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DescriptionWhen I learned of Michael Golden doing commissions from my buddy John Fanucchi, I was beside myself.I contacted Renee Witterstaetter, sent a check and basically said that whatever Michael wanted to do would be fine by me. I've been a huge fan of Golden's work starting from the late 70's and I've loved all of it. (I saw no reason to hamstring the man with a specific request.) I suppose by giving him such total freedom I left myself open to getting just about anything and could've ended up with a landscape or a drawing of a bowl of fruit. But I had faith, patiently waited, and over time my anticipation grew and grew. What would he do? I didn't really care, I just wanted "something" and knew he wouldn't disappoint. Well, it came together for me about a month ago at Big Wow 2012. I don't know how Golden knew I was such a huge fan of Kirby's monsters, let alone that my very favorite was Fin Fang Foom. There was nothing in my gallery to suggest any of this so I reckon I'll chalk it up to serendipity. The end result is so far beyond what I could have hoped for, exceeding my expectations by light years. It was exciting just stealing glimpses of this coming together in penciled form over Saturday afternoon and later in the week when the inked piece arrived in the mail I was stunned. I can still hardly believe it. I first read the Lee & Kirby classic as a reprint in Where Monsters Dwell, and when I look at this I feel like a ten year old kid again. This has such a groovy Kirby vibe and yet still has all the earmarks of a Golden original. My heartfelt thanks to Renee for setting this up and undying gratitude to Michael for going above and beyond. I was already a fan for life but now...? Well, ecstatic doesn't quite cover it. Social/Sharing |
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Eric Callen
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/18/2012
WOW!!! Super-huge congrats on a piece of art that is so near and dear to your heart. It's awesome!! Thanx for sharing with us.
Felix Lu 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/18/2012
Definitely one of the best Golden commissions I've seen of recent years. Congrats, Hiroshi!
John Michael Jackson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/19/2012
Now that's what I would call a "Fantasy Masterpiece"!
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/19/2012
Wow Hiroshi, I think that's the nicest Golden commission that i've seen! The composition is just wonderful, and the line work...man oh man! Tremendous stuff. Congrats!
Will Cox
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/19/2012
FOOMTASTIC! If you squint really hard at it, its almost 3D. Wonderful work.
Richard Martines
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/19/2012
This is so cool. The piece sings out pre hero Kirby and backs it up with a Golden touch. Congrats to you, JH
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/19/2012
This is absolutely incredible!!! I'm huge fan of the Kirby-monsters as well and Golden captured this guy perfectly.
Kevin Moorhead
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/19/2012
Very, very, -very- nice. A true beaut of a piece. Congrats man!
larry clay
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/19/2012
This is what happens when you let the artist just go his own way! Pure Magic! Congrats ona beautiful commission!
Andrew Allen
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/19/2012
I concur with a few of the above posters... easily one of his best 'Modern' commissions, and that's coming from someone who's felt critical of his recent commission work. Something sparked his interest with this one. Love the hapless soldiers in the lower right.
Michel Maillot
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/2/2012
Yes the perfect combination of Jack awesome imagination and a great Michael drawing. Some kind of glowing jewel, congratulations Hiroshi.
Jim Warden
Member Since 2003
Posted on 9/11/2012
From one Fin Fang Foom fan to another; BIG congratulations on a truly spectacular piece. This is my favorite commission by Michael Golden and your faith in giving the artist complete freedom paid huge dividends with this beauty!
Mark Yanko
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/23/2013
I'm spending some serious time in your amazing gallery today, that's for sure. :-) This is just beautiful.I LOVE it. Congratulations!
Emanuele Peveri
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/26/2013
May a call it a Golden Commission? And I mean it!!!
gene o
Member Since 2018
Posted on 7/13/2020
This is stupendous! Possibly the beat Golden commission i have ever seen! That he took the time to draw soldiers on the wall is remarkable.
Robbie Cook
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/8/2021
Possibly the BEST commission I've seen!!! FOOM is tops!
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