Before I explain the content of this post, I'll just say here that I'm not interested in exchanging any differences of opinion regarding Adam Hughes' sketch policy at cons or whether you've had a disagreement with Allison or whatever. If you want to vent, feel free, I'm not fussed
I'm just trying to clear up a stupid rumour that apparently started at Adventure Con a few weeks ago which stated that Adam would be charging $10,000 for sketches at San Diego Comic Con - THIS IS ABSOLUTE RUBBISH, THERE IS NO TRUTH TO IT!
Allison has posted at Hughes-Fans refuting the rumour and I thought it would help to circulate her comments as follows:
"Hi all;
I was just made aware of a rumor that was going around at Adventure Con this past weekend. Apparently word on the street is that Adam will be sketching at San Diego for a mere $10,000 a sketch.
That's right; Ten Thousand Dollars.
I thought it was important to let everyone know that this is NOT in fact true. I don't know where this rumor started, but it can end here.
Many of you know that Adam didn't sketch at all at last year's San Diego Comic Con, and the year before that sketches were $400. I may be bold; but to go from $400 to $10,000 is beyond even my ability. So I wanted to state for the record that Adam will NOT be charging Ten Thousand Dollars for a San Diego Sketch this year.
In all seriousness, here is what we are considering doing for San Diego. Prior to the show, Adam will auction on Ebay one sketch per day of the show, probably for the Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Whoever wins the auctions gets their choice of a sketch. The pieces will be standard con sketches; not larger or inked or anything crazy; just the fabulous marker pieces he's been doing lately. And we may even be arranging for one of these pieces to be completed during a drawing demo, so folks can watch."
She later added that:
"The auction will state that people must be present at the convention to participate in the auction. They will have to show a photo ID to be able to get the drawing, to prevent someone else from collecting it."
So, if you hear the $10K rumour mentioned, please know that it is absolute nonsense. Thanks,
Royd
