McKean, Dave - Carol Day (2024)

Artist: Dave McKean (All)

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McKean, Dave - Carol Day (2024) Comic Art

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Title:	McKean, Dave - Carol Day (2024)
Artist:	Dave McKean (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	324
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Comments:	20
Added to Site:	11/28/2024
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I was fortunate to get on Dave McKean's commission list for SDCC 2024. He delivered this unique take on one of my favorite topics - Carol Day!

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DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/28/2024

Absolutely stunning. Kind of visionary actually!

Amir E
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 11/28/2024

Such a cool idea to have McKean do a Carol Day commission. Beautiful!

E DLS
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 11/28/2024

Really striking piece. If you and I are ever sitting down together for a drink or a meal, remind me to tell you the story of helping Kwan carry two freshly painted (and practically dripping wet) McKean paintings from Allen's booth to his hotel across the street. The elevator part of the story is priceless.

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/28/2024

E DLS wrote:

I would love to hear this story...

R Berman
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 11/28/2024

Unexpected and memorable!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/28/2024

Wow, a very contemporary take on Carol Day!

Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/28/2024

Now that's what you call an unusual commission idea! And there's only one person in the world who would have thought to do it! I wonder if McKean has done any other comic strips comms before.

Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Really cool piece. A fitting treatment of Wright's character by McKean. I am curious how well he knew Wright and his characters and his thoughts on that legacy. Did you get into that at all with him?

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Jeff Singh wrote:

Really cool piece. A fitting treatment of Wright's character by McKean. I am curious how well he knew Wright and his characters and his thoughts on that legacy. Did you get into that at all with him?

Unfortunately, I did not have direct contact with Dave; I shared the www.carol-day.com website link with his rep to make sure he had whatever reference material he might find useful, but don't know how well he ultimately knew Wright nor his creation, Carol Day. McKean is English and born in 1963...so I would not be surprised if he may have had a baseline familiarity with the strip.

Josh F
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

A fantastic addition to your Carol Day collection. Such a unique piece, really great idea Chris!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Very unique transferring this subject from an illustrative tradition to the experimental manner McKean works to include collage elements while still maintaining the rare beauty of Carol Day.

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

2 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Marcus Wai wrote:

Very unique transferring this subject from an illustrative tradition to the experimental manner McKean works to include collage elements while still maintaining the rare beauty of Carol Day.

This is a spot-on comment, Marcus! The medium and McKean's style combine for a visually unique take on Ms. Day!!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Wow!

Malcolm Bourne
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Unusual and great idea, beautifully executed

Stephen F
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Fantastic!!

Will Tervay
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Gorgeous piece. This year's batch of commissions seemed a little more special for whatever reason, and that is not intended as a criticism for work Dave did in previous years at all. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

Gorgeous. Those different techniques, particularly with the hair, visually arresting stuff. Congrats!

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 11/29/2024

McKean's art is really beautiful, fantastic commission piece.

Kin Wong
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 12/2/2024

Really cool commission idea that homages the source material while still doing something completely different. Congrats!

Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 12/21/2024

I imagine it's something that really has to be seen in person...

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