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Newell T aka Stingray UNITED STATES
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Stingray by Manix

Location: Stingray
Artist: Manix Abrera (All)

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Artwork Details
Location: Stingray
Title: Stingray by Manix*
Artist:  Manix Abrera (All)
Media Type: Mixed Media
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 637
Likes on CAF: 35
Comments: 23
Added to Site: 2/22/2025

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OAX 2025 Pre-show commission!!!

After hearing about it for months, I have finally hopped on the massive bandwagon that is Manix Mania and I couldn't be happier to be here! Fair warning, Manix's art is so awesome that mere scanners can't contain art of this magnitude! I tried and frankly it made the colors look ugly. Instead I took a photo and still had to do some tweaking in Photoshop to get it to look reasonable, but it still just doesn't do the colors justice. If you were at OAX and got to see this one in person, lucky you!

I saw this piece for the first time at OAX and was absolutely blown away by it. I though I had wrapped my head around what to expect from a Manix piece, but I was so wrong. With a mask covering his face, we wouldn't get to see the trademark bug eyes that Manix does with his figures, so what else could he do to make Stingray his own? I wasn't sure what to expect, but this wasn't it and I love that!

I told Manix that the cape in this image looked like a Spawn cape and he replied, "Well you know I'm a huge Spawn fan!" Well it all makes sense now. Manix also expressed relief when it became clear that I liked the art. He said he was afraid it was "too weird". I had to reassure him that I like weird. I *want* weird. I know what Stingray is "supposed" to look like. His appearance in the comics is a baseline; the "control" in the parlance of scientific experimentation. When I commission an artist to create a Stingray piece for me, I want to see the character filtered through their brain. I want Stingray to be the medium through which they express their unique artistic vision. Manix understood the assignment and I'm so thankful that he wasn't afraid to be weird.

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Kavi H Member Since 2018
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Posted On 2/22/2025

really great piece, might be the most epic cape on a Stingray ever. Seems like photo is the way to go with capturing the magic of his color pieces, also think having it on that red background helps, digging that. congrats!

Carl Choi Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 2/22/2025

Welcome my friend. To the MANIX CLUB (CULT) 😈

Justin Cruz Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 2/22/2025

I told Manix that this was my favorite oax commission. :) Wish I could see this again in person! Thank you again for supporting Manix!
Newell T aka Stingray Member Since 2017
Posted On 2/22/2025

Justin Cruz wrote:
"  I told Manix that this was my favorite oax commission. :) Wish I could see this again in person! Thank you again for supporting Manix!  "

I picked up so many great commissions at OAX I don't think I could pick a single favorite, but this one is definitely a contender! Thanks, Jiggy, for helping make this possible!

André . Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

Manix always understands the assignment! Lovely interpretation. 

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

It's as if there was a nature documentary to follow Stingray around to capture just the right moment when it unfurls in an operatic display of nature at its grandest.  

Michael Sullivan Member Since 2021
2    
Posted On 2/23/2025

You've well become known for Stingray, but I feel this commission may tip the scale. Stingray is becoming known for you collecting him.

Carl's Collection Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

Yup. I mean what really needs to be said about this onejust look at it & its gloriousness is evident! Congrats again bud!
Lance Suarez Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

fantastic edition to your collection. Beauty!

Rom 2814 Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

The colors on this really pop! Congrats!

Rom 2814 Member Since 2021
Posted On 2/23/2025

The colors on this really pop! Congrats!

Toni S Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

That's INSANE! So good!!!

Corey Rust Member Since 2023
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

Magical colors,for a magical Manix!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 2/23/2025

Stingray filtered through the wildly creative and wonderfully wacky brain of Manix!  I love it!

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 2/24/2025

Manix really leaning into the fantastic costume design here - great result! Congrats, and welcome!

Rodney M Member Since 2024
1    
Posted On 2/24/2025

Knowing how his pieces in person are, I'm sure this piece is so vibrant. Love the flowing look of his cape (it's a cape right? lol). What's the size on this piece? And welcome to the Manix club

Alberto Gonzalez Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/24/2025

Welcome to the Manix club!! And congrats on a beautiful piece!!
Paul  Brzegowy Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 2/24/2025

Manix excels when you let him do his thing. I have two Calvin and Hobbes pieces by him and the colors are amazing. 

The details on yours with the bubbles and the Stingrays swimming in the background really stand out against the red costume. 

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 2/24/2025

You've been stung by Manix!

Tyler T Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/24/2025

Fantastic take! The character is colorful and vibrant as you would expect from Manix, but also appears graceful and elegant. The film "Dances With Stingrays" comes to mind.

Gabe Carino Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/6/2025

Very cool - congrats 

Joshua Matthews-Sims Member Since 2022
1    
Posted On 7/8/2025

yeah im thinking i will need a manix piece in my future haha

Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
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Posted On 1/2/2026

Fantastic Manix, Newell!  The colors on that flowing cape (set off so beautifully by the background blues) make this special, but the fact that it's such a unique character choice distinguishes it even further (something I'd wager you could say about any of the Stingray commissions you request). :)  Superb piece, Newell - congrats! 

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