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DescriptionLast Tuesday - 20th of June 2023 -, I had the luck of meeting the amazing Kelley Jones in a comic book shop in Ghent. One of my favorite Batman artists has been doing a sort of Eurotrip, & that was a great opportunity to finally meet the living legend.Via the shop, I was able to set up a second commission of his version of Batman. After he did my first, very dynamic piece (to be posted soon), I had an idea for a more moody & ominous Bruce here, reaching towards you. I had sent him a reference with some changes & he aced it. Size is a bit smaller than 11x17. It's interesting that I have loved his typical 90s Batman, even before I knew any artists or consciously knew that people actually drew these iconic images, when I was a kid. I love how horror & larger-than-life his version of the Caped Crusader is. Gothic Batman is my Batman. More on my meeting with this legend below: Tuesday afternoon, 4 pm, I'm second in line & I already have one commission with me (which was shipped) & the other was predone. Zero stress! I was able to enjoy the venue & catch up with some friends there. The man before me took about 45 minutes, so the shopkeeper tried to moderate time a bit more afterwards. In that time span, about 20-25 people show up & join the queue. I'm up & get to meet Kelley. We were able to talk for almost exactly 30 minutes - about his work, his passion for history (and his son's for Waterloo), his visit to Europe, and so much more. One question I just had to ask, was if he never gets tired of drawing Batman. Kelley said that he didn't, because he has a specific "model" in his head, but always tries to switch it up the composition etc. Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/26/2023
That's amazing how fast he can turn these around. His passion really shows in these commissions that he puts into fans' hands.
Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/26/2023
Marcus Wai wrote:
That's amazing how fast he can turn these around. His passion really shows in these commissions that he puts into fans' hands.
Yes, while still always creating something truly unique. Kelley doesn't typically redo poses, so every piece feels extra special!
Felix Schäfer
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/26/2023
Great looking Jones Batman,really like the broad shoulders.And the Bat-symbol looks really cool.The commissions that kelley does in the last time looking better and better.
Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/26/2023
Felix Schäfer wrote:
Great looking Jones Batman,really like the broad shoulders.And the Bat-symbol looks really cool.The commissions that kelley does in the last time looking better and better.
Agreed! And my other commission is another great testament to that. Will post that soon, but it's a more classic Kelley Batman with the flowing cape!
Felix Schäfer
Member Since 2022
Posted on 6/26/2023
Killian Cramers wrote:
Agreed! And my other commission is another great testament to that. Will post that soon, but it's a more classic Kelley Batman with the flowing cape!
Cool,like mine.I got my page last week,and it is at the moment in the framing workshop.Im so thrilled to see it this friday finally ready for the wall.Im exited for your second commission too.
Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/26/2023
Felix Schäfer wrote:
Cool,like mine.I got my page last week,and it is at the moment in the framing workshop.Im so thrilled to see it this friday finally ready for the wall.Im exited for your second commission too.
Just saw that one - wow! Great commission! Congratulations!
Felix Schäfer
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/26/2023
Killian Cramers wrote:
Just saw that one - wow! Great commission! Congratulations!
Thank you.Wait till Friday ,than i post the Framed vesion.I had it done with a black passe-partout and a wide black lacquered wood frame.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
So cool when artists take the time to create work for individual fans. I love this Batman that Kelley Jones drew for you. It's classic Kelley Jones and yet, it's all yours.
Killian Cramers
Member Since 2017
Posted on 6/28/2023
Bill J wrote:
So cool when artists take the time to create work for individual fans. I love this Batman that Kelley Jones drew for you. It's classic Kelley Jones and yet, it's all yours.
Ab-so-lutely! Couldn't agree more! For this one, I had a specific idea. For my first commission, I just let him work his magic. Posted just now, btw!
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