Sket brought to my attention Hucks latest blog post and it really is about time someone stood up and said this. I applaud Huck for his stance on the matter. As someone who does get artists to sign stuff, and draw on my things including a sketch book it infuriates me that people who have no love for the art or artists spoil it for everyone. For Huck's case in point check out this ebay item.
I have always felt a bit strange asking people to draw things for me, embarrassed in some ways, but when I do ask people it is only ever for my own enjoyment. I just can't understand how people have the balls to stand in line and then filp it on eBay. My sketch book contains detail drawings that have taken a while to execute, to scribbles that mark an occasion. And I love every single one, as it reflects a time and a place. Memories to be cherished.
I have noticed increasing numbers of people turning up to toy releases and signings, and not even buying a toy, but just producing a book to be scrawled in.
"Some people have their books and thats all, no toy, no nothing. So here you are doing a sketch which is rushed and it sucks that your holding the line up for someone who wont even support you" Says Sket. "Like all the people who get blanks signed and then they flip 'em. It sucks" He continues.
So beware people. If you want the scene to continue to do signings(which to be honest is a fairly recent development), and to remain a friendly fun place to be, then take heed. Flipping a toy is one discussion, flipping a drawing is definitely another. Stop Flipping and ripping of the artists we all love!
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
No more sketches!!
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My sketch book is one of my top joys and I understand the awkwardness/embarrassment of asking for a sketch (which is why Shakey usually gets pushed forward)but it does allow the both of us to get a bit close and personal with artist that we admire.
I dont really get people who do not support the artists that they ask a sketch from, in one form or another I always try and get something and if nothing is available at that time I will definitely try and get something later on and support them or I would have supported them beforehand! After all their art is their living!!
Seriously we have bought some stuff that we wouldnt have really put at the top of our list before just from meeting artists and having a chat etc. and just finding out what down to earth people they are (this proves to be quite bad for my bank balance but it makes everything much more enjoyable for me!)
Just cos this scene is smaller than others do people forget that it is a privilege that artists will take time to do a sketch (which is charged for in other 'scenes')!
Like Maz each and every doodle has a memory and no way would I ever think about giving any away let alone selling them on for profit!
Hear hear! Let's hope the flipper fails to make any profit and the toy community sends a big two fingers to them and all who dare try it. Sketches should be treasured, this seller obviously has no soul.
big bums. people can be rubbish. its just a sign that the industry is getting bigger. i have very few things signed/sketched as i'm lazy and apathetic. but the few personal things i do own are just that. i wouldnt really want to own something that someone did for something else. i know it sucks if you dont get the opportunity to meet the artists but i'm sure that if u were to order something from them and write them a nice letter they'd help you out. i know i would. and i'm waffling. but i'm never selling my custom mad dolbee or my mad money mario sketch ever.
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