tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4768200059516433013.post5078108012914586582..comments2023-05-06T04:48:45.758-04:00Comments on ATTIC OF ASTOUNDING ARTIFACTS: Original Science Fiction Artwork, Pt. 4Doc Atomichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15756391204121061932noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4768200059516433013.post-3149785995869796072011-03-03T14:34:42.930-05:002011-03-03T14:34:42.930-05:00I remember the pre-computer paste up days, too. I ...I remember the pre-computer paste up days, too. I can't say I'm too nostalgic for them...<br /><br />The layers of the mechanical came taped together like that, so I'm hesitant to separate them. Who am I to mess with the historical record, right? So while I like your idea, I don't think I can do it.<br /><br />My current plan is to either keep the mechanical in a shallow, acid-free box, to be brought out whenever anyone expresses interest, or to put it in a shadow box without a glass front. This way it'll be mounted on the wall, and people can flip through it if they choose. <br /><br />Right now, due to space considerations, I'm leaning towards the archival box...<br /><br />The painting, of course, is going to hang proudly on my wall in a nice matte and frame.Doc Atomichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756391204121061932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4768200059516433013.post-36421187302508953332011-03-03T13:58:45.551-05:002011-03-03T13:58:45.551-05:00Not to date myself, but seeing the mechanical real...Not to date myself, but seeing the mechanical really brought back some pre-computer memories, though it would have given my instructors nightmares seeing it taped to the front of the illustration like that. I have an idea for how to display it, might be pricey and involve some work, but a frame could be constructed with hinged glass panels, you then sandwich the mechanical overlays in between glass and use the hinges to expose the different layers... does that make sense. Basically if there are three pieces it's like three frames fastened together with hinges and the two top frames in the layers would have two pieces of glass each, front and back.chunky Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910357770955110739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4768200059516433013.post-55885137194152976802011-03-02T12:12:52.608-05:002011-03-02T12:12:52.608-05:00I've got 12 pieces of original illustration ar...I've got 12 pieces of original illustration art, all but two of which have been published in some form (either covers or interiors). Some of it was kind of pricey, I'll admit, but a lot of it was surprisingly affordable. Dealers tend to charge a premium, but auction houses and eBay sometimes provide really good deals. One of my favorite pieces was something like $75. <br /><br />Unpublished pieces by unknown artists are usually even less expensive. There are lots of science fiction fans out there who are great painters but haven't gotten their big break yet. Sometimes they contribute to 'zines or web sites, sometimes they're just painting for their friends and relatives. Try going to science fiction conventions -- many of them display their art there. You could end up walking home with a brand new discovery, the Next Big Thing. What's more, you could do it for just a few bucks. You never know.<br /><br />Just keep hunting. It's out there!Doc Atomichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756391204121061932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4768200059516433013.post-42418860977193493222011-03-02T08:38:44.834-05:002011-03-02T08:38:44.834-05:00this is a dream come true man !!! how many of thes...this is a dream come true man !!! how many of these original ilustrations do u hav ??? i’m trying to get at least 1 original work & it doesn’t matter if is a well-known artist or a totally unknown, provided that his/her job is to my taste... i know that this kind of stuff could b really expensive... =Ochrismandesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14463831151993042088noreply@blogger.com