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hawkeyeps
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Re: Sketch cover gallery
Cool, Clayton had that at ECCC and I've seen it in person. Very niceIntrepidxc wrote:Just added this to my collection. Pencils only because dang Clayton Henry isn't cheap!
I've got a Mark Bright Q2 cover almost done as well. Looking forward to it!
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Yep, he told me he was going to finish it at ECCC. I was very happy to see it arrive today. I'm excited to see Mark Bright's sketch as I love Q&W. Then I've only got about 10 more sketch covers to get done.hawkeyeps wrote:Cool, Clayton had that at ECCC and I've seen it in person. Very niceIntrepidxc wrote:Just added this to my collection. Pencils only because dang Clayton Henry isn't cheap!
I've got a Mark Bright Q2 cover almost done as well. Looking forward to it!
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Re: Sketch cover gallery
Fantastic sketch. I love the perspective.Intrepidxc wrote:Yep, he told me he was going to finish it at ECCC. I was very happy to see it arrive today. I'm excited to see Mark Bright's sketch as I love Q&W. Then I've only got about 10 more sketch covers to get done.hawkeyeps wrote:Cool, Clayton had that at ECCC and I've seen it in person. Very niceIntrepidxc wrote:Just added this to my collection. Pencils only because dang Clayton Henry isn't cheap!
I've got a Mark Bright Q2 cover almost done as well. Looking forward to it!
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Re: Sketch cover gallery
This is a thing of beauty. Holy crap that is friggin amazing. As nice as the Mico of Bloodshot was, this is probably MY favorite sketch cover I've ever seen (and it's not even mineIntrepidxc wrote:Just added this to my collection. Pencils only because dang Clayton Henry isn't cheap!
I've got a Mark Bright Q2 cover almost done as well. Looking forward to it!
)Congrats on a phenomenal piece. Clayton Henry friggin rules!
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Thanks! Clayton Henry was also the easiest artist to work with so far (by email/mailing anyway they are all easy at cons).Bone-A-Fach-ee wrote:This is a thing of beauty. Holy crap that is friggin amazing. As nice as the Mico of Bloodshot was, this is probably MY favorite sketch cover I've ever seen (and it's not even mineIntrepidxc wrote:Just added this to my collection. Pencils only because dang Clayton Henry isn't cheap!
I've got a Mark Bright Q2 cover almost done as well. Looking forward to it!
Congrats on a phenomenal piece. Clayton Henry friggin rules!
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Re: Sketch cover gallery
Mark Bright just emailed me this cover. I don't have it in my possession yet as he just finished it, but I can't wait to see it!
Now I just need to find artist to do 12 more covers....at least until VEI releases more blank sketch covers!
I think I'm going to have the following lined up soon(ish):
Dave Johnson - Shadowman Sketch - Baltimore Comic Con
Sean Chen - XO Manowar Sketch - Baltimore Comic Con
Jim Calafiore - XO on Unity 1 - Awesome Con
Neal Adams - Unity 1 - Baltimore Comic Con
I'm also going to send in the four sketches I have to CBCS for grading and signature verification. They have a program called VSA that verifies signatures. It's slightly different than Signature Series as it's verified after the fact, but they say if the signature is validated they validate the art.
We'll see how it goes!
Now I just need to find artist to do 12 more covers....at least until VEI releases more blank sketch covers!
I think I'm going to have the following lined up soon(ish):
Dave Johnson - Shadowman Sketch - Baltimore Comic Con
Sean Chen - XO Manowar Sketch - Baltimore Comic Con
Jim Calafiore - XO on Unity 1 - Awesome Con
Neal Adams - Unity 1 - Baltimore Comic Con
I'm also going to send in the four sketches I have to CBCS for grading and signature verification. They have a program called VSA that verifies signatures. It's slightly different than Signature Series as it's verified after the fact, but they say if the signature is validated they validate the art.
We'll see how it goes!
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I received this book today. Mark Bright did an outstanding job. It looks even better in person!Intrepidxc wrote:Mark Bright just emailed me this cover. I don't have it in my possession yet as he just finished it, but I can't wait to see it!
Now I just need to find artist to do 12 more covers....at least until VEI releases more blank sketch covers!
I think I'm going to have the following lined up soon(ish):
Dave Johnson - Shadowman Sketch - Baltimore Comic Con
Sean Chen - XO Manowar Sketch - Baltimore Comic Con
Jim Calafiore - XO on Unity 1 - Awesome Con
Neal Adams - Unity 1 - Baltimore Comic Con
I'm also going to send in the four sketches I have to CBCS for grading and signature verification. They have a program called VSA that verifies signatures. It's slightly different than Signature Series as it's verified after the fact, but they say if the signature is validated they validate the art.
We'll see how it goes!
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Re: Sketch cover gallery
Anyone know if Mike Leeke takes commissions. Would be cool to get a sketch from him. 
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I commissioned Mike Leeke before. He was easy to deal with and did an amazing job.Warrior-13 wrote:Anyone know if Mike Leeke takes commissions. Would be cool to get a sketch from him.
I reccomend him 100%
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I did not teach him that. Everything else, but not thathawkeyeps wrote:First ever cover by Andy Liegel with colours by Dave Baron
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Re: Sketch cover gallery
These are the sketches I've picked up this year.
And, before anyone says anything, I can't help it. I like his stuff. And, he was very friendly and willing to talk to fans.
Bloodshot by Liefeld
edit: bad grammar
And, before anyone says anything, I can't help it. I like his stuff. And, he was very friendly and willing to talk to fans.
Bloodshot by Liefeld
edit: bad grammar
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Bloodshot by Ethan Van Sciver
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Livewire by CAFU
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Eternal Warrior by CAFU
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Ninjak by Mann
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I don't care what anyone says, this is awesome and I'd buy that!!!dmezynski wrote:These are the sketches I've picked up this year.
And, before anyone says anything, I can't help it. I like his stuff. And, he was very friendly and willing to talk to fans.
Bloodshot by Liefeld
edit: bad grammar
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They are all great!
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The Henry and Cafu covers are terrific!
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Duuuuuuude.dmezynski wrote:Livewire by CAFU
I'm a huge fan of CAFU's work - this one is really excellent! Did he draw it for you during a con, or did he take longer on it?
I like to draw stuff... http://grendeljd.deviantart.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
My wife likes to draw stuff too, and she is better than me! [I'm very proud of her]... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Dec ... ref=stream" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
My wife likes to draw stuff too, and she is better than me! [I'm very proud of her]... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Dec ... ref=stream" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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He drew it at a con, although I was there for the weekend so he had awhile to work on it.grendeljd wrote:Duuuuuuude.dmezynski wrote:Livewire by CAFU
I'm a huge fan of CAFU's work - this one is really excellent! Did he draw it for you during a con, or did he take longer on it?
His artwork is great
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Ahh, that's cool. It looks like he spent a good bit of time on it - I would have been blown away if you said he drew that for you while you watched!!dmezynski wrote:He drew it at a con, although I was there for the weekend so he had awhile to work on it.grendeljd wrote:Duuuuuuude.
I'm a huge fan of CAFU's work - this one is really excellent! Did he draw it for you during a con, or did he take longer on it?
His artwork is great
I like to draw stuff... http://grendeljd.deviantart.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
My wife likes to draw stuff too, and she is better than me! [I'm very proud of her]... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Dec ... ref=stream" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
My wife likes to draw stuff too, and she is better than me! [I'm very proud of her]... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sara-Dec ... ref=stream" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Great thread, great sketches, especially, this LiveWire by CAFU, I'll be taking my Divinity #1 Blank to HeroesCon, haven't settled on an artist yet though, it really depends on their availability.dmezynski wrote:Livewire by CAFU
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I have one of each valiant blank, (2 each of the flip books). not sure if I want to get sketches, or keep them pure.
anyone else think blank blanks will go up in value since so many have been scribbled on?
anyone else think blank blanks will go up in value since so many have been scribbled on?
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Got this Friday at Awesome Con. Jim Calafiore XO head sketch. Very cool guy. We talked quite a bit about Valiant and the VEI relaunch.
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Wow! Jim's outdone himself and that says a lot.Intrepidxc wrote:Got this Friday at Awesome Con. Jim Calafiore XO head sketch. Very cool guy. We talked quite a bit about Valiant and the VEI relaunch.
/Magnus