Rankins, Michael :: "Common Elements" Commissions : Volume 06

"Heavenly Creatures" : Sean Chen

Artist: Sean Chen (All)

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Heavenly Creatures : Sean Chen Comic Art

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Title:	"Heavenly Creatures" : Sean Chen
Artist:	Sean Chen (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	3,344
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	1/13/2012
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Description

This first new Common Elements commission of 2012 -- drawn by the insanely talented Sean Chen -- illustrates the reasons why I rarely script my commissions.

When I assigned Sean the pairing of Angel and Halo, I had no clue how he would utilize these two characters. In fact, our initial discussion about a possible layout revolved around a completely different scenario.

When I first saw Sean's beautifully executed riff on Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam," I was blown away. It would never have occurred to me to suggest this concept. Further, had I gone into the project with a tightly defined idea already in mind, Sean might never have envisioned this one.

Best of all, Sean had fun coming up with this scenario and bringing it to fruition, so both artist and collector are happy with the result.

There wouldn't have been anything wrong with taking a more hands-on approach to this commission. I'd have still gotten a terrific piece of art from Sean had I directed him more.

But I wouldn't have gotten this.

Thanks to Sean's art rep, Spencer Beck of The Artist's Choice, for making this commission possible.

This is Common Elements #103.

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	Michael Rankins Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	September 2004
Last Login:	August 2025
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Website:	http://swanshadowblog.com/
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Marvel Two-in-One Guy
Member Since 2003

Posted on 1/13/2012

Dang!

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/13/2012

Oh my ! Michaelangelo...move over

Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/13/2012

..and one of the all-time KINGS of Commissions returns to kick off 2012 with a huge bang....pairing Michelangelo with Sean Chen ....way to guy Mr. Rankins!!!

larry clay
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/13/2012

Kudos for the pairing of characters , and Sean for the outstanding design idea!!

Damon Owens
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/13/2012

MIchael Finn said it best. This is a clear example of why Michael Rankins sits in the upper echelon of commissioners of comics art.

eewwnuk 1
Member Since 2008

Posted on 1/14/2012

a true piece of art!

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