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William Gaines Trophy Room by Christian Slade

Artist: Christian Slade (All)

15 Comments - 2,539 Views - 1 Like

William Gaines Trophy Room by Christian Slade Comic Art

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Artwork Details

Title:	William Gaines Trophy Room by Christian Slade
Artist:	Christian Slade (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,539
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	15
Added to Site:	2/7/2012
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Description

This is more of a love letter to the classic era of EC Comics horror that I am so much a fan of, and that the artist shares with me.

The piece is chock full of references, Easter eggs, and obvious nods to all the great issues, characters and contemporaries of Bill Gaines.

Bill sits, center stage, in his trophy room, surrounded by all the images burned into the brains of his fans. See how many you can spot. Christian created a helpful guide inserted in the additional photos in case you miss any.

Rendered in mixed media (pencils, inks, watercolors and more) on a heavy 16" x 20" art board, it's an epic piece. It was real labor of love for Christian, and it shows.

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Brian Peck
Member Since 2003

Posted on 2/7/2012

Ah Memories! Love looking at this kinda of like the Perez more I look the more I see. Love the addition of Alfred E Newman. Congrats!

Felix Lu
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/7/2012

Not familiar with the aritst, but really dig this piece! I enjoy how artists for your theme run the gamut from legends to new talent (or at least new to me). Congrats!

Chris C
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/7/2012

Felix Lu wrote:

Not familiar with the aritst, but really dig this piece! I enjoy how artists for your theme run the gamut from legends to new talent (or at least new to me). Congrats!

Thanks Felix! Christian is an acclaimed children's book author/illustrator. His "Korgi" series of books are best sellers and my kids (and me) love them. I just added a gallery of original art from those books to my gallery as well.

Ron S
Member Since 2007

Posted on 2/7/2012

As always, a neat piece that gets more enjoyable the more closely you look.....

Gene Park
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/8/2012

Might be my favorite trophy wall yet - congrats!

Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/8/2012

I love that Wertham is there!! McCarthy is under the floorboards I hope....

Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/8/2012

Love the most obvious inclusion...the evil Dr. Wertham. The arch enemy of every ever lovin comic fan. Much deserved effigy of that skunk.

Kevin West
Member Since 2008

Posted on 2/8/2012

This is awesome! Definitely unexpected.

Will K
Member Since 2006

Posted on 2/8/2012

Very cool. The subject matter and coloring remind me of Gahan Wilson. On another note, it's good that the artists has an outlet for those demons lest they sneak into his children's book illustrations.

Joseph Melchior
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/8/2012

Lots to to pore over and the Wertham is an excellent touch. A great twist on your theme.

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/8/2012

nice

Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/9/2012

You missed a reference to Alfred E Neuman, to the left of the table (and scariest face on the painting!).

Steve Mannion
Member Since 2006

Posted on 2/9/2012

This is great. Love the handy-dandy reference guide !

Anthony Carpenter
Member Since 2005

Posted on 2/13/2012

another great trophy wall!

Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
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Posted on 10/21/2014

Chris, this is just awesome.

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