Robot Man Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 My first Heshka! It's everything I thought it would be...and more! Thank you, Ryan! You are the man! Jeez Doc that is spectacular! Surely a centerpiece in your collection. Ryan, you are a very talented guy. You just nailed Baker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Thanks guys! Yes, it is now the centerpiece. I'm sure you know, Bob, that Ryan "retires" the cover once it is commissioned for a client. There can only be the one Heshka recreation of that particular image, never another. The precious! I own other fine art, I love abstract/impressionistic oils from the 50's (Modern furniture, too - if you've got some Eames, etc you don't want anymore!). So one of a kind, I get. I've never owned anything like this, however - a work of art I commissioned, by me for me. But it's a collaborative process as well, Ryan's vision and talent with input by the client welcomed. It's like a Vulcan mind meld, where Ryan is Spock and you're the silicon-based rock like creature. Elementary, and fun! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ryan. Is my latest creation done yet ?? The trained monkeys are on strike at the moment. Contract negotiations are in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ryan. Is my latest creation done yet ?? The trained monkeys are on strike at the moment. Contract negotiations are in the works. Did those trained monkeys look anything like giant alien apes? Those critters are fierce looking beasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Really amazing piece Ryan. I've had fun checking it out several times already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Really amazing piece Ryan. I've had fun checking it out several times already. You should see it up close. It was stunning to behold when Dr. Love pulled the matted/framed beauty out at the RHG party Friday evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ryan. Is my latest creation done yet ?? The trained monkeys are on strike at the moment. Contract negotiations are in the works. Did those trained monkeys look anything like giant alien apes? Those critters are fierce looking beasts! Something like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ryan. Is my latest creation done yet ?? The trained monkeys are on strike at the moment. Contract negotiations are in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ryan. Is my latest creation done yet ?? The trained monkeys are on strike at the moment. Contract negotiations are in the works. Did those trained monkeys look anything like giant alien apes? Those critters are fierce looking beasts! Something like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thanks guys! Yes, it is now the centerpiece. I'm sure you know, Bob, that Ryan "retires" the cover once it is commissioned for a client. There can only be the one Heshka recreation of that particular image, never another. The precious! I own other fine art, I love abstract/impressionistic oils from the 50's (Modern furniture, too - if you've got some Eames, etc you don't want anymore!). So one of a kind, I get. I've never owned anything like this, however - a work of art I commissioned, by me for me. But it's a collaborative process as well, Ryan's vision and talent with input by the client welcomed. It's like a Vulcan mind meld, where Ryan is Spock and you're the silicon-based rock like creature. Elementary, and fun! Please post a pic of it framed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Really amazing piece Ryan. I've had fun checking it out several times already. You should see it up close. It was stunning to behold when Dr. Love pulled the matted/framed beauty out at the RHG party Friday evening! RHG? Ryan Heshka Goodies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Really amazing piece Ryan. I've had fun checking it out several times already. You should see it up close. It was stunning to behold when Dr. Love pulled the matted/framed beauty out at the RHG party Friday evening! RHG? Ryan Heshka Goodies? http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=8741125&fpart=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I've seen one recently finished Heshka painting that folks here haven't. I may give Bedrock a glimpse of the first of two commissions I have coming from Ryan this weekend if Rich is at Space City con as my wife and I are in Houston for her book signing at Murder By The Book. I'd post a scan here on the boards, but I want these to be a big surprise. Besides, it's better to build antici......pation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGGIEZ Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I've seen one recently finished Heshka painting that folks here haven't. I may give Bedrock a glimpse of the first of two commissions I have coming from Ryan this weekend if Rich is at Space City con as my wife and I are in Houston for her book signing at Murder By The Book. I'd post a scan here on the boards, but I want these to be a big surprise. Besides, it's better to build antici......pation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I've seen one recently finished Heshka painting that folks here haven't. I may give Bedrock a glimpse of the first of two commissions I have coming from Ryan this weekend if Rich is at Space City con as my wife and I are in Houston for her book signing at Murder By The Book. I'd post a scan here on the boards, but I want these to be a big surprise. Besides, it's better to build antici......pation. Is everyone still in suspenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat-Man_America Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 OK, here's the original Space Patrol cover art submitted to Centaur by ...Basil Wolverton! Unfortunately, Wolverton lived in California while his publisher was in NYC. Apparently Centaur's editors preferred in house cover submissions because it made it easier getting revisions on tight deadlines, so none of Basil's covers were accepted. Since he submitted finished pieces rather than pencil layouts it's that much more of a tragic loss for fans of Wolverton's unique style of art. We can only imagine what Basil's color covers might've looked like if Centaur had been more open to publishing his unsolicited cover work, then again... I'll post the second Wolverton cover art submission along with Ryan's brilliant recreation proof tomorrow. Enjoy! (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That's stunning!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Et-Es-Go Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 OK, here's the original Space Patrol cover art submitted to Centaur by ...Basil Wolverton! Unfortunately, Wolverton lived in California while his publisher was in NYC. Apparently Centaur's editors preferred in house cover submissions because it made it easier getting revisions on tight deadlines, so none of Basil's covers were accepted. Since he submitted finished pieces rather than pencil layouts it's that much more of a tragic loss for fans of Wolverton's unique style of art. We can only imagine what Basil's color covers might've looked like if Centaur had been more open to publishing his unsolicited cover work, then again... I'll post the second Wolverton cover art submission along with Ryan's brilliant recreation proof tomorrow. Enjoy! (thumbs u Wow! Just wow! Ryan is just exceptional...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacentaur Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Wow! Just wow! Ryan is just exceptional...... +100, simply amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicjack Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Wow is that just an amazing thing of beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
