Edward-G-migration

Hi guys, this thread (and the one at Statue Forum) is among the first that come up when you google "Larry Stroman commissions" so I wanted to give an update with my commission experience. As I've shared in my previous posts, it was a frustrating 6 months. For most of that time, Larry had ignored my emails while finding the time to draw and sell art on his CAF page. I am happy to report, though, that Larry has come thru with 3 pieces that have exceeded my expectations in terms of their quality. Because of the beauty of the end-products, I am still interested in more commissions, but next time, will ask that I only send payment when his schedule allows for completion within 45 days (the period within which I have the option of filing a PayPal dispute). Now please excuse me while I do my happy dance!

I'm happy for you, JL!

Larry has just listed a Deadpool for sale on his CAF account: http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1015492 I've emailed him again to see he wants to resolve the issue of my pending commissions. I offered him several options, including a refund and credit towards the purchase of the stuff that he posts for sale. I realize I may be beating a dead horse here, but still hold unto a tiny bit of hope.

I'd heard of NSN Art's escrow service, of course. But I didn't think to use it as Larry and I did have a successful transaction a few years ago. That may be a good idea for other future commissions, though I'm concerned that it may offend the artist when you ask to work thru such a service. Another option is to ask for delivery within 45 days. At least, I'd have the option of getting my money back via Paypal if the deal goes south. As JL said in another thread: "I've seen way too many horror stories about two weeks turning into 4 years. I don't care how much I like your work, I'm not going to let that happen."

JL, I'm pretty sure that you'll get your art. Another recent buyer of a pin-up (also a Batman) told me that it was shipped as promise. And prior to this, I did have a successful deal with Larry. A little over 2 years ago, I bought $1,300-worth of original art from him. After some delay in shipping (about 2.5 months) and a mix-up in the pages, the art did eventually get to me. I appreciated that he gave me the extra page that was sent by mistake. Bird, how did Bleeding Cool help you? Did they contact the artist on your behalf or publish an article about the problem? If I find that there's even more of us waiting for commissions (I've also posted this story at Statue Forum for this purpose), it may be a good idea to work with them.

Guys, I am embarrassed to admit that I am in the same pickle as the original poster. After reading of the happy resolution of the commission problems with Larry Stroman, I reached out to him in November 2012. He was quick to answer and we agreed on the price for a set of commissions. I sent him a 50% downpayment in December 2012 and he said that the commissions would be ready "soon". Then he stopped answering all my emails. I sent one about once a month, so it's not like I was bugging him incessantly. After I asked for a refund on April 9th, 2013, he finally replied saying that the art would be ready in 3 days. It's now been more a month and he's gone silent again. I'm a big fan of Larry's work and so this behavior is really bothering me. What's more galling is that he's been posting art for sale on CAF. The last one, a Batman, was posted on May 10th (5 days ago). I've since learned that another collector, from Spain, has the same problem. He paid Larry for an X-Factor commission in December 2012 and has not heard from him since. Is anyone else having the same problem?