EBAS Eric Basaldua - contact info?

[Argonus]

Originally Posted by patrickwm68

He's on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/find-friend...p?id=678114140

Go Ass! Yeah, he keeps himself pretty busy.

[GregorS]

Just sent Eric an e-mail and he advised me to contact his art dealer Michael Alexandropoulos at moregreatart.com. Anybody have any experience with them?

[GregorS]

Originally Posted by Punisher1919

I shot Eric an email about 6 months ago about getting on his list, he said I was on, but I think the wait times are pretty long right now. Anytime I've emailed him about conventions, commissions, etc, he's been very quick at getting back to me. I'd say to drop him a line, it definitely won't hurt.

Did you have to make any sort of down or full payment to get on the list?

[Titan1977]

Originally Posted by Punisher1919

I shot Eric an email about 6 months ago about getting on his list, he said I was on, but I think the wait times are pretty long right now. Anytime I've emailed him about conventions, commissions, etc, he's been very quick at getting back to me. I'd say to drop him a line, it definitely won't hurt.

I have been on the list for close to 2 years, every few months I'll check, sometimes I'll get a response and sometimes not. Granted, I didn't put any money down (used to be he didn't take payment until eh was ready to start the piece), but every few months his price would increase, so even if you were on the list, your price would increase. Love the guys work, helluva good guy, too, but I am in the same boat as you. When I got on the list, the price was 350-400, now I believe it is 600 or something like that.

[Punisher1919]

Originally Posted by GregorS

Just sent Eric an e-mail and he advised me to contact his art dealer Michael Alexandropoulos at moregreatart.com. Anybody have any experience with them?

I have dealt with him for some Clay Mann pieces and all my experiences have been good. And I didn't have to put any payment down either to get on EBas's list

[Shandil]

I think the best option to get a piece from him is to find out if he's coming to a convention you'll be going to. If it's so, try asking him if he can do the piece so you pick it up there. That way he can set himself a deadline with some reasonable advance :-)

[Titan1977]

Originally Posted by Shandil

I think the best option to get a piece from him is to find out if he's coming to a convention you'll be going to. If it's so, try asking him if he can do the piece so you pick it up there. That way he can set himself a deadline with some reasonable advance :-)

I tried that as well...twice, for 2 different shows..LOL.

[GregorS]

Heh, reminds me of that Simpsons episode where Ringo Starr finally gets around to writing back Marge Simpson, decades after she sent the fan mail to him.

I'd imagine receiving a commission piece from Ebas long after the request would be like a shot of adrenaline to the heart, compelling one to pursue that dream career they've been putting aside due to lack of inspiration

[risingstar]

Originally Posted by Titan1977

I have been on the list for close to 2 years, every few months I'll check, sometimes I'll get a response and sometimes not. Granted, I didn't put any money down (used to be he didn't take payment until eh was ready to start the piece), but every few months his price would increase, so even if you were on the list, your price would increase. Love the guys work, helluva good guy, too, but I am in the same boat as you. When I got on the list, the price was 350-400, now I believe it is 600 or something like that.

If I got on a list when the price was $350 and was then asked to pay $600 when my turn came up, I'd probably pass.

[coolandwarm]

Originally Posted by risingstar

If I got on a list when the price was $350 and was then asked to pay $600 when my turn came up, I'd probably pass.

i agree to a point, if you really want it then sometimes you have to bite the bullet. his art is great, he used to do quick sketches back then but the last few years he charges for them.