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Steve Ditko Amazing Spider-Man Montage (Commission by Chris Stevens)

Artist: Chris Stevens (All)

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Title:	Steve Ditko Amazing Spider-Man Montage (Commission by Chris Stevens)
Artist:	Chris Stevens (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,000
Likes on CAF:	10 11
Comments:	16
Added to Site:	8/2/2022
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I am grateful for the various discussion threads on commissions as well as Rub�n's excellent roundtable where this topic was also discussed extensively and which yielded many insights. This is yet another commission that was arranged by Felix. I felt strongly that Chris Stevens would do an excellent job drawing Steve Ditko and his most famous character, Spider-Man (yes, Ditko was one of the characters I decided to have in my commission). I also decided to go with color since Chris's color work is excellent. In my view, I think Chris knocked this particular commission out of the park. In addition to the marvellous linework, Chris's subtle use of colors for Ditko contrasts with the figure of Spidey. The detail is amazing - from Spidey's costume to the first page from AF 15 on Ditko's drawing board. Again, everything went smoothly because I had a great rep in Felix (thus avoiding all the unnecessary risk and angst which dominates conversations on commissions in the various threads and indeed in the show itself).

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Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 8/2/2022

Outstanding commission. Love how much wonderful detail goes into these and the color just sends it over the top.

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/2/2022

Tyler T wrote:

Outstanding commission. Love how much wonderful detail goes into these and the color just sends it over the top.

Thanks so much, Tyler. Yes, I am so glad that I went with a color commission.

Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/2/2022

Is this going to be a series of commissions honoring creators that you have in mind? Absolutely superb.

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/2/2022

Jeffrey Wedding wrote:

Is this going to be a series of commissions honoring creators that you have in mind? Absolutely superb.

Many thanks, Jeff! It would be nice to do a series, but the opportunities for commissions are few and far between and I also take into account the artist concerned; for example, some are hugely talented but not likely to be able to pull something like this off.

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 8/2/2022

Great idea for a commission! Chris nailed everything about it...the Ditko likeness is amazing and I love the color choices he made.

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

Posted on 8/2/2022

Eranga Devasurendra wrote:

Great idea for a commission! Chris nailed everything about it...the Ditko likeness is amazing and I love the color choices he made.�

Many thanks, Eranga! I especially appreciate this, coming from such an accomplished artist as yourself.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

3 - Posted on 8/2/2022

Wow, this certainly turned out wonderfully! When I first clicked on it, all I could see was Spidey from around the knees on up and I was already excited at how well he captured the Ditko-esque quirkiness in the figure. But as I began to scroll down and the image of the classic Ditko photograph revealed itself, I really let out an "OH, WOW!". The vast majority of the Chris Stevens pieces I've seen have impressed me, so it's no surprise that this one also turned out this well. Congratulations my friend, you really scored with this one. Oh, and Jeff's idea above, while I'm sure is NOT your intent, would certainly make for a great commission theme!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

Wow, this certainly turned out wonderfully! When I first clicked on it, all I could see was Spidey from around the knees on up and I was already excited at how well he captured the Ditko-esque quirkiness in the figure. But as I began to scroll down and the image of the classic Ditko photograph revealed itself, I really let out an "OH, WOW!".� The vast majority of the Chris Stevens pieces I've seen have impressed me, so it's no surprise that this one also turned out this well. Congratulations my friend, you really scored with this one. Oh, and Jeff's idea above, while I'm sure is NOT your intent, would certainly make for a great commission theme!

Many thanks, Rubén! However, it isn't easy nowadays to obtain a commission (this is the subject of Marcus's comment which I will also address in more detail). And as I mentioned, it really depends on the artist. Not every artist can pull this theme off well. I just felt that Chris's style was very appropriate but the problem will be getting on his list again.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

3 - Posted on 8/3/2022

Some guys have all the luck
Some guys feel all the pain
Some guys get all the breaks
Some can't do nothing but complain

A list in a crowd of Felix that he's taking, I'm dreaming
The CAB next to me has a grail in his arms, my arms are empty
How does it feel when the art next to you says Chris comes through?
Seems so unfair when there's Jones everywhere but wait years for me

Some guys have all the luck
Some guys have all the pain
Some guys get all the breaks
Some can't do nothing but complain

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/3/2022

Marcus Wai wrote:

Some guys have all the luck
Some guys�feel�all the pain
Some guys get all the breaks
Some�can't�do nothing but complain

A�list�in a crowd�of Felix�that he's�taking, I'm dreaming
The�CAB�next to me has a grail�in his arms, my arms are empty
How does it feel when the�art�next to you says�Chris�comes�through?
Seems so unfair when there's�Jones�everywhere but�wait�years�for me

Some guys have all the luck
Some guys have all the pain
Some guys get all the breaks
Some can't�do nothing but�complain

Hi Marcus. I am getting the same feeling nowadays. It is almost impossible to get on the lists unless one happens to be at precisely the right place at the right time. This was commissioned sometime back when it was at least possible to succeed. I do believe, though, in patience, my friend, and will continue to persevere.

David Askani�Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 8/4/2022

Badass Commission CAB!!! Felix is nothing but class act!!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/4/2022

David Askani�Son wrote:

Badass Commission CAB!!! Felix is nothing but class act!!

Many thanks, David! I totally agree about Felix!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/10/2022

Wow! Splendid Ditko/Spider-Man commission! Chris Stevens really did an awesome job here! Love the huge Spidey looming over Ditko! Congrats!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

Posted on 8/10/2022

Bill J wrote:

Wow! Splendid Ditko/Spider-Man commission! Chris Stevens really did an awesome job here! Love the huge Spidey looming over Ditko! Congrats!

Many thanks, Bill! The Spidey figure is classic Ditko!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 8/11/2022

Chris is such a master with color - love the contrast with Ditko and everything else - great choices! Huge Stevens fan here - love all my pieces. Congrats!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 8/11/2022

Dave W wrote:

Chris is such a master with color - love the contrast with Ditko and everything else - great choices! Huge Stevens fan here - love all my pieces. Congrats!�

Thanks so much, Dave! Love his work for you - you're truly the Hulkmaster!

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