2 sketches of characters played by Chloe Grace Moretz Hit-Girl from Kick-*** Trev Murphy AR and from my favorite card artist Abby from Let Me In psc by David Desbois
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December 30, 2010, 06:37 AM
Quaint1
I have deleted a couple of posts from this thread - one because it was not relevant to the subject and had been posted in a number of other threads, another because it commented on the now deleted post (sorry Ted!)
A major surprise from my sugarbear, the awesome Kate Bradley!
How cool is my Wampa!!!
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January 10, 2011, 11:39 PM
damien
VERY cool
January 11, 2011, 10:08 AM
hammer
I still weep at these getting lost in the post
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January 12, 2011, 09:54 PM
cheifbrody
someones going to have to showme how to download images so i can show off my fav katie cooks
January 13, 2011, 08:01 PM
Star*Mystyk
So, what are Artist Proofs and how does one acquire one? I see them around the Sketch Collector galleries and assume it's those with a lot of money to throw around, or who know the artist personally
I now have three favourite sketch cards, is that allowed? I'll post my new one when I go and pick it up this afternoon
So, what are Artist Proofs and how does one acquire one? I see them around the Sketch Collector galleries and assume it's those with a lot of money to throw around, or who know the artist personally
Artists are paid relatively small $ per card by the manufacturers. However, they are additionally given some blanks. Usually the artist publicises that they have some number of blanks available at certain prices (PM me for detail if you can't find by googling) and the buyer can request whatever character/layout they want except that the final cards must be cleared by the license holder, so restrictions would generally be no nudity, smoking etc and may restrict to certain characters.
The blanks are provided uncut and most buyers leave them that way (which is why APs are bigger than standard) so the artist can do more detail. Artists also tend to do their best work on the blanks.
It's one way to encourage artists to do good work for low pay on the inserted cards - I have only bought a few APs but I only buy where I already like their work.
January 13, 2011, 10:48 PM
Batman
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Star*Mystyk: So, what are Artist Proofs and how does one acquire one? I see them around the Sketch Collector galleries and assume it's those with a lot of money to throw around, or who know the artist personally
Actually, it can be more cost effective to buy an artist proof from an artist than buying a pack inserted sketch from the secondary market, and most often you can ask for exactly what you want on the card as far as subject matter. Most artists who work on sets offer some of their proofs for sale. It does help to have an established relationship with an artist you like, but I think you will find most artists very accommodating. You can also get PSC's from most artists for much less than artist proofs.
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January 14, 2011, 03:27 PM
glim
I never posted these, but I have had them for a while.
Katie Cook artist return:
Russell Walks artist return:
January 14, 2011, 07:12 PM
Star*Mystyk
Oh that's nice, the Arwen one
Thanks tangent and Batman
And, my latest one arrived yesterday. It reminded me of my username so I wanted it, plus it looked pretty
I don't know if it's an actual character but it's by Tony Perna and from the Treasure Chests & Booty set. That makes three favourites, now.
lizzy,fantastic are you collecting hit girl sketches ? i am as well and i have 2 trev murphy
January 15, 2011, 08:33 PM
cheifbrody
quote:
Originally posted by glim: I never posted these, but I have had them for a while.
Katie Cook artist return:
Russell Walks artist return:
how attached are you to the katie cook glim ?
January 15, 2011, 08:39 PM
cheifbrody
quote:
Originally posted by tangent:
quote:
So, what are Artist Proofs and how does one acquire one? I see them around the Sketch Collector galleries and assume it's those with a lot of money to throw around, or who know the artist personally
Artists are paid relatively small $ per card by the manufacturers. However, they are additionally given some blanks. Usually the artist publicises that they have some number of blanks available at certain prices (PM me for detail if you can't find by googling) and the buyer can request whatever character/layout they want except that the final cards must be cleared by the license holder, so restrictions would generally be no nudity, smoking etc and may restrict to certain characters.
The blanks are provided uncut and most buyers leave them that way (which is why APs are bigger than standard) so the artist can do more detail. Artists also tend to do their best work on the blanks.
It's one way to encourage artists to do good work for low pay on the inserted cards - I have only bought a few APs but I only buy where I already like their work.
i didn t know this and i own a couple,the katie cooks i have i was lucky because they went on ebay,others she sells personally and if like me you have email issues your stuffed,i went to her site one day and there were her 3 gorgeous female persuasion ap cards all with that red block stamped SOLD notice,i didn t even get a sniff
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