kav Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I heard a story about Barry (WINDSOR) Smith openly laughing and mocking a portfolio of some poor guy at a con.... anyone ever witness something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheDavid Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Creators can stop being jerks once fans stop being jerks. I mean, I'd love to think they're all magnanimous and fair-hearted and grateful to fans and aspiring artists, but ultimately, I don't really care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I don't care either I just wanna hear some stories is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeklo Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have heard that Todd McFarlane was like that at one point and then get got his *spoon* together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 The dude who drew that tranny MJ has no business laughing at anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techvoodoo Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Do you count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Do you count I'm not really a creator or I would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightson fan Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I heard a story about Barry (WINDSOR) Smith openly laughing and mocking a portfolio of some poor guy at a con.... anyone ever witness something like this? Before I opened this thread I automatically thought of my interaction with BWS, and lo and behold, your post was about him as well. I have met a ton of creators in my life, and he was hands down the biggest horse's I have come into contact with. It was at Heroes Con about 25 years ago and there weren't any other attendees at his table. He had a sign on his table that stated he would sign 3 books only, which is not a problem with me. I walked up with my 3 books and stood there as he had a conversation with someone to his right, (another creator). I waited, and I waited, and he continued to ignore me. I was patient and chose to not be rude by attempting to interrupt him by saying hello. He had not yet looked at me, but then spoke in my direction without looking in my direction. He said "I will sign 3 books and 3 books only." He had not looked to see that I had 3 books on the table. He pulled the books over, while continuing his conversation with the other creator, his head still turned to the right. He signed the 3 books and did not try to make eye contact with me...did not speak to me, acted like I was not even there. Once they were signed he put down his marker and continued his conversation. I had to reach over and get the books myself. He did not look at me once. Let me just say that I no longer own the books as I could care less. Most creators are truly grateful and considerate of their fans, but BWS truly feels he is above his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 WOW LOOK AT ME HOW IMPORTANT I AM I DONT EVEN LOOK AT MY FANS I'M THE mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I heard a story about Barry (WINDSOR) Smith openly laughing and mocking a portfolio of some poor guy at a con.... anyone ever witness something like this? Before I opened this thread I automatically thought of my interaction with BWS, and lo and behold, your post was about him as well. I have met a ton of creators in my life, and he was hands down the biggest horse's I have come into contact with. It was at Heroes Con about 25 years ago and there weren't any other attendees at his table. He had a sign on his table that stated he would sign 3 books only, which is not a problem with me. I walked up with my 3 books and stood there as he had a conversation with someone to his right, (another creator). I waited, and I waited, and he continued to ignore me. I was patient and chose to not be rude by attempting to interrupt him by saying hello. He had not yet looked at me, but then spoke in my direction without looking in my direction. He said "I will sign 3 books and 3 books only." He had not looked to see that I had 3 books on the table. He pulled the books over, while continuing his conversation with the other creator, his head still turned to the right. He signed the 3 books and did not try to make eye contact with me...did not speak to me, acted like I was not even there. Once they were signed he put down his marker and continued his conversation. I had to reach over and get the books myself. He did not look at me once. Let me just say that I no longer own the books as I could care less. Most creators are truly grateful and considerate of their fans, but BWS truly feels he is above his. It is to bad that happened to you. You obviously were a fan as you had brought books for him to sign, and perhaps you were hoping to talk to him. Instead you got a rude display. Shameful behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yeah and note to Barry: NO ONE ELSE WAS AT YOUR TABLE, LOSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusX Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I heard a story about Barry (WINDSOR) Smith openly laughing and mocking a portfolio of some poor guy at a con.... anyone ever witness something like this? [font:Book Antiqua]Realistically speaking BWS quality of work its above and beyond... guys do yourself a favor and buy the Opus books...[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I love his work just wish he wasnt a jerk BUT his BA stuff was his peak-after that it wasn't very good at all so TAKE THAT punk. After he became an arrogant WINDSOR he lost his skill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I heard a story about Barry (WINDSOR) Smith openly laughing and mocking a portfolio of some poor guy at a con.... anyone ever witness something like this? [font:Book Antiqua]Realistically speaking BWS quality of work its above and beyond... guys do yourself a favor and buy the Opus books...[/font] Buckler was rude to me once.... but I did ask him how much Marvel paid .... so I probably had it coming. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u ..... I may have also mentioned I was a big Kirby fan too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Oh artists HATE that question-it's virtually impossible to find an answer to that by googling or anything I have 2 marvel artist friends and no idea what they make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulksdaddy1 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thought Sodom and Gommorah was kinda jerky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 So pretty much it's Barry Smith..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCheli Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Oh artists HATE that question-it's virtually impossible to find an answer to that by googling or anything I have 2 marvel artist friends and no idea what they make How much do you make? That's a ridiculously rude question to ask anyone, especially someone who doesn't know you from Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Oates Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 He has a unique style for sure. Take a good look at the Avengers 100 cover. It ain't workin' there, the legs and lines on the characters are all screwed up, it really looks bad. Sorry to hear he's a jerk, he's not nearly good enough to get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweandlorder Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I love Barry.. Met him twice.. He inpired me to draw just cause his talent is incredible and hes a true rock star! Before meeting Barry I always thought comic book people were geeky I think that if you take him seriously he could be conceived as a snob, but what else do you expect from a Brit Im not gonna go and say who is NOTOROUSLY known for being arrogant and sometimes even disrespectful to his fans. Everyone in comicland knows who Im talking about. But its just not my style to talk smack about people. I have many favorites, but by far, the nicest guy in the biz, in my book, is this guy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
