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

[Drose18]

Omfg i just got a drawing of the turtles saying mazel tov for my bar mitzvah by none other than kevin eastman!!! I also got a sketch tmnt #! Idw!!!!!
Pics soon!
If you see this, Thanks Jonathan Liebesman!

[Plasticplayhouse]

^you know the director/director select of the pending tmnt movie and he hooked you up with this?

[hi_polymer]

Originally Posted by Samhain

Wile Dooneys work is impressive, I find that his Shredder is a little....feminine. Not sure why.

probably dem thighs

[Chris]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this or if I should make a new thread.

I've got the basics of commissions down (contact the guys through their website/blog/facebook, prices vary depending on number of characters, level of detail, background, colour, etc.) but was wondering if some of you more experienced art buyers could maybe give me a few pointers.

Thinking mainly of the old school Mirage guys (Lawson, Dooney, Berger, Farley, etc), who is at the higher and lower end of pricing (not asking for actual prices as I know those vary), how much/little direction are they willing to take, and how long do they normally take? Any other advice?

My wife's asked what I'd like for Christmas, so I'm thinking a commission would be a great present, but just wanted to get some of the basic info before I started bothering any of the artists.

Thanks!

[WestCoastTurtle]

I haven’t posted on the Forums in awhile but thought I should post this. It’s the original artwork for the Retrocatapult. It's cool looking at each of the 3 sheets and seeing how they changed the design as it progressed. Each sheet measures around 14x17. I still can’t believe something like this exists considering how fragile and thin the paper is. I was pretty excited when I got it!

[TMNTChris1980]

Whoa nice Retrocatapult artwork. Who was the artist who did it? I would love to get a commission from him or her.

[DonatelloFan]

Originally Posted by Chris

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this or if I should make a new thread.

I've got the basics of commissions down (contact the guys through their website/blog/facebook, prices vary depending on number of characters, level of detail, background, colour, etc.) but was wondering if some of you more experienced art buyers could maybe give me a few pointers.

Thinking mainly of the old school Mirage guys (Lawson, Dooney, Berger, Farley, etc), who is at the higher and lower end of pricing (not asking for actual prices as I know those vary), how much/little direction are they willing to take, and how long do they normally take? Any other advice?

My wife's asked what I'd like for Christmas, so I'm thinking a commission would be a great present, but just wanted to get some of the basic info before I started bothering any of the artists.

Thanks!

Dooney won't take ANY direction at all. You tell him what turtle you want, and that's it. Berger is slightly more expensive, but will do multiple characters, and will take direction to a point. No SUPER specific details, but he will do most of what you want.

The others, I have no idea. Berger was super quick with my commission of two characters (seen on this thread), but that's just my experience.

AND:

Holy crap!! You found art from those vehicle/accessories? I'm really wanting art from the person who did the Turtle Van/Turtle Cycle/Flushomatic, and others. Looks like one guy did most. Who was it, if you don't mind me asking? Because a lot of people on here want to know.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by WestCoastTurtle

Spoiler:

I haven’t posted on the Forums in awhile but thought I should post this. It’s the original artwork for the Retrocatapult. It's cool looking at each of the 3 sheets and seeing how they changed the design as it progressed. Each sheet measures around 14x17. I still can’t believe something like this exists considering how fragile and thin the paper is. I was pretty excited when I got it!

That's very cool

Originally Posted by ComicAddict

This awesome Leonardo Vs Shredder by forum member pl212 (Pedro Lajud) arrived today. When I saw this piece by Pedro in his commission thread I couldn't resist purchasing it when I saw it was for sale. Thanks again, Pedro

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Spoiler:

IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img829/5005/leonardovsshredderbyped.jpg[/IMG]

Very cool

[Drose18]

Originally Posted by Plasticplayhouse

^you know the director/director select of the pending tmnt movie and he hooked you up with this?

Well duh he's my uncle. He told me they haven't started filming yet.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by Chris

Not sure if this is the right place to ask this or if I should make a new thread.

I've got the basics of commissions down (contact the guys through their website/blog/facebook, prices vary depending on number of characters, level of detail, background, colour, etc.) but was wondering if some of you more experienced art buyers could maybe give me a few pointers.

Thinking mainly of the old school Mirage guys (Lawson, Dooney, Berger, Farley, etc), who is at the higher and lower end of pricing (not asking for actual prices as I know those vary), how much/little direction are they willing to take, and how long do they normally take? Any other advice?

My wife's asked what I'd like for Christmas, so I'm thinking a commission would be a great present, but just wanted to get some of the basic info before I started bothering any of the artists.

Thanks!

I've commissioned every single one of those guys, and of them I'd have to say Berger & Lawson are your best bet. They're the most reasonable when it comes to specifics & pricing, and by far the friendliest. That's not to say the others aren't kind and a bit flexible, but those two fellas are amazing.

Regarding direction:

Lawson- I've gotten two pieces from him, and arranged (though never finalized due to cost, but eventually will) a third. He did exactly what I asked for down to the very last detail. Granted I had specifics that affected scenery, rather than asking for something ridiculous, I did request a lot of points of detail. For example, my first, was Leonardo meditating. That in itself is a special situation. In addition to that I wanted a certain pose for it, the sewer as a backdrop, as well as some supplies and candles. He did it all and even went the extra mile, including a sword resting stand, tapestry, coffee table, & thensome. Had it in hand within a WEEK. Mind-blowing. The second, too, was a pretty specific request. I wanted Casey Jones in a trash strewn alley, soaked with rain, weapons drawn, facing the viewer as if ready to kick your ass. I also asked if he could give Casey a more old-school feel, what with the jeans, high-tops, the almost 'evil' looking mask. He nailed it. Such amazing work and fantastic communication.

Berger- Got two pieces from this gentleman as well. The first, I asked for Donatello with some tech stuff, working on Fugitoids head. He did a great job, setting him at a work bench with a soldering iron and some other items. The other piece, I had simply asked for Bebop & Rocksteady. Simple enough, but I asked if he could do a nod to Krang as well, which he gave me a maybe on & ended up actually including in the picture. Not only that but he threw in a background of Dimension X! Usually he doesn't like to do backgrounds, but when he's enjoying himself he'll go the extra mile. So with him, you'll usually get more character freedom than you will creative license with the background. On a good day he'll consider things, though. A user here recently asked for a rooftop battle of Shredder & Don, he did a full scene and even threw in an extra turtle. He too seems to send things within a week or so, and even includes signed comics! Super friendly to deal with as well.

Dooney- Awesome guy, but very much so about business. He's more into doing a dynamic action pose and a small splash or design as backdrop. Not usually too open to outside influence. Small inclusions, however, like apparel or items he does seem to consider, though. For example, he recently did a Leonardo with Captain Americas Shield. A friend of mine had him do a standard Donatello but asked that he include a Mouser, which he did. So long as it's nothing that would take more than 10 minutes to toss in, he seems open to it. The work speaks for itself, what he lacks in buyer input, he makes up for with a product of insane detail. Very very polished stuff, totally worth it. & he too is quick & relatively friendly. I own three pieces of his, only one of them being a commission. I asked for Fugitoid, with no specifics. Told him "Do something with it that'll allow you to have fun, total freedom." & so he gave him a bandana & pair of sai, haha! It's great. One setback though, is that he doesn't want to do group shots.

Talbot- Not much I can say about him. I own a commission from him but getting it had to be an act of God. Virtually no one ever hears back from him. Somehow by luck, chance, or maybe the way I presented myself, he managed to take me up on a piece. He didn't want to take any direction (I had a request of him involving specifics) & instead offered an action pose with a patterned background. I was happy to have anything so I obliged. It at first seemed a little costly by comparison to other Mirage artists, but well worth it. He used like 5 different mediums on the art & did a ridiculously cool job on it. Plus, c'mon, who can get this guy to do something on the side? I'd have payed more if I had to. His communication wasn't unfriendly, but it was scarce & delayed. However, due to that, he payed for shipping out of his own pocket. So maybe he was just caught up in some personal things. Either way, it was a kind gesture on his part.

Eastman- Doesn't seem to be taking commissions any longer, but he may yet again, so I'll give a brief review. Basically, everything is done via his assistant, Paula. She's not quick to respond, & when she does it's vague. Can be kinda hard. Understandable, though. I waited a considerable amount of time for my piece, but the prices were super fair considering the name attached and the level of work, even moreso for the fact it came paired with a signed photo, headsketch, and pamphlet of the turtles history. Kevin even attached a personalized note to me apologizing for the delay, expressing his approval over my request, and how much fun he had doing it. So though communication was shoddy & the wait was long, it was made up for. Not to mention the guy worked on an 11x17 sheet of bristol board. Most guys stick to 9x12. It's one big badass piece of work.

Farley- Hard to say! Just arranged one recently myself. He's not taken commissions in a long time, that I'm aware of. He's kept in good touch with me ever since, and doing business was simple & easy. I have heard he's ignored other peoples inquiries though, so it may have been a first come first serve opening. Regardless, his prices are very fair, the work & communication is great, so no harm in giving a shot.

Short of Farley, as I've not received my piece yet, I can say all of these guys shipped everything quickly, and in good care. All of the art was packaged safely with cardboard & stuff, no damage at all. All are worth checking out, so for you it shall be a matter of preference. Good luck! If you have any other questions feel free to PM me, or just check out each respective artists websites.

Oh, and most of these guys are within the same price ranges (as Dan & Jim raised theirs in the last few months & Farley has come down a bit- At least I think so... Not 100% sure).

[DonatelloFan]

Yeah, I have to get a frame for that Don vs. Shredder. The extra Turtle was a very nice touch. Definitely going to get another one from him one day. Great reply Powder.

[Plasticplayhouse]

Originally Posted by Donnie DBERG

Well duh he's my uncle. He told me they haven't started filming yet.

lucky you to have an inside scoop on the movie. i hope it's not delayed much longer. i really hope this comes to fruitation. bay just signed on for Transformers 4, so that makes me wonder a bit to the turtles status...

[Scud]

Originally Posted by Powder

Spoiler:

I've commissioned every single one of those guys, and of them I'd have to say Berger & Lawson are your best bet. They're the most reasonable when it comes to specifics & pricing, and by far the friendliest. That's not to say the others aren't kind and a bit flexible, but those two fellas are amazing.

Regarding direction:

Lawson- I've gotten two pieces from him, and arranged (though never finalized due to cost, but eventually will) a third. He did exactly what I asked for down to the very last detail. Granted I had specifics that affected scenery, rather than asking for something ridiculous, I did request a lot of points of detail. For example, my first, was Leonardo meditating. That in itself is a special situation. In addition to that I wanted a certain pose for it, the sewer as a backdrop, as well as some supplies and candles. He did it all and even went the extra mile, including a sword resting stand, tapestry, coffee table, & thensome. Had it in hand within a WEEK. Mind-blowing. The second, too, was a pretty specific request. I wanted Casey Jones in a trash strewn alley, soaked with rain, weapons drawn, facing the viewer as if ready to kick your ass. I also asked if he could give Casey a more old-school feel, what with the jeans, high-tops, the almost 'evil' looking mask. He nailed it. Such amazing work and fantastic communication.

Berger- Got two pieces from this gentleman as well. The first, I asked for Donatello with some tech stuff, working on Fugitoids head. He did a great job, setting him at a work bench with a soldering iron and some other items. The other piece, I had simply asked for Bebop & Rocksteady. Simple enough, but I asked if he could do a nod to Krang as well, which he gave me a maybe on & ended up actually including in the picture. Not only that but he threw in a background of Dimension X! Usually he doesn't like to do backgrounds, but when he's enjoying himself he'll go the extra mile. So with him, you'll usually get more character freedom than you will creative license with the background. On a good day he'll consider things, though. A user here recently asked for a rooftop battle of Shredder & Don, he did a full scene and even threw in an extra turtle. He too seems to send things within a week or so, and even includes signed comics! Super friendly to deal with as well.

Dooney- Awesome guy, but very much so about business. He's more into doing a dynamic action pose and a small splash or design as backdrop. Not usually too open to outside influence. Small inclusions, however, like apparel or items he does seem to consider, though. For example, he recently did a Leonardo with Captain Americas Shield. A friend of mine had him do a standard Donatello but asked that he include a Mouser, which he did. So long as it's nothing that would take more than 10 minutes to toss in, he seems open to it. The work speaks for itself, what he lacks in buyer input, he makes up for with a product of insane detail. Very very polished stuff, totally worth it. & he too is quick & relatively friendly. I own three pieces of his, only one of them being a commission. I asked for Fugitoid, with no specifics. Told him "Do something with it that'll allow you to have fun, total freedom." & so he gave him a bandana & pair of sai, haha! It's great. One setback though, is that he doesn't want to do group shots.

Talbot- Not much I can say about him. I own a commission from him but getting it had to be an act of God. Virtually no one ever hears back from him. Somehow by luck, chance, or maybe the way I presented myself, he managed to take me up on a piece. He didn't want to take any direction (I had a request of him involving specifics) & instead offered an action pose with a patterned background. I was happy to have anything so I obliged. It at first seemed a little costly by comparison to other Mirage artists, but well worth it. He used like 5 different mediums on the art & did a ridiculously cool job on it. Plus, c'mon, who can get this guy to do something on the side? I'd have payed more if I had to. His communication wasn't unfriendly, but it was scarce & delayed. However, due to that, he payed for shipping out of his own pocket. So maybe he was just caught up in some personal things. Either way, it was a kind gesture on his part.

Eastman- Doesn't seem to be taking commissions any longer, but he may yet again, so I'll give a brief review. Basically, everything is done via his assistant, Paula. She's not quick to respond, & when she does it's vague. Can be kinda hard. Understandable, though. I waited a considerable amount of time for my piece, but the prices were super fair considering the name attached and the level of work, even moreso for the fact it came paired with a signed photo, headsketch, and pamphlet of the turtles history. Kevin even attached a personalized note to me apologizing for the delay, expressing his approval over my request, and how much fun he had doing it. So though communication was shoddy & the wait was long, it was made up for. Not to mention the guy worked on an 11x17 sheet of bristol board. Most guys stick to 9x12. It's one big badass piece of work.

Farley- Hard to say! Just arranged one recently myself. He's not taken commissions in a long time, that I'm aware of. He's kept in good touch with me ever since, and doing business was simple & easy. I have heard he's ignored other peoples inquiries though, so it may have been a first come first serve opening. Regardless, his prices are very fair, the work & communication is great, so no harm in giving a shot.

Short of Farley, as I've not received my piece yet, I can say all of these guys shipped everything quickly, and in good care. All of the art was packaged safely with cardboard & stuff, no damage at all. All are worth checking out, so for you it shall be a matter of preference. Good luck! If you have any other questions feel free to PM me, or just check out each respective artists websites.

Oh, and most of these guys are within the same price ranges (as Dan & Jim raised theirs in the last few months & Farley has come down a bit- At least I think so... Not 100% sure).

Powder thank you so much for the wealth of information. Especially adding the personal experiences.
For someone like me that has yet, but will soon be, delving into these waters, it's great to get some feedback of what to expect.

[Chris]

DonatelloFan, Powder, thank you both so much for sharing your knowledge/experiences, I really appreciate it.

Going off Lawson's prices I think I may have a shot at getting one for Christmas

[zkarlette]

Great info guys, I've been thinking about getting a Dooney commission for some time now, I usually like his group shots so it's kind of a bummer that he doesn't do them anymore.

[Drose18]

Originally Posted by Plasticplayhouse

lucky you to have an inside scoop on the movie. i hope it's not delayed much longer. i really hope this comes to fruitation. bay just signed on for Transformers 4, so that makes me wonder a bit to the turtles status...

He told me i might go see them film if they start anytime soon.

[Plasticplayhouse]

just happen to come across this beauty at random. a bode rendering 10x14 on duoshade done back in 1991. it was sealed in plastic with cardboard backing. when i removed it, i noticed a little note that said, "bode original artwork for FOC book". that leaves me to believe that it may have actually been a published piece. published where exactly...who knows. if anyone knows what FOC is or if you recognize the pic let me know. i'll have to do a little digging to see what i can find out. i love bodes work. i own some from issue 32 that he penciled and kevin inked, but i've been wanting something that was stricktly his and this fit the bill perfectly

[Chris]

Awesome find!

FOC could be free of charge. Was there some free promotional book done around the time of this piece?

[Powder]

Fanfreakintastic! An awesome piece to own, no doubt.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Originally Posted by Powder

I've commissioned every single one of those guys, and of them I'd have to say Berger & Lawson are your best bet. They're the most reasonable when it comes to specifics & pricing, and by far the friendliest. That's not to say the others aren't kind and a bit flexible, but those two fellas are amazing.

Regarding direction:

Lawson- I've gotten two pieces from him, and arranged (though never finalized due to cost, but eventually will) a third. He did exactly what I asked for down to the very last detail. Granted I had specifics that affected scenery, rather than asking for something ridiculous, I did request a lot of points of detail. For example, my first, was Leonardo meditating. That in itself is a special situation. In addition to that I wanted a certain pose for it, the sewer as a backdrop, as well as some supplies and candles. He did it all and even went the extra mile, including a sword resting stand, tapestry, coffee table, & thensome. Had it in hand within a WEEK. Mind-blowing. The second, too, was a pretty specific request. I wanted Casey Jones in a trash strewn alley, soaked with rain, weapons drawn, facing the viewer as if ready to kick your ass. I also asked if he could give Casey a more old-school feel, what with the jeans, high-tops, the almost 'evil' looking mask. He nailed it. Such amazing work and fantastic communication.

Berger- Got two pieces from this gentleman as well. The first, I asked for Donatello with some tech stuff, working on Fugitoids head. He did a great job, setting him at a work bench with a soldering iron and some other items. The other piece, I had simply asked for Bebop & Rocksteady. Simple enough, but I asked if he could do a nod to Krang as well, which he gave me a maybe on & ended up actually including in the picture. Not only that but he threw in a background of Dimension X! Usually he doesn't like to do backgrounds, but when he's enjoying himself he'll go the extra mile. So with him, you'll usually get more character freedom than you will creative license with the background. On a good day he'll consider things, though. A user here recently asked for a rooftop battle of Shredder & Don, he did a full scene and even threw in an extra turtle. He too seems to send things within a week or so, and even includes signed comics! Super friendly to deal with as well.

Dooney- Awesome guy, but very much so about business. He's more into doing a dynamic action pose and a small splash or design as backdrop. Not usually too open to outside influence. Small inclusions, however, like apparel or items he does seem to consider, though. For example, he recently did a Leonardo with Captain Americas Shield. A friend of mine had him do a standard Donatello but asked that he include a Mouser, which he did. So long as it's nothing that would take more than 10 minutes to toss in, he seems open to it. The work speaks for itself, what he lacks in buyer input, he makes up for with a product of insane detail. Very very polished stuff, totally worth it. & he too is quick & relatively friendly. I own three pieces of his, only one of them being a commission. I asked for Fugitoid, with no specifics. Told him "Do something with it that'll allow you to have fun, total freedom." & so he gave him a bandana & pair of sai, haha! It's great. One setback though, is that he doesn't want to do group shots.

Talbot- Not much I can say about him. I own a commission from him but getting it had to be an act of God. Virtually no one ever hears back from him. Somehow by luck, chance, or maybe the way I presented myself, he managed to take me up on a piece. He didn't want to take any direction (I had a request of him involving specifics) & instead offered an action pose with a patterned background. I was happy to have anything so I obliged. It at first seemed a little costly by comparison to other Mirage artists, but well worth it. He used like 5 different mediums on the art & did a ridiculously cool job on it. Plus, c'mon, who can get this guy to do something on the side? I'd have payed more if I had to. His communication wasn't unfriendly, but it was scarce & delayed. However, due to that, he payed for shipping out of his own pocket. So maybe he was just caught up in some personal things. Either way, it was a kind gesture on his part.

Eastman- Doesn't seem to be taking commissions any longer, but he may yet again, so I'll give a brief review. Basically, everything is done via his assistant, Paula. She's not quick to respond, & when she does it's vague. Can be kinda hard. Understandable, though. I waited a considerable amount of time for my piece, but the prices were super fair considering the name attached and the level of work, even moreso for the fact it came paired with a signed photo, headsketch, and pamphlet of the turtles history. Kevin even attached a personalized note to me apologizing for the delay, expressing his approval over my request, and how much fun he had doing it. So though communication was shoddy & the wait was long, it was made up for. Not to mention the guy worked on an 11x17 sheet of bristol board. Most guys stick to 9x12. It's one big badass piece of work.

Farley- Hard to say! Just arranged one recently myself. He's not taken commissions in a long time, that I'm aware of. He's kept in good touch with me ever since, and doing business was simple & easy. I have heard he's ignored other peoples inquiries though, so it may have been a first come first serve opening. Regardless, his prices are very fair, the work & communication is great, so no harm in giving a shot.

Short of Farley, as I've not received my piece yet, I can say all of these guys shipped everything quickly, and in good care. All of the art was packaged safely with cardboard & stuff, no damage at all. All are worth checking out, so for you it shall be a matter of preference. Good luck! If you have any other questions feel free to PM me, or just check out each respective artists websites.

Oh, and most of these guys are within the same price ranges (as Dan & Jim raised theirs in the last few months & Farley has come down a bit- At least I think so... Not 100% sure).

Any chance I can see that Leo with Cap's shield?