Comments on: News and Notes http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:54:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Fred http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2619644 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:54:31 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2619644 "The best sketches are obtained from artists that don’t have long lines. " Because their allotment for sketches for the entire convention was filled during the first 3 and 1/2 minutes of the opening day? “The best sketches are obtained from artists that don’t have long lines. ”

Because their allotment for sketches for the entire convention was filled during the first 3 and 1/2 minutes of the opening day?

]]> by: ~chris http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2584649 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:15:02 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2584649 "I waited in line for 4 hours" The best sketches are obtained from artists that <i>don't</i> have long lines. “I waited in line for 4 hours”

The best sketches are obtained from artists that don’t have long lines.

]]> by: snoid http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2581153 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:23:56 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2581153 "I think it’s interesting that there are entirely different sketch traditions in Europe and the US." I'm interested, how are they different Tom? “I think it’s interesting that there are entirely different sketch traditions in Europe and the US.”

I’m interested, how are they different Tom?

]]> by: Tom Spurgeon http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2581119 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:09:39 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2581119 I think it's interesting that there are entirely different sketch traditions in Europe and the US. Okay, it's not that interesting. I think it’s interesting that there are entirely different sketch traditions in Europe and the US.

Okay, it’s not that interesting.

]]> by: Fred http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2581098 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:18 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2581098 As the individual who wrote the sketch comment came to further clarify, there isn't much to add. However, I would like to address a couple of things. First, it's not "the same thing as getting a famous person’s autograph or having an athlete sign a ball or sports card". That would be having creators sign comics, and it boggles my mind when someone trucks a long box up to some writer or artist's table and pulls out 50 books for them to sign. However, that's their thing. Lastly, "It’s a way of showing you had close contact with someone of note and commemorating that event " would apply only to the signiture. Sketches are a different animal. Though I understand your point of view, I think you should try to avoid equating a signiture to a piece of art. If it was only about proof of contact with a person of note, then why does my girlfriend--who rarely reads comics and has no idea who most of the people at comic book conventions are--enjoy getting sketches? There's just more to it than simply contact with greatness. Or that's what we tell ourselves to justify the expense. :) As the individual who wrote the sketch comment came to further clarify, there isn’t much to add.

However, I would like to address a couple of things. First, it’s not “the same thing as getting a famous person’s autograph or having an athlete sign a ball or sports card”. That would be having creators sign comics, and it boggles my mind when someone trucks a long box up to some writer or artist’s table and pulls out 50 books for them to sign. However, that’s their thing. Lastly, “It’s a way of showing you had close contact with someone of note and commemorating that event ” would apply only to the signiture. Sketches are a different animal.

Though I understand your point of view, I think you should try to avoid equating a signiture to a piece of art. If it was only about proof of contact with a person of note, then why does my girlfriend–who rarely reads comics and has no idea who most of the people at comic book conventions are–enjoy getting sketches? There’s just more to it than simply contact with greatness.

Or that’s what we tell ourselves to justify the expense. :)

]]> by: Van Jensen http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580822 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:47:45 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580822 I should've said this, but I do know some artists who really, really love doing sketches, and that's cool. And it is a good way for them to make money. Again, I wasn't seeking to belittle the practice or those who take part in it. Personally, though, it's not for me. That's all. I should’ve said this, but I do know some artists who really, really love doing sketches, and that’s cool. And it is a good way for them to make money. Again, I wasn’t seeking to belittle the practice or those who take part in it. Personally, though, it’s not for me. That’s all.

]]> by: Al http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580785 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:28:08 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580785 I love sketches. I love watching an artist actually do the sketch. If I just see the finished sketch, I still like seeing how the artist approaches doing a quick drawing instead of a final publishable drawing. ie: Rough circles for the limbs, how the eyes are drawn, etc. I love sketches. I love watching an artist actually do the sketch. If I just see the finished sketch, I still like seeing how the artist approaches doing a quick drawing instead of a final publishable drawing. ie: Rough circles for the limbs, how the eyes are drawn, etc.

]]> by: Wilson Ramos jr http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580729 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:07:14 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580729 I don't know, I love drawing sketches for fans, I think it make a connection for them and frankly I like to get sketches as well. While at cons I bring a sketch book with me and get the artist in the area around me to do sketch in it. As a creator I think when I do a sketch for a fan they love it also its a way to keep them interested in getting my books. If you don't like to get them or understand why that's find but to think it's a wasteful habit. I think it's better a kid buy's a sketch of a hero, then go out and spend the money on drugs, now there is a wasteful habit. I don’t know, I love drawing sketches for fans, I think it make a connection for them and frankly I like to get sketches as well. While at cons I bring a sketch book with me and get the artist in the area around me to do sketch in it. As a creator I think when I do a sketch for a fan they love it also its a way to keep them interested in getting my books. If you don’t like to get them or understand why that’s find but to think it’s a wasteful habit. I think it’s better a kid buy’s a sketch of a hero, then go out and spend the money on drugs, now there is a wasteful habit.

]]> by: Torsten Adair http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580716 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:03:18 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580716 If a line is not too long, then I will usually ask for a self-portrait of the artist. I can understand those who collect sketches of a certain character or theme. Like "Batman Black and White", it's interesting to see how various artists interpret a character. One should also note that for some artists, sketches are another product they can sell at their table, working on them when traffic is slow. While a reader may not be willing to pay $5 for a questionable, self-published comicbook, they would think nothing of paying $20 for a sketch of Spider-Man. For some, it's the only way affordable way to collect original art from an artist, as actual production pages can cost $100+. The only sketches I've gotten in actual graphic novels are Sandman. Neil Gaiman and many of the other artists will "autograph" a quick sketch next to their signature. Otherwise, I am content to just get it signed. Were I an artist, and someone bought a $20 book from my table (with the profits all going to me), then I would offer to do a quick sketch along with the signature. If a line is not too long, then I will usually ask for a self-portrait of the artist.

I can understand those who collect sketches of a certain character or theme. Like “Batman Black and White”, it’s interesting to see how various artists interpret a character.

One should also note that for some artists, sketches are another product they can sell at their table, working on them when traffic is slow. While a reader may not be willing to pay $5 for a questionable, self-published comicbook, they would think nothing of paying $20 for a sketch of Spider-Man.

For some, it’s the only way affordable way to collect original art from an artist, as actual production pages can cost $100+.

The only sketches I’ve gotten in actual graphic novels are Sandman. Neil Gaiman and many of the other artists will “autograph” a quick sketch next to their signature. Otherwise, I am content to just get it signed.

Were I an artist, and someone bought a $20 book from my table (with the profits all going to me), then I would offer to do a quick sketch along with the signature.

]]> by: Matt http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580591 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:10:52 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/11/12/news-and-notes-15/#comment-2580591 I agree with the sketch comment. I dont get it. Its expensive and you have to waster a bunch of time in line. I think its the new collector thing to go along with variant covers and toys and other wasteful habits. I agree with the sketch comment. I dont get it. Its expensive and you have to waster a bunch of time in line. I think its the new collector thing to go along with variant covers and toys and other wasteful habits.

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