1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

The shapes and forms he's playing with are super interesting. I really like the impact this piece makes, and really reminds me of Kirby by way of Glaubitz. Thanks for sharing - will have to check Nick's work out. 

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

I'm the night prowler (make a mess of you) 

                                                - AC / DC

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

definately gives off some old school Black Panther vibes from the earlier appearances but also has a specific unique style of his own. nice piece to run into at a convention, good grab!

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

This is sweet! Nice man. 

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

Oh yea, the contrast is great on this piece. The patterns he used for the foliage actually kind of remind me of patters you see on other jungle cats, that's cool. Great pick up. Congrats! 

1 - Posted on 8/30/2024

Dude, I didn't even see that but now that you mention it, how could I NOT have seen it?!  Adds even more to the piece!  Love it when my fellow collectors see things in my art that I didn't :)

Thanks, man, and all, for the comments!

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

It's interesting to me that the artist chose blue and black for character, but it does work out well.  Nice add for sure!!!

2 - Posted on 8/29/2024

Absolutely love Cagnetti and he nailed it with this! Love his sharp lines but the color takes it up another level. I feel like this could make for good trading card art. Congrats KG, we need more Cagnetti!

3 - Posted on 8/29/2024

We ain't good mood, but he still good
We ain't good mood, but he still good

I hate Chadwick didn't make it to forever
Probably ain't gettin' back as Panther
But that don't mean that I can't wish you better
He is a good dude, and he still cool
I realize that you’re in Arizona
Let's just keep it honest with T’Challa
Nick Cagnetti for you when you find in colors
We all good good, and he still cool

Who knew it'd be like this?
Usually my prey just turns to enemies
But this is different
'Cause we done Wakanda now that with pink in trees (oh)
All that love that we had
Lemonade we gon' attack that
And your Cagnetti love me like I'm family
You know where you stand with me
So when they ask, tell 'em

Right one, right place, all mine
Can't say this isn't fly
This dude’s always been a real one
Better though he does Black Panther
It is real love, and KG, it's still love

1 - Posted on 8/30/2024

SO good, MW.  As usual, includes lyrics on the piece itself, my description, and on this one you added some welcome emotional beats.

For a couple years I posted a BP piece in memory of the all-too-early passing of the late great Chadwick Boseman but decided "OK, probably will go ahead and stop that now".

So I didn't actually realize I posted this piece the day after the 4th anniversary!  And your post here reminded me - appreciate that, brother.  AND on this same day, August 28th, we have Jack the King Kirby's birthday!  And a couple folks have mentioned how this piece have a Kirby feel to it.

Maybe someone's trying to tell me something :)

RIP, King and Prince.  

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

Very cool piece. The colors are great, and the background really makes Black Panther stand out.

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

Always fun to see Nick's takes on established heroes. Lovely!

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

Nick loves comics and it shows so much in his work. I love seeing his work and it's great to see him draw BP.

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

FANTASTIC color work on this one, with lighting that is exactly, dramatically -right-.  My first thought the instant I saw it was "Kirby", but examining all the parts more closely, it's not a clone of the King at all (Kirby, I mean - you gotta specify when you're talking about a T'Challa piece :) ); the physique is more lithe, the power in the stance is less bombastic, the claws are sharper... but It just has that beautiful, confident, comforting feel that great Kirby art has.  Super cool pick up - really like this one!.  Love the pose, eyes, and mask, too.  Great piece, K!  Congrats!

1 - Posted on 8/30/2024

Always appreciate your insights on my posts, man, thanks!  There is indeed a throwback Kirby feel and you're the second to mention that after M L.  Maybe a Kirby tech tree branch would take it over the top...naw...a little too "on the nose"!  Also see Marcus's comment above as well as my reply.  Another Kirby connection with this add :)

1 - Posted on 8/29/2024

Love the contrast between the simple design of the Black Panther and the complex nature of the background...

1 - Posted on 8/31/2024

Of course you had to pick up this Black Panther piece from Nick's portfolio!  I mean, look at it!  It's so incredibly cool!  Love the colors, backgrounds and mood of this piece.  BP is drawn so beautifully.  Huge congrats!

1 - Posted on 8/31/2024

A really nice piece, Kahlil! I gotta say though, I don't see Allred at all. This is pure Steve Rude vibes all day!