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DescriptionACQUISITION DATE: 2008SOURCE: private OWNER HISTORY: 2(?) DIMENSIONS: 11x17 STOCK: bristol CREATION DATE: 2008 SIGNATURE: Ethan PUBLICATION: n/a I was going to start off with a funny story about the “adventure” this deal turned out to be, but Ari is a cool guy, so I’ll be nice and not pick on him today! LOL! Anyway, as most of you know, aside from my tried and true boys Steve Mannion and Wade Furlong, I’m not real big on getting commissions done. At least not getting them done for ME! It just makes so much more sense to let other people order them, see how they turn out, and then try to buy them from the owner. Sure I pay a little more, but at least they absorb all the risk and I get to see what I’m buying BEFORE I pay for it. Since art is such a visual medium, I’ve never understood the practice of buying something sight unseen. It’s such a big gamble for so much money, especially in these tough economical times. Well, here is another case of a commission piece done for someone else that became available recently. Always liked seeing this one in Ari’s gallery. I think I even left a comment on it once. The timing of it was certainly interesting. In light of the recent CAF brouhaha regarding EVS, and given the fact that Ethan is no longer doing commissions, I guess the timing was both good and bad. But certainly more good for me! LOL! Okay, I have a confession to make! The first time I saw Ethan’s early work (I think it was probably an issue of Cyberfrog), I pretty much just laughed and made fun of it. Of course I couldn’t have been more wrong about the guy, and I happily admit it. Especially since he’s turned out to be almost like the second coming of Brian Bolland. Of all the people to stylistically emulate, Ethan couldn’t have picked a better art legend to take a page from. Just one look at Batman’s face on this piece, and you know exactly what I’m talking about. Anyway, the shipping issues and ebay aside, my thanks to the aforementioned Mr. Shapiro. One of CAF’s shining beacons and all around good guy! Check out his fabulous Batman themed gallery (plus lots of cool non-Bat art) and say hello while you’re there. Social/Sharing |
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Ross T. L. 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/29/2009
FANTASTIC piece Eric. One of the best Van Sciver examples out there. Congratulations!!!
Thomas V
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/30/2009
Wow. I've been overlooking his work for some time now but this is pretty fantastic. I read the story before I looked at the art so you set the bar high when you refered to him as almost the second coming of brian Bolland...but this piece pretty much back's that up. It's great.
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/30/2009
Van Scriver pretty much rocks!!!!!
Congratulations Eric on securing this, and Ari, what was he smoking to let this leave his collection?
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/30/2009
Great Van Sciver piece, my friend! Well worth whatever you had to go through to get this beauty!!!
E. Vets
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/30/2009
Was watching this piece myself , and I have the same feeling about Van Sciver as you do, Didn't like him at first but he's certainly catched my eye with his interpretation of Batman and his villains.
Will K
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/30/2009
You totally nailed the "problem" with commissions !!! And that's assuming the artist actually delivers the art in a timely fashion.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/30/2009
Glad you understand my point Will. Since we all use our eyes to select the artwork we want, why buy something blind? Never understood that.
Olivier D
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/30/2009
As true Batman lover I always admired that one in Ari's gallery, congrats Eric - Superb "commission" ;o)
Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/10/2009
I agree with your philosophy regarding commissions as even a great artist can have a bad day. This piece shows EVS was having a great day. I can't believe Aric let this go. EVS' artistic growth has been amazing. He's come a long way from his days on CyberFrog and New X-Men. Congratulations Eric. Cheers! N.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/11/2009
Actually, some of the New X-Men stuff was pretty nice, but yeah, that CyberFrog was something else! He's REALLY come a long way from that. And I have no doubt that he's only going to get better.
Stu's Art
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/8/2010
Wonderful commission by Ethan, he is a great artist and personal favorite. He is perhaps one of the best Batman artists in the biz and I also love how scarecrow came out. One thing however, please note you have added an R to his surname when there isn't one:)P
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