The 'I Got A New Piece Of Art' Thread, (for everybody!)

[Archon_Turtle]

I know you've probably seen this around in the last few weeks, but I just wanted to mention that as of tonight, I sealed a deal for the very first illustration of the Shredder as we knew him in Issue 1.

I authenticated the claim through Kevin.

From Kevin:
Although there were a few other concept sketches of the Shredder around this time--once Peter and I agreed on the "look", I drew this character sheet we could use for reference while drawing the first issue--so we would know how many razors on each arm or leg as we worked through different poses in the book.

Once it is in hand, I will of course, take more pictures. But for now, there is a refresher as to what it looks like:

[agliarept]

very very cool dude!

I always love a good shredder drawing. the original always seemed so dark and deadly. congrats!!!

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by agliarept

very very cool dude!

I always love a good shredder drawing. the original always seemed so dark and deadly. congrats!!!

Thanks man, I'm beyond excited. The historical significance of this piece is off the chart.

[TheCanadiandrome]

that's pretty cool dude

[Ninja_Shoe_Repair]

that's a cool piece of history. I've got the inside lock on some other stuff from Mark that should go to me first.

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by Ninja_Shoe_Repair

that's a cool piece of history. I've got the inside lock on some other stuff from Mark that should go to me first.

Do I threaten you or something? That sounded really defensive.

And for the record, I'm fairly certain that in a business transaction where the seller is accepting offers, the product goes to the party offering the most money. So I'm not really sure where this animosity is coming from.

[Ninja_Shoe_Repair]

I think you misinterpreted that last comment or I just didn't type it out well. No, in no means am I threatened. This is my favorite thread on this site. I love seeing what is in other member's collections in the form of art. That shredder piece is awesome and I'm glad it's going to someone who will not only display it properly, but who will also share it with us instead of locking it away.

I was just trying to throw out a tease for others to let them know I've got the lines baited for some other cool TMNT art that a lot of people didn't know was even still out there including an early cover which I should have in my hands by this summer.

Again, my apologies if my words were misconstrued. Let us know your plans for this piece. Are you going to have it framed? I would dedicate a wall to it and put the Gob Gook cover you have next to it. You're on your way to opening a word and pictures museum of your own...lol.

Speaking of framing, does anyone know if there are certain frames designed for original art like this? I'm going to get some of my custom framed but I wanted to find a glass that was UV resistant (not that I would have them displayed in a sunny room but all the same) and that wouldn't do anything to harm the artwork over time. Just thought some others might know.

[FearlessLeader]

Somehow I never noticed this thread was here *laughs*

Anyway I thought I would throw up a few pieces.

This one was done by Steve Lavigne I used to be a HUGE Naruto fan and cosplayed him all the time: So he combined my two favorites into Leo-ruto.



Jim Lawson the cover to Tales of Leonardo: Blind Sight #3



Eric Talbot:





I will post more later

[pl212]

Reira those are awesome !!
That "Leo-ruto" is def one of a kind lol

[Archon_Turtle]

Originally Posted by Ninja_Shoe_Repair

I think you misinterpreted that last comment or I just didn't type it out well.

Probably a little of both. The lack of inflection in text makes it tough sometimes. No harm no foul.

[Ninja_Shoe_Repair]

yeah, no harm, no foul. I'm always guilty of never proofreading my posts before hitting submit which I guess I should just to make sure it doesn't come off the wrong way. No worries, man. Let us know when you get that piece in.

[Samhain]

Archon, sweet pickup dude. A piece of history right there. And I love those Talbot pieces Reira! Congrats to you both!

[TheCanadiandrome]

Reria those are awesome

[Loco]

damn Congrats for The 1st Shredder Archon and nice arts Rarei

[FearlessLeader]

Thanks everyone!!

Here's a few more!

Eric Talbot:



This Splinter is one of his favorites and also one of mine!



I also have a bunch of coloring book pages from Steve Lavigne I don't even think this is all of them.







And this one is inked by Peter Laird. I think they get bored sometimes at Cons



More to come!

[TheCanadiandrome]

those are cool. i'd love send a request to him for a sketch

[papa_smurf73]

Not new, but thought I would share....

[Samhain]

Nice! I love Eastman's sketches. They look so gritty. Congrats.

[discordiatookie]

One've these days i'll own a Eric Talbot piece! Those are frickin' lovely Reira. Nice Lawson cover and that Naruto one is great!

As for the orginal Shredder picture: Wow.

[Navin Johnson]

Excellent additions the last couple of weeks. Congrats to all