Awesome McHaleyArt haul

[rilynil]

Just wanted to share a couple of eBay auctions I won tonight from McHaleyArt, another of the uber-talented forum members doing great work around here! I picked up a pair of watercolor pieces (12x16) of Spider-Man and Wolverine. I love this style! It's very loose and I think the colors are incredible.

I like these so much that I'm getting him to do a couple more of these pieces in same style: I doubt anyone would be surprised that Vision and Mysterio are my choice of subjects. :laugh: I can't wait to see how they come out because the four of them on the same wall is going to make for a KILLER display. :buttrock:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k42/nadams65/b499_12.jpghttp://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k42/nadams65/8c49_12.jpg

[rychehitman]

these look great Rily! Look forward to seeing youe Vision and Mysterio!


Man, if those two ever team up, you are going to be unbearable to talk too!:)

[Rogue]

Very cool looking! :)

[Perna]

Awesome score Neil.

[endsongjen]

Nice!

[High Lord Apocalypse]

that spidey is off the hook man!!!

[cyberpunk12]

Congrats! These are great... I can't decide which one I like better. That Spider-Man is just stunning. Anyone that hasn't looked at Mark's gallery (http://bp.rubberslug.com/gallery/home.asp), you should check it out. Great stuff :thumbs2:

I'm not very artistic, but aren't watercolors hard to work with? To be able to get that kind of detail with them is awesome. I'd like to add some of Mark's work to my own collection.

Thanks for posting the pics rilynil. If the colors look as great in person as they do in these digitals, you must be loving it! Like you, I really dig this style. It reminds me somewhat of Sienkiwicz.

[rilynil]

Thanks so much, everybody. :thumbs2: I'm pumped about these two pieces. Vision and Mysterio painted in watercolors are bound to be AWESOME, too! These are going to make great additions to my home. :buttrock:

[McHaleyArt]

Congrats! These are great... I can't decide which one I like better. That Spider-Man is just stunning. Anyone that hasn't looked at Mark's gallery (http://bp.rubberslug.com/gallery/home.asp), you should check it out. Great stuff :thumbs2:

I'm not very artistic, but aren't watercolors hard to work with? To be able to get that kind of detail with them is awesome. I'd like to add some of Mark's work to my own collection.

Thanks for posting the pics rilynil. If the colors look as great in person as they do in these digitals, you must be loving it! Like you, I really dig this style. It reminds me somewhat of Sienkiwicz.
Thanks for all the nice things said guys!!! I have been a Bill Sienkiewicz fan for over 20 years. It was a thrill for me to show him my stuff and talk technique with him. For those that haven't seen this before, here'a a piece of Hellboy that I pencilled up and Bill painted over it.
~Mark
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/a97fe9758403445f8b696ff2d3944c1d/468267-6579501-get-attachment.aspx.jpg

[endsongjen]

Very Nice

[Ghost]

Yup you can really throw down on the watercolours and guaches!

[Alex655321]

Nice Pick Ups Neil:thumbs2:

[Iacon13]

I got 2 water colours from Mark as well of Posion Ivy and Talia and I totally agree. His work is incredible. If you read this Mark I need you to do a Transformers piece for me some time. I'll contact you.

[McHaleyArt]

I got 2 water colours from Mark as well of Posion Ivy and Talia and I totally agree. His work is incredible. If you read this Mark I need you to do a Transformers piece for me some time. I'll contact you.

Looking forward to it Andrew!!

[cyberpunk12]

Thanks for all the nice things said guys!!! I have been a Bill Sienkiewicz fan for over 20 years. It was a thrill for me to show him my stuff and talk technique with him. For those that haven't seen this before, here'a a piece of Hellboy that I pencilled up and Bill painted over it.
~Mark
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/a97fe9758403445f8b696ff2d3944c1d/468267-6579501-get-attachment.aspx.jpgI KNEW that Hellboy pic in your gallery was familiar. You posted this during a Sienkiewicz discussion recently, didn't you? It looks fantastic! :thumbs2:

[rilynil]

That Hellboy piece is simply beyond awesome. :buttrock:

[melike]

Far out - i have to say there are a lot of talented people around here but marks stuff blows me away every single time.

[rilynil]

Here's my newest one from Mark: The Vision!!!
I love it, love it, love it! I still have a Mysterio on the way. :buttrock: These two with the Spidey and Wolverine watercolor pieces are going to look incredible displayed together. :buttrock:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6171/mchaleyvisionxd9.jpg

[Tony Coca]

Here's my newest one from Mark: The Vision!!!
I love it, love it, love it! I still have a Mysterio on the way. :buttrock: These two with the Spidey and Wolverine watercolor pieces are going to look incredible displayed together. :buttrock:

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6171/mchaleyvisionxd9.jpg

That piece came out awesome dude.:thumbs2:

[McHaleyArt]

I'm just going to post this here on your thread Neil....hope you don't mind.
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/a97fe9758403445f8b696ff2d3944c1d/521092-8490942-Spidey%20024(1).jpg

[Avenger]

Good stuff:thumbs2:

I need to get me one of these.

[rilynil]

Ooooo, I don't mind at all, Mark. That's another awesome piece! Fantastic job. :buttrock:

[cyberpunk12]

Neil- congrats on the Vision! He looks great. :thumbs2: :thumbs2: I'm really looking forward to seeing that Mysterio.

Mark- Keep up the great work man... That new Spidey rocks!

[armitage]

Wow!
You are one incredibly talented individual.
That Spidey pic is mindblowing!:buttrock:

[McHaleyArt]

Neil...your Mysterio is on my drawing table...must sleep now.
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/a97fe9758403445f8b696ff2d3944c1d/521612-4590003-Superman%20&%20Batman%20014(1).jpg

[rilynil]

Neil...your Mysterio is on my drawing table...must sleep now.
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/a97fe9758403445f8b696ff2d3944c1d/521612-4590003-Superman%20&%20Batman%20014(1).jpg
No hurry, Mark! Get some rest. That new Supes and Bats piece is incredible! :buttrock:

[whd]

That latest Spidey is especially nice. :thumbs2:

[rilynil]

Just got a peak at that Master of Illusion, Mysterio! I love this one so much.
He's going to look fantastic on a wall of mine with Mark's Spider-Man, Wolverine and Vision.
Thanks a million, Mark!

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/5688/mysteriomchaleyxj7.jpg

[McHaleyArt]

This piece is going to end up with cyberpunk12:
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/a97fe9758403445f8b696ff2d3944c1d/522250-6963296-SpiderWoman%20002(1).jpg

[Tony Coca]

Thats just awesome.I need to get you to do something for sure.

[rilynil]

That's a fantastic Spider-Woman, Mark! :buttrock:
TC, you should definitely commission something. :thumbs2:

[McHaleyArt]

Thanks! It was one that I just kept throwing paint on and it kept coming out better.:buttrock:

[cyberpunk12]

Mark- The Spider-Woman turned out GREAT... I love the way you used the shadows. It really sets the mood for a Batman-type entrance. Thanks for all the time and imagination you put into it. It really paid off.

Neil, it looks like we're going to turn your thread into a McHaley showcase. I've got two more commissions lined up now will be eager to show them off when they're finished.

[Crom]

Wow, these are incredible! It is always cool to see someone do something different with Superheroes. All too often superhero artwork comes with a certain "sameness". Or everyone tries to follow the current trend, like trying to be Alex Ross.

Brilliant stuff.

[McHaleyArt]

Thanks Crom! I like to let the mood of the initial drawing guide me to the style that best suits it rather then trying to paint like someone else.:)

[rilynil]

Neil, it looks like we're going to turn your thread into a McHaley showcase. I've got two more commissions lined up now will be eager to show them off when they're finished.
Hey, that sounds fantastic, CP! :thumbs2: Please post them here as soon as they're done.

Once I get caught up on a few bills and such, I have a couple more characters I'd love to see painted by Mark on my wall. I need a couple of ladies this time! ;)

[cyberpunk12]

Mark's a painting machine... I was surprised to hear that he already had another piece for me.

I saw 300 last week and loved it. One of my two requests was the fierce leader of the Spartans, King Leonidas. Check it out:

http://www.sculptfiction.com/images/Leonidas.jpg

Mark, thanks again. The list of characters I'd like to see you paint is waaay too long. I can't believe I just found out what a talent you are.

If you're thinking about getting on Mark's commission list, DO IT. I've gotten plenty of commissions over the years, and dealing with Mark has been one of the highlights. GREAT work and very modest pricing. :thumbs2:

[cyberpunk12]

Okay... here's the latest:

http://www.sculptfiction.com/images/SpiderWoman_McHaley.JPG

Thanks Mark! These commissions are amongst my favorites. :thumbs2:

[rilynil]

Wow, CP! I love these watercolor pieces. I'm definitely going to ask Mark to paint X-23 and Domino for me. :buttrock:

[McHaleyArt]

With all the painting I do, it might surprise some of you that Black & White is actually my favorite medium. I'm also a big Batman Animated and Bruce Timm fan. While I like the Timm Batman designs I like to put my own style into them.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/BatmanRobin017.jpg

[Sniper]

damn I wanted that batman and robin!

[rilynil]

That Batman and Robin piece rocks!

[Sniper]

:banghead: :mad: That Batman and Robin piece rocks!

:banghead:

[McHaleyArt]

Don't be mad sniper...It isn't a commission for anyone. I just drew it up tonight for the fun of it.

[Poisonous]

Some people have all the talent :banghead:

Amazing work there Mark, just mindblowing:thumbs2:

[McHaleyArt]

I haven't done a thought out Star Wars piece in awhile. This image had been in my head for some time now and I finally got around to doing it...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/VADER0012.jpg

[rilynil]

Oooooo, nice, Mark! That's such a powerful image. Awesome job! :buttrock:

[McHaleyArt]

Here's a few recent gals:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/Batgirl015.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/Catwoman019.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/GIRLS002.jpg

[rilynil]

Very cool, Mark! By the way, I took the four watercolor pieces you did for me to the framing shop this week. In fact, I took a LOAD of stuff, including some original comic book art and some other signed stuff. Hopefully, I'll be able to have it all paid for within a few weeks. As soon as I get it, I'll be sure to post pics! I picked some very cool frames for your watercolor paintings. :thumbs2:

[McHaleyArt]

Cool...looking forward to seeing those Neil. Framing $$$ can be a real strain on the wallet.:bawling:

[rilynil]

Cool...looking forward to seeing those Neil. Framing $$$ can be a real strain on the wallet.:bawling:
You're not kidding! I'm getting your four paintings, two large autographed lithos, two comic book original art covers framed with their corresponding comics and one original inside page with its comic page. It's all going to look AWESOME! Sad thing is that I didn't even take everything I need framed to the shop. :(

The shop cut me a deal, but it's still about a grand, total. I'm having to pay for it in thirds over the next few weeks or so. I can't wait. Getting all this will make me want to stay home more often. :laugh:

[McHaleyArt]

It's kind of funny...My "sales pitch" should be..."My art costs less than the framing...!" I should do my paintings out of a framing shop to boost their business.:)

[rilynil]

It's kind of funny...My "sales pitch" should be..."My art costs less than the framing...!" I should do my paintings out of a framing shop to boost their business.:)
:laugh: There's an idea! :laugh:

[McHaleyArt]

Batgirl's 12x16 painted in Sepia tones.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/Batgirl021.jpg

[rilynil]

Whoah, that Batgirl just beautiful! :buttrock:

[endsongjen]

nice!

[kaza5555]

Love that Batgirl piece. Mark certainly is one talented fella. Here's something he did for me last year. He painted over my pencils in sepia tone.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/kaza5555/DSCN4825.jpg

[Tony Coca]

are any of the batgirls for sale.

[rilynil]

are any of the batgirls for sale.
Yes, they are, TC! Here's an eBay link:

http://search.ebay.com/McHaley-art_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQsubmitsearchZSearch

[rilynil]

That piece is incredible, Kaza! :buttrock:
Love that Batgirl piece. Mark certainly is one talented fella. Here's something he did for me last year. He painted over my pencils in sepia tone.

[melike]

Wow - never ceases to amaze me - i have to get off my butt and get on with what we organised..

[kaza5555]

That piece is incredible, Kaza! :buttrock:

Thanks, man. I got one more I'd like Mark to do, but the hobby keeps chomping on the dough. Hang in there, Mark. :)

[McHaleyArt]

Thanks, man. I got one more I'd like Mark to do, but the hobby keeps chomping on the dough. Hang in there, Mark. :)

I know exactly what you mean.:) :) :)

[McHaleyArt]

Wow - never ceases to amaze me - i have to get off my butt and get on with what we organised..
No worries Mike! I know how it is!

[Red X]

I just recently purchased this one:

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/LOTDKMONTAGE.jpg


I could not pass it up for $75 shipped, I hope to get the other 2 someday.

[whd]

That's a nice painting alright! :thumbs2:

[DC_Universe_Grl]

WOW Marks site is awsome, I am totally loving these pieces, I just might have to keep my eye out for some of them......:)

[wktf]

With all the painting I do, it might surprise some of you that Black & White is actually my favorite medium. I'm also a big Batman Animated and Bruce Timm fan. While I like the Timm Batman designs I like to put my own style into them.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/BatmanRobin017.jpg

I'm sorry but this one is off the charts amazing! That Spider-Man from earlier in this thread is phenomenal. And, solely based on that 300 painting, I'd love to see what you could do with Thor, God of Thunder!

[McHaleyArt]

Thanks everyone...and thanks again to Neil for starting this thread. Thor? yet another character to tackle. Right now I'm working on a Star Wars piece, then it's off to do commissions...If I get those done with time to spare....Hulk will probably be next. I squeezed in some color sketch cards for the show...hopefully I can squeeze in more.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/CARDS/Photo_2007_7_24_11_38_49.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/CARDS/Photo_2007_7_24_11_41_38.jpg

[Rogue]

Thanks everyone...and thanks again to Neil for starting this thread. Thor? yet another character to tackle. Right now I'm working on a Star Wars piece, then it's off to do commissions...If I get those done with time to spare....Hulk will probably be next. I squeezed in some color sketch cards for the show...hopefully I can squeeze in more.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/CARDS/Photo_2007_7_24_11_38_49.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/CARDS/Photo_2007_7_24_11_41_38.jpg

Awesome sketch cards!!! :)


PM coming your way!!

[Perna]

Mark, those cards are sweet!!!!

Ignore my wife's PM. LOL!!!

[Avenger]

Great cards Mark :buttrock:

[Rogue]

Mark, those cards are sweet!!!!

Ignore my wife's PM. LOL!!!

Ignore my husband. LOL!!! :stick:


I want a color Rogue card!!!! :thumbs2:

[Perna]

Ignore my husband. LOL!!! :stick:


I want a color Rogue card!!!! :thumbs2:

You want Rogue as a black woman? Okay Mark, you heard the lady.:D

[melike]

Mark those cards are amazinG!

[McHaleyArt]

Ignore my husband. LOL!!! :stick:


I want a color Rogue card!!!! :thumbs2:
I'll just ignore both of you. :laugh:

[JDH]

Beautiful work!

[McHaleyArt]

few more cards....this will probably be all unless I do some in Chicago.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/CARDS/Photo_2007_7_25_17_15_51.jpg

[Rogue]

You want Rogue as a black woman? Okay Mark, you heard the lady.:D

You just wait Shugah!!! :stick: :stick:

[Rogue]

few more cards....this will probably be all unless I do some in Chicago.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/CARDS/Photo_2007_7_25_17_15_51.jpg

These are awesome!!!!! :thumbs2:

[whd]

Nothing wrong with the others, but that Batgirl is really, really sweet! :thumbs2:

[Avenger]

I think I funded Mark's time at Chicago. :redface:

Here is the first piece..remember I have a terrible camera :)

http://i17.tinypic.com/4mrwcc3.jpg

[rilynil]

You are racking up, Avenger! That is so incredibly COOL! Mark's been on a major roll for a long, long time now and somehow he keeps getting better and better! WOW! :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

[Avenger]

You are racking up, Avenger! That is so incredibly COOL! Mark's been on a major roll for a long, long time now and somehow he keeps getting better and better! WOW! :buttrock: :buttrock:

You have NO ideal :redface:

I picked up over a dozen sketches and commissions. :)

[Primal]

I think I funded Mark's time at Chicago. :redface:

:laugh:

Here is the first piece..remember I have a terrible camera :)

That is amazing venger! Truly an awesome piece! Congrats!

[Avenger]

:laugh:



That is amazing venger! Truly an awesome piece! Congrats!

Thanks Primal. :thumbs2:

Wait until you see the other pieces from Mark. ;)

[whd]

That JOH is very cool! Congrats! :thumbs2:

[Wolverine1]

Thanks Primal. :thumbs2:

Wait until you see the other pieces from Mark. ;)
Ohhh, lets see! Lets SEE!

[rilynil]

I'm eager to see more, too! :thumbs2: :thumbs2: :thumbs2:

[Avenger]

Ohhh, lets see! Lets SEE!

I'm eager to see more, too! :thumbs2: :thumbs2: :thumbs2:

Patience grasshoppers. :)

[JadeGiant]

I'm eager to see more, too! :thumbs2: :thumbs2: :thumbs2:

I will post my Hulk when I get home:thumbs2:

[rilynil]

I will post my Hulk when I get home:thumbs2:
Whoah! I've been wanting to see Mark draw Hulk! I can't wait, Dave! :buttrock:

[fossa2]

I'll let it go this time, rilly ;)

[Avenger]

A couple of more. :buttrock:

http://i18.tinypic.com/6cf7rwn.jpg

http://i17.tinypic.com/6g9cxzn.jpg

[rychehitman]

Nice haul Scott!!!

[Avenger]

Nice haul Scott!!!

Thanks. I have a few more pieces to come. :)

[rilynil]

More awesomeness! But who's the yellow screaming guy? That's my favorite of your lot so far, and I don't even know the character! :laugh: Is he DC?

[JadeGiant]

Whoah! I've been wanting to see Mark draw Hulk! I can't wait, Dave! :buttrock:

workin on it now:thumbs2:

[armitage]

Mark's work is great, he's a talented mofo, and it was a pleasure meeting him.

[JadeGiant]

My McHaleyHulk - before and after coloring ... THANKS MARK!!!!!!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l20/cbusdave/mchaleyHulkBW.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l20/cbusdave/mchaleyHulkCOLOR.jpg

[McHaleyArt]

It was great to meet everyone in Chicago!!!
Here are 2 of Sunday's Wizard World commissions. I actually had an hour to spare after finishing these which helped dilute my initial panic at the possibility of not finishing all my at-show commissions.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/WizardWorld2007006.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/WizardWorld2007002.jpg

[rilynil]

My McHaleyHulk - before and after coloring ... THANKS MARK!!!!!!
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l20/cbusdave/mchaleyHulkCOLOR.jpg

Wow! Congrats, JG! That's too cool. Great job, Mark! :buttrock:

[MONSTER]

Those are all great!! The Hulk is insanely cool!

[rilynil]

Love the Batman and the Jedi woman, too! :buttrock:

[JadeGiant]

those look great Mark ... I hope you had a good weekend .... I know your table was frequently busy:thumbs2:

[Avenger]

Two more great ones Mark. :buttrock:

Glad you got everything done. :thumbs2:

[Juggernaut]

It was great to meet everyone in Chicago!!!
Here are 2 of Sunday's Wizard World commissions. I actually had an hour to spare after finishing these which helped dilute my initial panic at the possibility of not finishing all my at-show commissions.
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/WizardWorld2007006.jpg
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/WizardWorld2007002.jpg

Your Batman is great.

I would like a comic book with your Batman version in it.

It would be cool if you drew Batman for DC.

[rychehitman]

My McHaleyHulk - before and after coloring ... THANKS MARK!!!!!!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l20/cbusdave/mchaleyHulkBW.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l20/cbusdave/mchaleyHulkCOLOR.jpg

WOW! Thats a powerful piece! COngrats on that Dave!!!:thumbs2:

[Juggernaut]

This piece is going to end up with cyberpunk12:
http://www.rubberslug.com/user/a97fe9758403445f8b696ff2d3944c1d/522250-6963296-SpiderWoman%20002(1).jpg

I haven't done a thought out Star Wars piece in awhile. This image had been in my head for some time now and I finally got around to doing it...
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s125/McHaleyArt/Artwork/VADER0012.jpg

Your background is wery cool in the Spider Woman piece. Very detailed.

The SW piece, I like it, although that thing you do where it fades. I don't like that.

To me when an artist does that, I always get the feeling that the piece is not done yet.

[McHaleyArt]

Your background is wery cool in the Spider Woman piece. Very detailed.

The SW piece, I like it, although that thing you do where it fades. I don't like that.

To me when an artist does that, I always get the feeling that the piece is not done yet.
I usually draw out the figures from head to toe. I love the use of white space and up-lighting....just a personal preference. I think it's totally cool that you don't like that about it and thanks for your opinion. That's the great thing about art....everyone likes different things.

[Juggernaut]

It is cool that you chose to uplight the piece that way.

Have you ever had any expirence in movie making?

There are actualy different ways to light different character's for example in movies alien character's are usualy backlighted, like E.T. Villain and bad guys get lighted from beneath. So it is very appropiate that you chose to light the piece like you did.

[McHaleyArt]

It is cool that you chose to uplight the piece that way.

Have you ever had any expirence in movie making?

There are actualy different ways to light different character's for example in movies alien character's are usualy backlighted, like E.T. Villain and bad guys get lighted from beneath. So it is very appropiate that you chose to light the piece like you did.
No movie making experience....If I had the time I would paint the same drawing in 10 different style and lighting choices. There are endless possibilities when starting a piece.

[Red X]

That batman painting is off the charts!

[seymourito]

man ur very talented.. hope u make cable and gambit someday and surfer also..