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TODAY'S FEATURED POST

To Green Angel Tower – cover art

Donato Giancola

Periodically I make the choice to lean in heavily on a commission, dramatically increasing the amount of labor, focus, and intent I wish to bring to a painting.  This bar is raised by myself, never by my client, as the desire is to create a portfolio piece I can leverage for broader use, benefiting my client, and hopefully my career. This is one such instance. When Shawn Speakman of Grim Oak Press asked if I…

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EVERYDAY ORIGINAL

The Magpie Spirit

YESTERDAY’S POST

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Short Order Art

Stephen Green

February 3, 2025 - In Comic-book culture, there’s been a long tradition of doing convention sketches for fans and collectors. Back in the 70’s and 80’s, these used to be quick and free, but thanks to the secondary market, they have evolved into what can be occasionally both expensive and elaborate. If you are a comic artist set up at a convention, there is usually an expectation that you will be doing commissions. This is usually a pretty good source of supplemental income, and it can be thoroughly satisfying to see a fan’s reaction to a well executed piece. On the other hand, you are making art in a high-pressure situation, sometimes submerged in unfavorable conditions. It’s noisy. It’s busy. It’s loud. Convention centers are notoriously cold. Maybe you’re hung over. None of that matters, because someone just paid…

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