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

[DonatelloFan]

Oh man am I excited.

I just ordered a commission from Dan Berger today. As I've said before, he's one of my top 3 TMNT artists (the other two being Dooney and David Petersen).

I can not WAIT to see what he does with what I requested. And of course, I'll post it here the day I get it!!

[Samhain]

You won't be let down, Dan ''The Man'' Berger does quality work. What was you request?

[DonatelloFan]

Donatello vs. Shredder fighting at night, in the middle of a thunderstorm. I let him choose between which medium he wanted to do it in, because I didn't know which would look better (white paper with gray tones, or gray paper with white highlights). And it's going to be on 11x17 paper.

I can't WAIT!!

[Samhain]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

Donatello vs. Shredder fighting at night, in the middle of a thunderstorm. I let him choose between which medium he wanted to do it in, because I didn't know which would look better (white paper with gray tones, or gray paper with white highlights). And it's going to be on 11x17 paper.

I can't WAIT!!

Sounds cool. I would have went with the grey tones myself, but either way I'm sure it's gonna be sweet.

[DonatelloFan]

Yeah, I just didn't know which to choose. He showed me examples, but I didn't know which would look best. He said he'd try it on both and see which looks better.

[the power of 3]

Sounds awesome donatellofan. Can't wait to see what he comes up with. He might have to be te next artist I get to do a commission

[Powder]

Yeah that sounds straight up amazing. Be sure to get us a good picture/scan of it!

[DonatelloFan]

After I marvel at it, taking a picture and uploading it here will be the next thing I do after I get it. It SHOULD be about 3 or 4 weeks. I'll really hate it if it comes in the mail when I'm in Germany for two weeks.

[Samhain]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

After I marvel at it, taking a picture and uploading it here will be the next thing I do after I get it. It SHOULD be about 3 or 4 weeks. I'll really hate it if it comes in the mail when I'm in Germany for two weeks.

This won't be the last one. Trust me. It gets addicting. Artwork, the NEW crack!

[d_osborn]

so this is the go-to art thread, right? i thought this might be better suited in the 'for sale' forum, but... eh... screw it. this thread is more fun.

here is an amazing piece that'll be on the auction block at heritage in about two weeks... the first drawing of all of all four turtles.

http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...o=152001#Photo

[Ninja_Shoe_Repair]

man, that's amazing. That's one of those rare pieces I would almost consider putting a second mortgage on my house to get. It will go for an insane amount. I can guarantee no one from this board will probably end up with that unfortunately.

[Samhain]

Originally Posted by Ninja_Shoe_Repair

man, that's amazing. That's one of those rare pieces I would almost consider putting a second mortgage on my house to get. It will go for an insane amount. I can guarantee no one from this board will probably end up with that unfortunately.

Honestly, I think this kind of piece should go into a museum, it's priceless, IMO. Or just stay with Eastman. That's a part of history. But like you said, I don't think anyone on this board is going to snag it. I think Kevin was asking $600k for it when he was doing that art gallery thing. So, it's pretty obvious it will have a reserve similar i price.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by d_osborn

so this is the go-to art thread, right? i thought this might be better suited in the 'for sale' forum, but... eh... screw it. this thread is more fun.

here is an amazing piece that'll be on the auction block at heritage in about two weeks... the first drawing of all of all four turtles.

http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleN...o=152001#Photo

Very cool!

[Powder]

Nice to see it in what seems to be very very nice shape after all these years. I agree that it'd be best suited in a museum.
Not that I'd ever get rid of it if it happened to end up my hands, haha!

[Plasticplayhouse]

*craps pants* holy s#!t that's amazing! And ill have the opportunity to own it as well...in my dreams that is. I have a better chance at makin love to all the Victoria's secret models while rodeo riding a great white than affording that pic.

[DonatelloFan]

I agree it doesn't need to be in a personal collection, but instead in a museum. But I have to ask, what kind of museum would be the type to take this piece in? I mean, I don't see it sitting next to the Mona Lisa, or across the hall from a Picasso. So where would it go?

[Plasticplayhouse]

it should be dontated to the PlaticPlayMuseum

[OA]

Yep, I saw this pop up a little while back. Surely the reserve will be very high six figures (though probably not anywhere near his original asking) and it probably will not sell at all. Still fantastic to see!

[Mayhem]

Yeah... still... holy cow, didn't realise that was still out there in Kevin's folder. Thought a collector would have had it years ago.

[Plasticplayhouse]

It's funny that some artists like stan sakai and Matt howarth KEEP every single original piece of their published work, yet most other artists sell them as soon as someone makes them an offer for it. I would think one would want to keep SOMETHING from their early days...especially something like this!