JadeGiant Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I agree ... generally ... many ardent art collectors acquire more art than they can fit onto allocated wall space. I am planning a collection wall this year but even with the space I have created I will not get my entire collection on the wall. I am hoping to come up with a system that will allow me to rotate artwork but even so, some art will always be in a portfolio on my desk. Art should be enjoyed and wall space is the preference of many but I can't fault anyone for having stuff in portfolios as that is where I have most of mine and I flip through and enjoy it very regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectingFool Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It's a shame for so many wonderful pieces to be sitting in a binder in one's closet. There are those for whom this hobby is a passing fad and there are those for whom it is an obsession. What you said may seem perfectly rational to you but most of the collectors I know are FAR from perfectly rational when it comes to collecting comic art. I know that if I wanted to frame everything I have (or want) I could never afford a house big enough. Probably would go broke on frames alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedo Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have some OA and CGC frames from "frame it again sam". It takes about 30 seconds to change out art in them. So I rotate what is on my wall every month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos_7575 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 For me the most important advice I have "learned" since starting in this hobby is to watch what you buy. When I first started out I would buy everything I could find with Thanos or Squadron Supreme on it no matter how small the panel or who the artist was. Then I would get on a certain artist kick and buy everything I could that they touched regardless if I loved it or not. Those $40-100 pages start to really add up and if you just save up and get a piece you really love then it will make it oh so much more worth it. Its hard pulling the trigger on that first $1000 page. If your not carefull you will be like me stuck with 200 pages and getting ready to sell most of them to finance the ones you can be really proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos_7575 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 oh yeah...tip #2...watch out for blue line pages....but thats a whole different thread on here....ol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) I like the frame it again Sam idea - been thinking about doing something similar myself Edited February 14, 2012 by JadeGiant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterX Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Can anyone comment on the availability of OA from the British comic book 2000 A.D., specifically the early 80s period? How is the market for this material? Is the demand far greater than the supply? Is much of it even around (meaning, not destroyed, lost, etc.)? What about the covers? We all know that alot of superstar artists cut their teeth on 2000 A.D. -- Brian Bolland, Kevin O'Neill, Dave Gibbons, Glen Farby, Simon Bisely, etc., etc. And then there's the whole Alan Moore/Grant Morrison/Neil Gaiman thing as well, which, I think, would also increase demand. Personally I'm also a big fan of Gibson, Ezquerra and Belardinelli. Finally, can anyone recommend any British (or European) OA sellers who deal in 2000 A.D. artwork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Finally, can anyone recommend any British (or European) OA sellers who deal in 2000 A.D. artwork? Check out Rufus Dayglo: http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=578 www.artdroids.co.uk Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterX Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Finally, can anyone recommend any British (or European) OA sellers who deal in 2000 A.D. artwork? Check out Rufus Dayglo: http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryDetail.asp?GCat=578 www.artdroids.co.uk Good luck! Thanks, Nexus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksn-migration Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Hihi, I'm new here. I've been lurking here scrounging for advice on how to obtain some artwork and I finally got my first piece! I purchased a sketch and a final ink drawing. I am trying to figure out how to frame it. I figured I would bring it to a reputable framer and have him help out, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice in terms of what quality of glass/materials I would need, etc? Since I have both a sketch and an ink drawing, should I put them both in one frame? Both in separate frames? Store the sketch and frame only the ink? Edited April 20, 2012 by ksn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxjhnsn Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Make sure you use acid free materials and UV resistent glass/plastic. You might also check this thread: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2154883#Post2154883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeinHI Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I have a noob question I'm hoping someone can help me with... is it bad form to try to negotiate with a dealer after he's given you his best price? For example, I've emailed a dealer about a few pieces I'm interested in -- they add up to about $2000. I ask him what his best price is for the lot and he comes back with $1775 (about 10-11% off). Is that it or is that price still open to negotiation? I do want these pieces and so I don't want to insult him and/or drive him away but I also want to get the best price. Any guidance would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 With a dealer, negotiation is ok as long as you stay fair and if he doesn't want to go lower, decide what you want to do. (Remember they are in the game to make money) If you buy then ask him to remember you next time. A lot of dealers will also consider trade if you have something they might want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeinHI Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 great advice... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy-D Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have a noob question I'm hoping someone can help me with... is it bad form to try to negotiate with a dealer after he's given you his best price? For example, I've emailed a dealer about a few pieces I'm interested in -- they add up to about $2000. I ask him what his best price is for the lot and he comes back with $1775 (about 10-11% off). Is that it or is that price still open to negotiation? I do want these pieces and so I don't want to insult him and/or drive him away but I also want to get the best price. Any guidance would be appreciated! It's totally reasonable to ask him to go lower, or rather to come back with what you can offer. I've gotten some stuff for about half what the dealer was originally asking (of course, not all the time). Just be respectful (not obsequious) and honest, and you should be fine. Remember, it's a business transaction. he's not doing you a favor by selling you art, and you're not doing him a favor by buying it. There are indeed some thin skins in the hobby, unfortunately. I'd recommend reading over your email before sending, to make sure there's nothing in it that could be misconstrued. I like the tone of my communications to be pretty casual, so I have to peruse them thoroughly to make sure the recipient doesn't think I'm being rude or sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeinHI Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 thanks for the advice... I just countered with something nice and simple like "thanks for your offer. would you consider $x for the lot?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malvin Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Just be respectful (not obsequious) You learn new things in this hobby all the time, I had to google obsequious and I thought I was a learn-ned individual Malvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblond4 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 ok, here is a question for you all.. What is the best way to mount a piece of art into a frame. I know the use of matting is what everyone does but as of right now, I cant go down to a frame shop and have it done. anywhere else I can get it, either the material and do it myself or some already cut and sized stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grails Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Are people who get sketch covers done, really closet OA Collectors that cant let go of the comic book format? http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5097582#Post5097582 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Marino Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 For cheap / nice framing... http://www.framesbymail.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
