mondo-con... including Olly and Delort!

 

[Captain Blood]

Holy shit.... One of my good friends is getting married in Austin (we're all from ND/MN) and is renting a house for all her close freinds to stay at 10/20-10-23. It didn't even occur to me there was a possiblity of Mondo con overlap.... Just bought tickets. Think I can skip the ceremony and just hit the reception? haha

 

[IronRinn]

Tomorrow, Friday, August 19th at 12:30pm PT on Dark Hall Mansion: Ferris Bueller's Day Off by Marq Spusta.

18" x 24" screen print. Blue Sky signed and numbered edition of 350, $65

18" x 24" screen print with metallic inks. Opal signed and numbered edition of 150, $90

18" x 24" screen print with metallic inks. Super Gold signed and numbered edition of 90, $125

 

[Filthy Slug]

Up close, that piece is kind of terrible. The floating quotes and sloppy title and completely faceless figures--dang. I'm sure it'll sell out, but dang.

 

[IronRinn]

Yeah, it's pretty bad. But it will sell out because Spusta.

 

[omgkitty]

Jay Ryan's is still the best.