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11-30-2008, 08:11 PM
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Angry Green Rage Monster Mod. SMASH!
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no ... I put myself in their shoes and I would like to be able to do it every con but after doing so many I would imagine that there are reasons that I would not want to do it from time to time and they should have the latitude to do what they want. Now the artists that don't do it at all ... I don't understand
as a fan, I appreciate it a lot ... even if I don't buy something from an artist ... I enjoy watching the creative process at times
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11-30-2008, 09:27 PM
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personally I think it would be the cool thing to do, even if it is just simple sketches. Some people drive very far distances to see the artists and a little something would be nice to remember the meeting by. Of course I also wish someone would invent a machine to tell if a person requesting a sketch was just going to sell it on ebay or not so that the artist could just move on to the next person.
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11-30-2008, 09:35 PM
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I'm firmly in the camp that doesn't believe artists should have to sketch at shows if they don't wish to. Many of them attend shows at their own cost and make themselves available by signing books and offering sketchbooks and prints.
Obviously I would prefer to see them sketching but I respect their right not to sketch if that's their wish.
As for an earlier comment regarding Stuart Immonen choosing to no longer sketch at cons, you should get a copy of Stuart's "50 Reasons to Stop Sketching at Conventions" book which explains things beautifully. It's painful and hilarious at the same time  Best,
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11-30-2008, 10:07 PM
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What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
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Originally Posted by snappahead
I don't think an artist should be required or even feel pressured into doing anything they don't want to do. A lot of artists just wanna meet the fans and have a nice time. If people are real fans..that should be enough.
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I'm firmly in the camp that doesn't believe artists should have to sketch at shows if they don't wish to. Many of them attend shows at their own cost and make themselves available by signing books and offering sketchbooks and prints.
Obviously I would prefer to see them sketching but I respect their right not to sketch if that's their wish.
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I completely agree. I will add though (since there are a lot of people who attend to get sketches, myself included) that if the artist DOESN'T do sketches/commissions at cons, and they have a website or blog...make that info known. They'll save a lot of headache at the show, and fans that check online will appreciate it.
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11-30-2008, 10:19 PM
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It really doesn't bother me. If they can't be bothered to sketch, I just move on to the next artist that will.
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11-30-2008, 10:21 PM
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Angry Green Rage Monster Mod. SMASH!
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It really doesn't bother me. If they can't be bothered to sketch, I just move on to the next artist that will.
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 I thought you got something from all the artists when you do a con
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11-30-2008, 10:30 PM
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I wish. If you look at my purchases from each show I usually walk away with a few pieces. I bet I average 3-7 pieces per show. I am blown away when people leave conventions with 20+ commissions.
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11-30-2008, 10:31 PM
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I wish. If you look at my purchases from each show I usually walk away with a few pieces. I bet I average 3-7 pieces per show. I am blown away when people leave conventions with 20+ commissions.
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I know, I was bustin your balls ... I am always amazed at the top notch stuff you come away with 
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11-30-2008, 10:33 PM
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I dont think artists should have to draw anything if they dont want to. If I saw Michael Jordan, I dont expect him to grab a basketball and dribble. Why should I expect when I see an artist to draw me something.
We see actors at cons. No one expects them to recite us a few lines from their movie/tv show?
But then again. There are just nice artists out there who will draw and draw for free.
Jim Lee comes to mind. The man can draw like a machine!! Yet his book is still late all the time! =P
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11-30-2008, 10:37 PM
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Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
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I think their only responsibility would be to sign at least one item for a fan. Besides that its just gravy if you can pick up a sketch.
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