General discussion about Usagi Yojimbo, the comics, the stories, the characters, collectibles, TV appearances, Stan Sakai, Space Usagi, Nilson & Hermy, and all other related topics.
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Treadwell
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by Treadwell Tue Feb 20, 2007 23:35 -0700
...was meeting Mr. Sakai, of course!
Here he is sketching in my Art of UY book:
I was tempted to ask if I could have that sign for the cloissone pins after they were gone. I like the calligraphy of "UY".
I had considered contacting him ahead of time to see about a custom drawing, but since he said he'd be bringing artwork, I opted not to bother him under the assumption that I'd find something at the table.
And I did!
In a frame and on the wall this goes.
Colin Solan
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by Colin Solan Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:41 -0700
Hey, you got the art for the Dark Horse CLOSED sign!! Score!!
Treadwell
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by Treadwell Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:54 -0700
Really? What is that? Tell me more!
Takeda Shingen
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by Takeda Shingen Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:17 -0700
Dark Horse recently sent out "open/closed" signs to many comic shops as a promotional item.
The "Closed" side of the sign had Usagi on it.. The art that you bought was the piece used for that sign.. Pretty darn cool if you ask me.
Congrats!
Here ya' go:
Treadwell
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by Treadwell Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:02 -0700
Awesome! Thanks for the info!
Now I'll have to try to score one as a companion piece.
Grendel
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by Grendel Wed Feb 21, 2007 19:48 -0700
That is awesome!!!! I had that picture for my background and have been drooling over it for a month!
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by Todd Shogun Thu Feb 22, 2007 17:18 -0700
You got lucky, that is a very famous piece now. Go just sent me the Dark Horse CLOSED sign (with Boba Fett on the back!), I looked at that closely and your drawing...they are identical. Congrats on scoring such an awesome piece! I'd consider that "original" art as opposed to a portfolio drawing. Way to go.
Treadwell
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by Treadwell Fri Feb 23, 2007 1:31 -0700
Yup, very lucky indeed. I was already very pleased with it as a portfolio drawing. Now I'm estatic.
Treadwell
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by Treadwell Tue Apr 03, 2007 18:07 -0700
I finally scored a sign, so now I can display it along with the art!
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by morna-san Tue Apr 03, 2007 18:52 -0700
Yaay! That's a gorgeous piece even without the extra sweetness of having it be so well published. congrats!
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MikeM
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by MikeM Tue Apr 03, 2007 18:59 -0700
How did retailers get the sign anyway?
Treadwell
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by Treadwell Tue Apr 03, 2007 19:52 -0700
I think they just showed up with their normal Diamond order.
That is awesome!!!! I had that picture for my background and have been drooling over it for a month!
