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K Gearon UNITED STATES
Member Since April 2011
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Black Panther by Brian Stelfreeze (ft Kirby tech)

Location: Commissions
Artist: Brian Stelfreeze (Penciller)

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Black Panther by Brian Stelfreeze (ft Kirby tech)
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Framed!

BP #1 panels that triggered the commission request
Artwork Details
Location: Commissions
Title: Black Panther by Brian Stelfreeze (ft Kirby tech)*
Artist:  Brian Stelfreeze (Penciller)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 7227
Likes on CAF: 19
Comments: 28
Added to Site: 4/16/2017

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Description
I've been enjoying Coates/Stelfreeze's recent Black Panther (BP) run and one of my favorite visuals was Stelfreeze having BP's mask come over his head in a Kirby tech-ish sort of way as an homage to one of BP's creators. A simple yet unique and effective way to take a hallmark from the King and bring it to today! I've included an image of the panels from the first issue so you can take a look firsthand.

So, I wanted to get a commission of this from Brian at the recent Fan Expo Dallas, and luckily enough was the last to get on his list (whew!) and as you can see it came out great! An awesome example of the concept - great face, got the Kirby tech, and the colors truly make it pop. To pull that off he used paints, watercolors, inks...a real mixed media piece. One of my favorite characters done right for sure! Thanks, Brian!

9/18/18 update - included a pic of the piece framed! All of my framed pieces are variations of black frames with black mattes. This has more of tech-y frame and I used an orange lip on the matte that I think works well with the colors to subtlety frame the head shot. Thanks for looking!

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Member Since: April 2011
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Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 4/16/2017

I dig it!
Mike W Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 4/16/2017

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!
aric shapiro Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 4/16/2017

Amazingly textured piece
Emanuele Peveri Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 4/17/2017

What a fantastic commission! Colors, design and perfect adherence to actual Black Panther by actual cool BP Artist. The King spirit rules!
Benjamin  Lee Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 4/24/2017

I love the idea! This turned out great!!! Congrats on making this happen!!!
K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 4/24/2017

Benjamin Lee wrote:
" I love the idea! This turned out great!!! Congrats on making this happen!!!  "
Stelfreeze had the great idea but I'll take it just the same, Ben ;) It did truly come out great! Thanks, all, for the comments!
Shelton  Bryant Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 5/4/2017

Luv how the Negative White Space Scissors Through the Heavy Black Inks!!! Great Colors!!!
Jason Caldwell Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 5/4/2017

This looks WAY cooler than the published art- and it's so striking and unique! You got one hell of a commission here!
Red Raven Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 6/2/2017

marvelous !!!!
Beta Ray Benny Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 6/22/2017

Brian's artwork on Black Panther is all digital so congratulations on a spectacular physical example of his art!
K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 8/3/2017

Beta Ray Benny wrote:
" Brian's artwork on Black Panther is all digital so congratulations on a spectacular physical example of his art!  "
Exactly why I do feel so fortunate in getting such a great example, as you say, Beta Ray! Thanks!
Andy Robbins Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 8/3/2017

A great meld of Stelfreeze and Kirby
Doctor Fantastic Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 8/14/2017

Science Fiction and Fine Art had a beautiful baby!
Tommy Kohlmaier Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 12/21/2017

Great commision and great colors !
John Espinoza Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 5/2/2018

I thought I had commented on this when I first saw it. This is a great idea for a commission. Brilliantly executed!

 Matt  Todd Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 5/12/2018

This is gorgeous!!!

 Damon Wright Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 9/18/2018

Beautiful!

 K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 9/18/2018

Damon Wright wrote:
"  Beautiful!
 "

A couple of the descriptions this year have been “gorgeous” and “beautiful” and I totally agree...so I had to get this beaut framed and on the wall!  Just added a pic today.  Thanks for the comment, Damon!

 Damon Wright Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 9/18/2018

K Gearon wrote:
"  A couple of the descriptions this year have been “gorgeous” and “beautiful” and I totally agree...so I had to get this beaut framed and on the wall!  Just added a pic today.  Thanks for the comment, Damon!
 "

A perfect frame choice as well, subtle geometry in the moulding, correct?  Very cool!

 K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 9/18/2018

Damon Wright wrote:
"  A perfect frame choice as well, subtle geometry in the moulding, correct?  Very cool!
 "

Corrrectamundo!  The fact that it's an all black frame adds to the subtlety, as you say, and the geometric shapes/lines are all up/down, left/right, no diagonal.  Turned out nice, I'd say - glad you like!

 Damon Wright Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 9/18/2018

K Gearon wrote:
"  Corrrectamundo!  The fact that it's an all black frame adds to the subtlety, as you say, and the geometric shapes/lines are all up/down, left/right, no diagonal.  Turned out nice, I'd say - glad you like!
 "

Truly!  And the undermat of orange, brilliant!

 Phil H Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 9/19/2018

Absolutely amazing!  congrats

 Nick-le-Fou !! Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 1/15/2019

Great story and result. Beautiful piece. The framing is also on the spot. Congrats!

 Leonard Richman Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 7/21/2020

so nice, Brian is the man

 David Askani’Son Member Since 2012
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1    
Posted On 9/20/2021

Awesome use of colors and very creative!!

 Tyler T Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 1/5/2024

Iconic image from Stelfreeze even more so now, as it has become a widely known symbol of BP top tier CAF excellence.

 George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 1/6/2024

So good!

 Sean Rutan Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 7/11/2024

I can see the Kirby homage! Super cool

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