Thanks for NOTHING Bill Sienkiewicz! 2 2

[precodekeith]

Wow Scott, just reading that post about your friend makes me well up. There are no words...

[Marvelguy34]

Sorry to hear about your friend. I'm sure the wife was glad to see you there.

[SignatureSelect]

First rule is never pay someone upfront to do a job, let them do the job first then pay them.

 

Art commissions generally don't work that way.

 

Really So I guess Dave Mckean, Adam Hughes, J Scott Campbell, Art Adams, Ect. Just go against the norm and want payment when the piece is finished.

 

I am pretty sure it is the other way around. Infact if the piece is more than 50 dollars I won't pay for a comission up front.

[Bronty]

the poor man's family. 4 kids and a wife growing up without daddy

[TheWatcher]

Scott, I'm so sorry to read about your friend. I can't imagine what it must've been like for you or your friend's family. My sincerest condolences

[DrWatson]

We never really know why people move through our lives; however, they all leaves us with some lesson learned. Some are hard. Some are easy.

 

When you are fortunate enough to find one to call a friend, keep them close and tell them that you love them. To lose a friend is never a casual event.

 

All the best, Scotty.

 

Jim

[Beau]

Well, as inspired by this thread, I visited my mom and gave her a hug today, told her I loved her.

 

Sometimes we do lose sight of the important things, and it's been a while since I'd done that. So, thanks for the reminder, and I'm sorry for your loss.

[SilverRich]

First rule is never pay someone upfront to do a job, let them do the job first then pay them.

 

Art commissions generally don't work that way.

 

Really So I guess Dave Mckean, Adam Hughes, J Scott Campbell, Art Adams, Ect. Just go against the norm and want payment when the piece is finished.

 

I am pretty sure it is the other way around. Infact if the piece is more than 50 dollars I won't pay for a comission up front.

 

Yo fella..are you really still talking about this meaningless nonsense after reading that post?

 

Giving you the benefit of the doubt, so we all know that you're not a total fool, we'll assume you didn't read that sad post.

 

My condolences to everyone involved. Life is a fickle thing.

[A-DONIS]

[shiverbones]

I am truly sorry to hear it Scott. Let me know if you need anything.

[Wally's Comics]

I am sorry to hear this for you and especially his family.

 

I had to go through this at the young age of thirteen.

My childhood best friend was killed when his mom took him on a trip

out of town and was hit head on by a drunk driver in an 18 wheeler.

 

We were both in Scouts together and when we buried him myself and my troop

all dressed in our uniforms carried the casket to his resting place.

 

His death did do some good, because if I ever drink I always have a designated driver

if I need to travel.

 

 

My condolences.

 

 

RIP - Mark Pedneau

I am still thinking of buddy.

 

your pal,

 

Wally

 

 

 

[QM-migration]

That really does suck! I met Bill at the NY Comic Con few months ago, and gave him $100 for a sketch that I have yet to receive. I know I haven't waited as long as you, but after reading about your ordeal, I'm gonna assume I'm getting screwed. It's shocking that these guys would take advantage of the fans the way they do. I've been a HUGE fan of Bill since I was a kid. (I'm 39 now!) So when he agreed do the drawing, all good sense went out the window. I would never have paid up front for anything! But I never thought he'd just take the money and run. Too bad. I know you said the email you had seems to have expired. Well, when I met him in NY, he gave me the following email and phone number. swedgin@mac.com 203-517-8330. As of about 5 weeks ago - the e-mail worked. He responded to me once, then never again. I'm thinking of filing a small claims suit if I don't get the drawing. It has nothing to do with the money anymore -- it's just not cool. And he should know better.

[QM-migration]

Sorry to change the topic back to the art. Very sorry for your loss. Way too young to pass.

[cavecarson]

I want to thank everyone for their feedback/input on this matter, but I need to change the subject . I know that this is off-topic, but then again, it is more on-topic than you may know or feel.

 

I started this post yesterday as a way to blow off steam for what I viewed as a slight by the artist in question. You know what? It really doesn't matter. It doesn't matter at all.

 

 

I had a friend get killed in an automobile accident in Arizona on Monday. We worked together for over six years and we had our ups and downs. Unfortunately, one of our downs was right before he left the company about a year and a half ago. He went to work for a company out of San Antonio and they sent him to a project in Show Low, Arizona. He was on his way to work, with two other men, when an on-coming car crossed the center line. The cars hit head on and he was killed instantly. The front passenger is in a coma and the rear passenger had both of his legs broken. We found out about the accident on Tuesday morning as they had to identify the next of kin. His wife called here to tell us, and my heart sank. All I could think about were his three small girls. We knew that his wife was pregnant with his fourth daughter, but he never got to see her. His wife gave birth on the day that he was killed. I guess I have been in a sort of shock this week and have not been trying to think about it so much. Last night that all changed.

 

I drove to the funeral home last night to see him and to attend the rosary. It was out of town so I got a little lost on the way and ended up getting there 5 minutes late. I snuck in the back so as not to disturb anyone in the family. I was looking but could not see anyone in the family. I saw alot of the guys I work with as they were scattered around the room. Once the rosary was over, people slowly started making their way to the front to pay their respects at the casket. I waited awhile to let other people go. When it was my turn, I finally saw where all of his family was....they were in an alcove that blocked their view from everyone else. Once I saw his wife and kids, I started crying. I couldn't have stopped if I wanted to. In his casket were two pictures that his girls had drawn and they had written a letter to him.

 

Writing this is hard guys....i'm sorry if i ramble. I am crying as I type this.

 

Their letter told him how much they would miss him and that they hoped he had fun. His girls are 10, 4, 2 and a week old. His wife had a look of intense pain on her face and I felt embarassed to be there. I felt like I was intruding and did not know what to say. She called me by name and thanked me for coming and hugged my neck for a long time. All I kept saying to her was that I was sorry....so sorry. When I looked at her face, all I could see was my wife's face and my kids sitting there. What if that was me lying up there. I feel so much hurt for his family. I know he is in a better place, but his girls are going to grow up not knowing their dad. He loved his girls. I know that. He used to bring them to the office and I saw them grow up just like mine. He loved his girls.

 

 

All of this stuff about my artwork is just that.....stuff. It doesn't matter. Last night was a hard slap in the face to me. Iron fisted hard. I don't care about it. All I care about are my girls and my family. Noone should have to pass at age 32, but it happens. It doesn't make it easy though. I want all of you to hug your loved ones today and tell your kids how much you love them. They are all that matters.

 

In an earlier post i said you live and learn. I learned alot last night once the realization came home to me that my friend was truly gone. Hopefully we all get the chance to live an learn for a long time.

 

God bless you Ryan and keep you safe.

 

Scott Pearson

Man that is a sad sad tale and it really puts out minor problems in perspective. I am sorry for you and for his wife and his little girls

This really got to me

" His wife gave birth on the day that he was killed"

That is messed up!

They gonna be OK? Did he make preparations? They need any help?

 

[MR.COMICBOOK]

That really does suck! I met Bill at the NY Comic Con few months ago, and gave him $100 for a sketch that I have yet to receive. I know I haven't waited as long as you, but after reading about your ordeal, I'm gonna assume I'm getting screwed. It's shocking that these guys would take advantage of the fans the way they do. I've been a HUGE fan of Bill since I was a kid. (I'm 39 now!) So when he agreed do the drawing, all good sense went out the window. I would never have paid up front for anything! But I never thought he'd just take the money and run. Too bad. I know you said the email you had seems to have expired. Well, when I met him in NY, he gave me the following email and phone number. swedgin@mac.com 203-517-8330. As of about 5 weeks ago - the e-mail worked. He responded to me once, then never again. I'm thinking of filing a small claims suit if I don't get the drawing. It has nothing to do with the money anymore -- it's just not cool. And he should know better.

File the suit and you will be amazed at how fast people will contact you when they get a letter from the courthouse (thumbs u

Edited April 7, 2009 by MR.COMICBOOK

[mica]

I could have done better than that.

What a dork.

[Comic_Diva]

I want to thank everyone for their feedback/input on this matter, but I need to change the subject . I know that this is off-topic, but then again, it is more on-topic than you may know or feel.

 

I started this post yesterday as a way to blow off steam for what I viewed as a slight by the artist in question. You know what? It really doesn't matter. It doesn't matter at all.

 

 

I had a friend get killed in an automobile accident in Arizona on Monday. We worked together for over six years and we had our ups and downs. Unfortunately, one of our downs was right before he left the company about a year and a half ago. He went to work for a company out of San Antonio and they sent him to a project in Show Low, Arizona. He was on his way to work, with two other men, when an on-coming car crossed the center line. The cars hit head on and he was killed instantly. The front passenger is in a coma and the rear passenger had both of his legs broken. We found out about the accident on Tuesday morning as they had to identify the next of kin. His wife called here to tell us, and my heart sank. All I could think about were his three small girls. We knew that his wife was pregnant with his fourth daughter, but he never got to see her. His wife gave birth on the day that he was killed. I guess I have been in a sort of shock this week and have not been trying to think about it so much. Last night that all changed.

 

I drove to the funeral home last night to see him and to attend the rosary. It was out of town so I got a little lost on the way and ended up getting there 5 minutes late. I snuck in the back so as not to disturb anyone in the family. I was looking but could not see anyone in the family. I saw alot of the guys I work with as they were scattered around the room. Once the rosary was over, people slowly started making their way to the front to pay their respects at the casket. I waited awhile to let other people go. When it was my turn, I finally saw where all of his family was....they were in an alcove that blocked their view from everyone else. Once I saw his wife and kids, I started crying. I couldn't have stopped if I wanted to. In his casket were two pictures that his girls had drawn and they had written a letter to him.

 

Writing this is hard guys....i'm sorry if i ramble. I am crying as I type this.

 

Their letter told him how much they would miss him and that they hoped he had fun. His girls are 10, 4, 2 and a week old. His wife had a look of intense pain on her face and I felt embarassed to be there. I felt like I was intruding and did not know what to say. She called me by name and thanked me for coming and hugged my neck for a long time. All I kept saying to her was that I was sorry....so sorry. When I looked at her face, all I could see was my wife's face and my kids sitting there. What if that was me lying up there. I feel so much hurt for his family. I know he is in a better place, but his girls are going to grow up not knowing their dad. He loved his girls. I know that. He used to bring them to the office and I saw them grow up just like mine. He loved his girls.

 

 

All of this stuff about my artwork is just that.....stuff. It doesn't matter. Last night was a hard slap in the face to me. Iron fisted hard. I don't care about it. All I care about are my girls and my family. Noone should have to pass at age 32, but it happens. It doesn't make it easy though. I want all of you to hug your loved ones today and tell your kids how much you love them. They are all that matters.

 

In an earlier post i said you live and learn. I learned alot last night once the realization came home to me that my friend was truly gone. Hopefully we all get the chance to live an learn for a long time.

 

God bless you Ryan and keep you safe.

 

Scott Pearson

 

I am truly sorry for your loss. I just read this post while at work and it made me cry. Thank you for sharing and helping us all see some perspective.

[KryptoSpidey]

so sorry to hear about your loss...everybody mentioned will be in my prayers tonight...

[Wrightson fan]

I want to thank everyone for their prayers for my friend and his family.

 

Not sure what else to say, but I just wanted to let every one of you know that it meant alot to me and I am glad that you guys are out there. God bless you all.

 

Scott

 

 

[MutantKeys]

Headed to Detroit in a couple of hours to enjoy this weekends festiviites and witness history firsthand.

 

 

And no I haven't shaved since Selection Sunday, and don't intend to until Tuesday morning

 

Jim

Jesus... You look like the guy I see sleeping on the E train