Sketch or blank covers.18093

Originally Posted by Element_Lad
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Originally Posted by multi007
These are all absolutely gorgeous.

I've never bought one, nor have I ever thought about getting one "commissioned"...

Can someone tell me how you go about getting one (besides buying one already done and slabbed)? Do they offer that at cons? What is the average price for something so detailed for the artists to do?

TIA.

Yes some artist have some already done and available for purchase at the cons. You can ask if the artist will do a sketch cover for you. Some have blanks but most prefer if you have your own. Prices vary depending on both the artist and the subject (bust, torso, half body, full body, background, color, ink, etc.). Many have sign up sheets. They may advertise their prices. I often will arrange with the artist (especially at one day or two day cons) to have them work on it and mail it to me when done to give them time on a piece. Check with the tattoo artist as well. They do some amazing art and many do sketch covers or other pieces.

Basically just ask. Worse they can say is no. Or that their price is out of your range. Many will refer you to another artist who might fit your price range. Be friendly and respectful of their time. Remember they are there to sell art and signatures. They love talking with fans. If they are busy with an art piece ask nicely if they can talk at that time. Most will.

Originally Posted by Element_Lad
I have quite a few in for grading with CBCS. I had 9 done at FAN EXPO Boston last week. Joe Rubinstein, Dan Parent, Tom Reilly, Scott Ambruson, Tone Rodriquez/Mostafa Moussa, Keith Williams, Ryan Santos, Clay McCormack and Kevin Maguire. Fernando Ruiz will complete his later since he was working the Kubert School booth.

Originally Posted by Byrdibyrd
@Element_Lad
Those covers ROCK!!!

Originally Posted by Wyldchyld



I picked these up at Heroes Con in June.