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[Vagabond142]

Originally posted by takkyu
From the reference picture to what you received is quite amazing. I love the artist's imagination/recreation.

Indeed!

The last two commissions I have from him (one of my original character Desyrynel and the Rogue piece above) were almost telepathic in how precisely they matched what I was asking for. I literally told him "Rogue, in mid-80's green and black uniform, modernized mohawk. have fun with it, GO! " and the result is above. As Jeremy Clarkson is fond of saying: "It is absolutely stunning"

(Caveat: keep in mind, art is very much in the eye of the beholder)

[spikerS]

^^
Sheesh, that is a great commission, makes the one I got from Todd Nauch last year look like crap.

Le SIGH...

[Vagabond142]

Spikers:

I think I've said it before, but your Todd Nauck one is very cool It's a different style and, quite honestly, great for a con-commish.

I would be super-happy to have that Nauck commission if I were you, because I remember the story behind it that you posted, and that makes it 70x more valuable than anything I could commission from anyone for any reason. So take pride in your commission, because it's awesome

[spikerS]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
Spikers:

I think I've said it before, but your Todd Nauck one is very cool It's a different style and, quite honestly, great for a con-commish.

I would be super-happy to have that Nauck commission if I were you, because I remember the story behind it that you posted, and that makes it 70x more valuable than anything I could commission from anyone for any reason. So take pride in your commission, because it's awesome

Don't get me wrong, I am happy with mine. Just when comparing the two that i kinda grumble. LOL

[Vagabond142]

Oh, don't worry man... I've spent $180 on a commission before that I am very unhappy with. And I grumble when comparing to the artist's other commissions of the same character :/

[mwmhong]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
Bit of a story behind this purchase, as it is in fact an art commission:

This was ordered and paid for in November... then the dude, literally the next DAY, got a contract that took up 3 months of professional work for him, so Nov, Dec, and Jan were off the board. Then, out of the blue, the pencils for this land in my email and, a week and a couple of tweaks later, one of the best bits of comic book art I have ever commissioned lands in my email inbox. I honestly think he put a little extra effort in because it took so long to get around to it.

Rogue (pre-Jim Lee uniform; modernized by artist) by Carlos Gomez Moreno-Cid, one of my all-time favorite artists:


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And here's the reference picture used for the commission:

Nice picture.

That reference pic is from Uncanny X-men during 'Inferno' when they were taking on the Marauders.
I think it's Silvestri's art.

[Vagabond142]

Originally posted by mwmhong


Nice picture.

That reference pic is from Uncanny X-men during 'Inferno' when they were taking on the Marauders.
I think it's Silvestri's art.

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Top row (got that last year at the mini-con at McMahon. The stickered prices are NOT what I paid (I paid much less for the Jubilee issue, and I think $10 all said for Inferno))

On another note

[DJ Lazy]

Originally posted by mo_money2supe


It's the Dynavin unit - they make factory fitting units for most German vehicles. They make one with an Android based software too, but they're in high demand and are hard to get. I've been wanting to get one for myself but all the reviews online aren't always the most favourable. Still, I'd love to pick one up if I could get my hands on one.

German vehicles you say.... Hmm I will have to look into these more. Would love a replacement for my Golf, and if it comes with Android that would be awesome!


Nothing crazy, but my latest (10 mins ago) as I had to fill my craving:



And a new set of Genuine OEM VW wiper blades for my car @ the cost of $53..

[Tik-Tok]

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[schocker]

Tiktok, here is a larger version if you would like

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fak too late

[Go4Long]

Zeiss Conquest 3-9X40

[Vagabond142]

Printing, 5 11x17 posters for $10 from Staples print center + frame (bought ages ago (literally a year)) 2 pack for $10 from Michael's. 4 of the posters went into my art portfolio for framing later, my newest commission got to go directly on the art wall

(This is the second half of my wall, there is a Chun Li and a production page from Witchblade issue 58 to the left, and a double sketched Witchblade, a C. Viper head sketch, and a Morrigan head sketch to the right.)


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It is at this particular point that I refer you to the first line of my signature (adjusts glasses) :B

[C_Dave45]

The fishermen on here will appreciate these:

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by C_Dave45
The fishermen on here will appreciate these:

Nice I picked up some wading boots last season. With all this warm weather I should really get my 2012 license and hit the Bow.

[mo_money2supe]

Originally posted by DJ Lazy
German vehicles you say.... Hmm I will have to look into these more. Would love a replacement for my Golf, and if it comes with Android that would be awesome!

For your money blowing adventures:


Looks like the VW units control the HVAC controls too!

http://www.dynavin.com/products/product_dnv_vw1.php

[blitz]

The Dynavin units seem to get pretty good reviews, and have seamless integration.

I spent a lot of time comparing these vs stock nav vs aftermarket and this was the clear winner to me. Steering wheel controls still work and great ipod integration. Only thing that's disappointing is you can get a Sirius tuner for it.

They're not cheap, I got mine from Car Audio Craze in the US for $810 shipped. But a factory unit would run me $1500 with bluetooth.

Once I get it and use it for a bit, I'll chime in with what I think about it.

[89s1]

Breakfast at Eggs & More.

[03ozwhip]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
Printing, 5 11x17 posters for $10 from Staples print center + frame (bought ages ago (literally a year)) 2 pack for $10 from Michael's. 4 of the posters went into my art portfolio for framing later, my newest commission got to go directly on the art wall

(This is the second half of my wall, there is a Chun Li and a production page from Witchblade issue 58 to the left, and a double sketched Witchblade, a C. Viper head sketch, and a Morrigan head sketch to the right.)


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It is at this particular point that I refer you to the first line of my signature (adjusts glasses) :B

im gonna go out on a limb here and say you dont have a girlfriend? LOL your sig fits you perfectly! thats alot of $$ spent on that stuff man, i hope its worth it in the end for you

[Vagabond142]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
thats alot of $$ spent on that stuff man, i hope its worth it in the end for you

To be honest, 90% of the art I have comes from the Calgary Comic Cons. I'm a collector, so collecting is what I do.

It's a hell of a lot cheaper than collecting cars, like some Beyonders XD

[Shlade]

with a giant line of credit you can collect cars too haha