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Death - NYCC 2022

Artist: Martin Simmonds (All)

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Title:	Death - NYCC 2022
Artist:	Martin Simmonds (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Convention Sketch
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	488
Likes on CAF:	22 23
Comments:	17
Added to Site:	10/11/2022
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Even though I managed to walk away with a handful of art, this is the ONLY piece that I commissioned for the con this year.

As you can tell from my gallery, I'm quite the fan of Martin's work, and after meeting him at the con I'm a fan of the person as well. Just the most kind and sweet gentleman you could hope to meet.

He knocked out this killer Death (only time this phrasing works) for me - I had joked with his rep (Dan, at Scott's Collectibles) to please ask Martin to bring the Gold Paint with him, and boy did he BRING it!

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Joined:	August 2015
Last Login:	September 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Brian Norton
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

That's a real stunner. You were right. The gold paint as the background against the black gives it an almost antique feel to the piece. A nice addition to your collection.

Amir E
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

Gorgeous!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

24 carat cool

Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

Great piece!

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

This is the first time in my life I've been able to get a sense of how heavy a piece of art is just through a scan. Simmonds keeps slaying it!

M L
Member Since 2015

Posted on 10/11/2022

Eranga Devasurendra wrote:

This is the first time in my life I've been able to get a sense of how heavy a piece of art is just through a scan. Simmonds keeps slaying it!

So, full disclosure, this one of the instances wherein a scan was not suitable - I've come to realize that gold paint needs a photograph. Most likely because the paint needs to be hit by light at multiple angles to fully 'shine' the way it is meant to. I've added a scan to show how flat it looks when the light is only dead on. They really screwed the pooch with the Publishing of the Laila Starr #5 variant that he did.

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

Love the sombre feel. The background is just a perfect tone..congrats!

Ian Saint
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

Gold and black go together like peanut butter and jelly for me. Would love to see the golds in person, but just an excellent looking piece. Congrats!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

He produced this AT the show? Man, that's great. It looks too involved for that, so looks more like an "at home" commission that he brought to the con already done. Congrats!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

One of my favorite Death illustrations on CAF. Absolutely stuning.

Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

There is so much texture in just the background alone.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

There's a Martin and it's mighty fine
I would not see the art, unless he’s kind
There's a handful, of gold background
Then the rain went into New York comiccon

Everybody wants to sell what's already been sold
Everybody wants to tell what Simmonds has told
What's the use of money
If truth ain't gonna break the mold
Under the umbrella of the fire, Death is cold
Art that glitters is gold, go go go
Art that glitters is gold

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 10/11/2022

The rain adds a sorrowful tone to the piece that enhances the power of the image - the tears of those left behind following a visit from Death? A stunning work of art.

Christian Palomba
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 10/12/2022

I love the one he did for me through Scott's, but yours is absolutely stellar. He really went above and beyond. Do you have one coming from him through Cadence as well?

M L
Member Since 2015

Posted on 10/12/2022

Christian Palomba wrote:

I love the one he did for me through Scott's, but yours is absolutely stellar.� He really went above and beyond.� Do you have one coming from him through Cadence as well?

No, but in a moment of weakness I wrote to Cadence about pages from DoT #20, and they kindly informed me of Martin's amicable move to Scott's. I set up the piece beforehand but Martin executed it in NY. Thanks for the kind words - your piece is incredible too!

Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 10/12/2022

Incredible and so wonderfully unique. This is full of Simmonds signature style and make for a very memorable commission. Can't get over the pose and then you couple that with the gold background. Bravo!

James S
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 10/12/2022

A beauty of a piece! Hmm..what do those symbols mean?

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