Hellboy Forum Holiday Art Exchange 2004

[petriacce]

Hellboy Forum Holiday Art Exchange 2004

Welcome all to the second year of the Hellboy Forum Holiday Art Exchange. Almost everyone posting on the forum last year participated in the art exchange and it was a huge success. If you joined the forum after the end of last year or didn't participate in the last exchange, now is your chance.

So what exactly is the exchange?

The exchange is an opportunity for forum members and fans of Hellboy to give and/or receive original Hellboy fan art. That's right, original Hellboy fan art. Each person creates a piece of Hellboy-themed art (it can be anything) and will send it to a randomly chosen person who is participating in the exchange. This is an opportunity to be super creative. If you don't paint or draw but can use a chain saw, then chew away at a log until it looks like Hellboy or a related character. And there you have it. A wide array of fan art was produced last year. Again, be creative. But shhhhhhh, it's a secret until the person receives his/her gift.

If you are suddenly sad because you swear up and down that you just cannot possibly create anything you would want to send to someone or you are just not physically able, that is where the awesomeness of this little community really shines. Several people create multiple pieces of art to send to those individuals who aren't able to send pieces of their own but would still like to participate in the exchange and receive some fan art. So don't hesitate to participate. 'Tis a time of giving and friendship!

It is important to remember that you will be sending your art directly to the randomly selected individual whose name you receive. This will require you to pay the postage. Remember that the Hellboy Forum is an international community and therefore may require you to send a package to another country.


Who can participate in the exchange?

The exchange is not an exclusive group. If you can post in the Hellboy Forum you can participate in the exchange. You will need to follow the instructions below to sign up. By submitting your information you agree to abide by the rules and follow through with your part of the exchange to completion. It is exciting and fun but it is also a commitment.


How do I sign up?

You will need to send a PM to me (petriacce) with the following information by 31 October 2004 @ Midnight PT.
Real Name - First and Last
Mailing Address
Reliable E-Mail Address (one that you check frequently)
Sending Art? - # of pieces you will contribute
Receiving Art only - one piece (everyone that responds automatically receives one piece of art whether sending or not)
I will send you a return PM confirmation that you are signed up and your name will be added to the participant list.

The personal information you supply will not be posted on the forum or shared with anyone other than myself and the person who is randomly selected to send you art. If you are under 18 years of age, please ask your parents if it is okay to participate before signing up. Please don't ask me for participant's personal information even if your intentions are good. Thanks.


What else do I need to know?

Here is the timeline for the exchange:
31 October 2004 at Midnight PT - Registration Ends.
10 November 2004 - You will receive an e-mail with the name and information of the person to whom you will need to send your art.
30 November 2004 - Please make sure you have mailed your art by this point. It is okay to mail it sooner if you would like.
Again, remember that the Hellboy Forum is an international community and some of us will be sending a package to another country. You should allow for extra time to make sure your package is received before the end of the year.

Please post any questions you may have on this thread. Note that I will probably have to make changes to the information in this post as we go along for clarification reasons. The bottom of the post will indicate the date of the latest edit. Please review the post occasionally to be aware of any changes.

Thank you in advance for your kindness, honesty and following through on your commitment. This is going to be another wonderful art exchange and I look forward to seeing the pieces produced by our community.

Please note that this art exchange is in no way the responsibility of Mike Mignola, Comic Book Resources, www.hellboy.com, Dark Horse Comics, Inc., or Jonell Napper; it's just a fan thing. Please be kind and only post questions pertaining to the exchange on this thread. Thanks.

[icbm1987]

Sticky please?

And this looks hot... I'd love to see what everyone turns out this year...

where's the link to last year's pieces?

icbm1987

[Zabalou]

first to be in ? :cool: :D :cool:

[petriacce]

first to be in?Well, eleven people have signed up already, but you are the first Zabalou! :D

[Zabalou]

Did i have miss one Hellboy art exchange, this is the second for sure ? :rolleyes:
And yes please Jonell stick this thread, thanks. :o

[petriacce]

Did i have miss one Hellboy art exchange, this is the second for sure? :rolleyes:Yes, this is the second exchange. Everyone else that has signed up just hasn't posted on the thread (not that it's required or anything).

It's great to receive such a strong response within the first couple of hours. I'm hoping to have at least thirty people involved this year.

[E. Spears]

I got yer PM, Patrick. I gotta get a start on my picture :D.

I WAS going to participate in last year's exchange, but I didn't realize it was happening untill the following January :o .

-ERS

[Zabalou]

Yes, this is the second exchange. Everyone else that has signed up just hasn't posted on the thread.

It's great to receive such a strong response within the first couple of hours. I'm hoping to have at least thirty people involved this year.

i send e-mail to all my french-artist-friend, is it OK to participate for them even if they would be newbie here ? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Hope they want to join us ...

[petriacce]

i send e-mail to all my french-artist-friend, is it OK to participate for them even if they would be newbie here ? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Hope they want to join us ...Sure. They would have to register and be able to post and send PMs. It would be great to have more participants from France.

[Ken O]

Stick figures for everybody!!



Just kidding.

[Ming]

I'm thinking of doing a sculpt or two :)

[morna]

I'm in. Who wants glass!?

[Elegance Liberty]

OOOHHHH, I'm in! :D

T'would be cool to get something by my birthday... *cough*

But yeah, I'll make some stuff. Just be warned, I'm not the best and my art isn't for 'everyone'... (Mainly where style is concerned)

Lemme ask my folks, first, though. ;)

Would *anyone* be interested in owning at least one EL-made pic? =(

[hellgirl1886]

I'm in, can't wait to start, clay anyone. :D

[Ose]

Ah, why not...I'll probably sign up. I'll probably be procrastinating though, since I want to come up with some nice sketches before I even think about pawning some of my art off on anybody.

[jinnaboy]

i'm in. does electronic work count? or does it has to have a physical manifestation

[Jan Bentzen]

Patrick - where do you find the time to do this ?? :)

Does Ron still have the scans from last year ? It could really inspire people to sign up.

- Jan

[Celtic_Fiddler]

I'm in. I'll be doing my usual quilty thingy. :)

Andrea

[petriacce]

i'm in. does electronic work count? or does it has to have a physical manifestationI think the idea is more physical art. If you do something electronic, print off a nice copy, frame it, and that would be nice.

[petriacce]

Patrick - where do you find the time to do this ?? :)I'm insane. That's all I have to say.
Does Ron still have the scans from last year ? It could really inspire people to sign up. - JanI think Ron had to take down the pics to make some room on his site. I'm sure he'll post here if he is able to get them back up.

[jnapper]

Does Ron still have the scans from last year ? It could really inspire people to sign up.

Don't know, but I uploaded/posted the pics back in July to refresh memories. (Many links don't work.)

http://www.hellboy.com/msg_board/2003_ArtExchange_RonBoyd/

[petriacce]

Thank you Jonell. I'm gonna add the link to the main post.

[Johann]

I'm already in, and since i'm not gonna say what I'm doing, I'll just say it's already Half done and I didn't even know it.......

Thank you again Petriacce, I'm realy in a generous mood, I'll be Happy to give my stuff away for this.

[rhboyd]

All right!!! And we're off!!!

BIG kudos to Patrick for getting the ball rolling this year...

I'll re-load the site I made for the exchange in the next day or so to let folks see the glory.

In the meantime, sign me up, of course... and yes, Morna... glass is TOTALLY cool...

luv,
-r!

Be sure to check out the newest episode of "Star Trek New Voyages", premiering Friday October 8th at www.newvoyages.com

[Petersen]

How come I don't see names on the list like:
Kid C
Ron Boyd
Otto Pounder
Athena
T-wyrm


hmmm?
we have a surplus of art as it stands now...and some of you I really want to see what you produce for this here event.

[F.K. Soft]

As well as Spydaweb and Agent44, who gave away the most amazing painting (i think?) last year.

[F.K. Soft]

I also hope Beau, GrimTim and Jakob find this thread. Everything they make is fantastic.

[Zabalou]

I also hope Beau, GrimTim and Jakob find this thread. Everything they make is fantastic.
Thanks for saying this i don't want to be the first, but now that this is said, heys guys come with us you're 3 addicted of this place so this artexchange is also for you.
:cool: :D :cool:

[Ken O]

I just signed up. You've seen the extent of my art ability.
Now you can own it!

I will create and print, kinkos will copy and bind, and all who want one will recieve....That Crazy F'ing Monkey issue2 (Super Secret Christmas Edition)!

In all honesty, I can't compete with the artists, but I can create a book full on nonsensical cameos, deranged stick figures, and rampanant violence. And I will produce a copy for anyone who actually wants one.

[fitzroy]

as long as i have my chainsaw

[petriacce]

as long as i have my chainsawI hope I get your name then, 'cause I'd love a big ass Hellboy log in my front yard. Way better than the neon flamingo.

[fitzroy]

I hope I get your name then, 'cause I'd love a big ass Hellboy log in my front yard. Way better than the neon flamingo.

Sorry, that was an obscure ref to TWyrm's comic strip where I went chainsaw crazy.
I will be doing a drawing, sorry

[petriacce]

Sorry, that was an obscure ref to TWyrm's comic strip where I went chainsaw crazy. I will be doing a drawing, sorry :eek: But the chaotic nature of it all; the noise, wood chips flying, and neighborhood kids crying at the horror of it all.

You'd choose paper and a pencil over this?

[Elegance Liberty]

Ahhh, on second thought, I might be backing out of this after all...

[petriacce]

Ahhh, on second thought, I might be backing out of this after all...Does that mean the parents said no? I certainly hope the chainsaw idea didn't scare you off.

[Elegance Liberty]

Does that mean the parents said no? I certainly hope the chainsaw idea didn't scare you off.
No, I didn't approach them about it yet, for the most part. Tho' they wouldn't be opposed to it.

On a personal level, I'm just kinda hesitant, that's all.

[F.K. Soft]

...I'd love a big ass Hellboy log....
PPFFFFFT!!! :evilsmile

[Tad]

No, I didn't approach them about it yet, for the most part. Tho' they wouldn't be opposed to it.

On a personal level, I'm just kinda hesitant, that's all.

Complete "non-artists" found ways to make Hellboy related items like laquered collages and painted Qtips and *you* can certainly draw. It's a celebration of creativity, don't be scared off.

And a note to all who've entered: Don't put off starting this time! The point is to be done for the holidays!

[morna]

I will create and print, kinkos will copy and bind, and all who want one will recieve....That Crazy F'ing Monkey issue2 (Super Secret Christmas Edition)!


I have my fingers crossed already... It's gonna be a long two and a half months - specially blowing glass.. I may never recover. Nevertheless..!!

[Elegance Liberty]

Complete "non-artists" found ways to make Hellboy related items like laquered collages and painted Qtips and *you* can certainly draw. It's a celebration of creativity, don't be scared off.

Well, it's just that my style of art isn't exactly to everyone's taste. My biggest fear is that I might upset someone or something of the sorts...

Ahh, you only live once. X/
I'll ask the folks tomorrow if I can participate.

[Tad]

Well, it's just that my style of art isn't exactly to everyone's taste. My biggest fear is that I might upset someone or something of the sorts...

If it's your style you're concerned about, don't be. People can always pass on the gift to others. Just keep it PG ;>

[petriacce]

Well, it's just that my style of art isn't exactly to everyone's taste.Well, name one artist whose style is. My biggest fear is that I might upset someone or something of the sorts...But then you'll be in all the papers and new terms like "he/she sure pulled an EL" will be all the rave. You'll be an icon!

Ahh, you only live once. X/ I'll ask the folks tomorrow if I can participate.Yea! Have them e-mail or PM me via the forum if they have any questions.

[petriacce]

This is awesome. We have twenty-eight people signed up for the exchange so far.

[Johann]

Petriacce? - Do you have a list of participants up yet?


Edit(Ah.. There it is, never mind, i forgot to check the original post)

An' Thar be al'ot a talant an board...
But there is so many giving and less receiving, where does all the spare art go?

[Tad]

But there is so many giving and less receiving, where does all the spare art go?

Everyone who gives, automatically receives a piece.

[Petersen]

last year there was a surplus as well. P told us just to keep it or send it to whomever you wanted.

[petriacce]

Yep, all that works. Basically, people are kind enough to offer multiple pieces to cover those that can receive only. If there ends up being more art than receivers, then the artist can give it away, sell it on ebay, send it to the forum admin, etc.

One reason why I have the list of participants with the giving and receiving columns is so people who are creating multiple pieces can see the difference between the two and guage whether they should still do multiple pieces or stop with one.

[Zabalou]

Yep, all that works. Basically, people are kind enough to offer multiple pieces to cover those that can receive only. If there ends up being more art than receivers, then the artist can give it away, sell it on ebay, send it to the forum admin, etc.

One reason why I have the list of participants with the giving and receiving columns is so people who are creating multiple pieces can see the difference between the two and guage whether they should still do multiple pieces or stop with one.

Yeah hum hum ... last year i haven't received mine :rolleyes: if mine is somewhere please think to me, and i have change address to, but the address i send to Petriacce now is OK; and the address i send last year, was ok last year.

:cool: :rolleyes: :cool: <--that's mean rolleyes go away with FBI's men.

[Johann]

oh, makes sense.

[Kusanivy]

When we sign up do we have to say what it is we are making or only how many pieces we are contributing?

For instance can you wait to see who you get and then tailor the piece based on what you know they like? Or is the idea to make something first and it's just luck of the draw?

Either way this sounds like so much fun! Those pieces from last year look great!

I've got some cool ideas already :)

[petriacce]

When we sign up do we have to say what it is we are making or only how many pieces we are contributing?

For instance can you wait to see who you get and then tailor the piece based on what you know they like? Or is the idea to make something first and it's just luck of the draw?

Either way this sounds like so much fun! Those pieces from last year look great!

I've got some cool ideas already :)The instructions say it's a secret. So don't tell anyone what you're making.

You can wait until November 10 to see who you get before working on your piece of art but it doesn't give you a lot of time to finish. It's important to be timely in getting the gift out by the end of November. If you can finish it in time you're welcome to do whatever fits your schedule.

[Ken O]

Started doing script/layouts/brainstorming for the comic...

I apologize in advance to those board members who became the stars of the first comic. They're returning and things are probably even stranger this time around....

[morna]

T-wyrm you HAVE to put me in this time! It was torture sitting in that box with wet feet... and all the other n00bs. please please

[Ken O]

Hahahaha. Getting everyone in it would be impossible. But I would hate to torture Morna again, so I promise to find something for you.

[morna]

woo hoo... Thanks!

[chrono1984]

I'm so in this year! should be a whole lotta fun! ^_^

[King_Vold]

I'm so in this year! should be a whole lotta fun! ^_^

Holiday exchange, or T-Wyrm's comic? Or both?

[chrono1984]

Holiday exchange, or T-Wyrm's comic? Or both?
just the exchange for now but i'm looking forward to both :D

[E. Spears]

Ok--

I've finally got my butt into gear and I'm working on my submissions. I hope they turn out okay :D.

-ERS

[petriacce]

I wanted to post the latest stats on the art exchange. Not that it wouldn't be awesome anyway but I think these stats speak to what a wonderful community has been fostered here on the Hellboy Forum.

Number of people so far: 38
Number of countries: 6 (Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, France, and United States of America)
Number of females: 11
Number of males: 27

You all rock!

I know there are a couple of more countries represented on the forum and several other people who contribute to the uh..."uniqueness" of the forum. ;)

Only FIVE days left to sign up. (deadline is 31 October 2004)

[Zabalou]

Number of females: 11
That's incredible, so many women who want to make some art of Hellboy, i was thinking reading comics was a boy waste time lobying, now i think different ...
:cool: :rolleyes: :cool:

[Jan Bentzen]

Ron

Do you still have the latest edition of last years art-exchange web-page ? The one with all the submissions (Guess who had the last entry ? ;) - not because I was late, but I didn´t have a scanner).

Could we see that - please :)

- Jan

[fitzroy]

Started doing script/layouts/brainstorming for the comic...

I apologize in advance to those board members who became the stars of the first comic. They're returning and things are probably even stranger this time around....

Can I have a 'boom-stick' and a chainsaw?

[Ken O]

Can I have a 'boom-stick' and a chainsaw?

Hahaha. Maybe....

[petriacce]

40!

As of right now forty people have signed up for the art exchange. If you don't see your name on the participant list at this point that means I didn't get your PM if you sent one. I want to make sure noone was missed.

If you haven't signed up, please note the deadline is 31 October.

Thanks everyone!

[petriacce]

Registration is Closed!!!

We have 42 people participating in the art exchange. I'll be compiling the information and sending out e-mails with the necessary information to send your art to your exchange pal.

Please try to take a picture or scan the art work you are sending. The plan again is to have a web page to showcase all of the art that is exchanged this year.

Please remember to send your art/present to its recipient in a timely manner so everyone has an opportunity to enjoy his/her art before the end of the year. International shipping can take a couple of weeks depending on how you ship the package.

A big thank you to everyone participating. I can't wait to see all of the art. CHEERS!

[morna]

Woo hoo! This is So kool. I wish I had my name right now so I can start scheming.

Sorry pets That would mean more work for you ... never mind! : )


A big HUGE Thank you to you pets

[rhboyd]

Jan... I'll try to get it back up in the nest day or so...

cheers,
-r!

[Jan Bentzen]

Ron - Thank you :)

[fitzroy]

Oh poo. Does this mean I've actually got to do some drawing?

[petriacce]

Oh poo. Does this mean I've actually got to do some drawing?And the spirit of giving is alive and well. :p :p :p

[Petersen]

What is the time frame for the name distribution? I want to know if I should hold off and wait to see who I get, or if I should just get going on new paintings

[morna]

10 November... It's all there on the first page darlin'

[petriacce]

What is the time frame for the name distribution? I want to know if I should hold off and wait to see who I get, or if I should just get going on new paintingsThe timeline for the exchange says that e-mails with the distribution information will go out on 10 November. I'm working on it as I get time and may have it done before then though.

D'oh, thanks morna. You beat me to it.

[Petersen]

whoops....It wasn't there when I looked last time and didn't think to see if that info was updated. Thanks guys!

[petriacce]

Hey Gang,

The e-mails have gone out to everyone that is sending art. Please confirm via direct reply to my e-mail (not here) that you received it. Thank you.

[Jan Bentzen]

Patrick - Could you please send me the info again. I think I might have deleted it by mistake. Sorry about that. :o

Thanks

- Jan

[petriacce]

Sure thing. It's on its way.

[petriacce]

I haven't received reply messages from 15 people. If you have your "junk mail" or "filtering" on a high setting, please add my e-mail to your Safe List. My e-mail is petriacce at hotmail dot com

I will resend e-mails to everyone I don't hear from on 10 November.

Thanks,
petriacce.

[Hells Orc]

Oh no…I missed out on this! :(, I hadn’t been feeling too well for the past few months so I’d been a bit inactive, shoot. Oh well, I can’t fathom anyone wanting to hold onto anything I came up with anyway. I’m sorry about that, I would’ve liked to participate in this…:(

[chrono1984]

hey petriacce, I'm getting close to finishing both my pieces, and might be able to do one or two more before the 30th just in case you dont get responces from everyone.

[petriacce]

Oh no…I missed out on this! :(, I hadn’t been feeling too well for the past few months so I’d been a bit inactive, shoot. Oh well, I can’t fathom anyone wanting to hold onto anything I came up with anyway. I’m sorry about that, I would’ve liked to participate in this…:(Sorry you missed the sign up Hells Orc. I hope you are feeling completely well again.

hey petriacce, I'm getting close to finishing both my pieces, and might be able to do one or two more before the 30th just in case you dont get responces from everyone.Thank you. I appreciate the offer.

[petriacce]

..........

[fitzroy]

Cheers Patrick, email sent back last night, but will send again.

[jinnaboy]

ok, i'm not much of a mail person....so heres my question. what would be the best way to preserve an A3 size drawing and sending it half way across the globe?

[gary bolt]

Morna and I have received drawings packed several ways. Small ones usually arrive sandwiched between 2 pieces of cardboard in an envelope. A large piece came sandwiched between 2 pieces of masonite and duct-taped together. (Masonite is some kind of thin pressed board that's very smooth on one side and with a fine grooved grid on the other). What are the dimensions of A3 size?

[jinnaboy]

A3 : rounds up to 30cm width 42cm height

[Jan Bentzen]

Morna and I have received drawings packed several ways. Small ones usually arrive sandwiched between 2 pieces of cardboard in an envelope. A large piece came sandwiched between 2 pieces of masonite and duct-taped together. (Masonite is some kind of thin pressed board that's very smooth on one side and with a fine grooved grid on the other). What are the dimensions of A3 size?

It´s A4 times 2 - Gary. That´s a stupid question ;)
It´s also A5 times 8.
(In centimeters it´s 29,5 x 42,0 - if that helps.)

- Clever Jan

But Jinnaboy is obviously faster on the keyboard than me :)

[Jan Bentzen]

Hey Patrick

My birthday-mate Orrin looks really sharpe (and cute) :)

- Jan

[gary bolt]

Thanks for the clarification jinna and Jan (not a girls name).

But shouldn't that be A4 times 2 is A8? :p A5 times 8 is A40?? :p :p

[Tad]

ok, i'm not much of a mail person....so heres my question. what would be the best way to preserve an A3 size drawing and sending it half way across the globe?

Yeah, I rarely visited the post office before coming to this forum. When I've sent full size comic pages, I use two pieces of old foam core board to keep them flat and protected. Heavily taped around the edges of course.

And if you're mailing internationally, make sure both the address and return address is clear and marked as a gift (unless it's not) or it can be delayed a month in customs, even if sent priority.


Grrrr, customs delays..... grrr.

[Maija]

Just to add to Tad's note, here are a few more details that I've copied and pasted and done my own editing to for clarification. Canada Customs is getting very, very strict:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION IF MAILING TO CANADA

All postal items (except postcards) that do not display the complete name and address of both the sender and the recipient -- in roman letters (A, B, C) and Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3)-- are being denied entry into Canada. Sender or recipient identification such as Grandma or Aunt Ruth [or "Ruta"] are not acceptable and are among the causes of mail being returned. According to Canadian officials, this action is pursuant to the Canada Customs Act and reflects heightened security measures. Accordingly, addresses to recipients in Canada should be printed in ink or typewritten in capital letters, and the last line of the address must show only the country name, written in full, and in capital letters. When a Canadian postal delivery zone number is included in the address, mailing requirements allow that number to appear as the last line of the address. [I don't know what a "delivery zone" is. It's not the postal code]. Here is an example of a correct address:

ROGER SMITH
4129 JUNIPER AVE
TORONTO ON M5W 1E6
CANADA

Toronto- city
ON- 2 character abbreviation for the province, in this case, Ontario
M5W 1E6 - postal code, ALWAYS 6 characters, ALWAYS alternating letter-number-letter-number-letter-number

Customers also are reminded that complete and legible customs declarations -- along with required import documentation -- must be provided to specifically identify the contents of any package. General descriptions such as gift or present are not acceptable. [In our case, "drawing" or "hand made figurine" would be sufficient, you don't have to say "drawing of Hellboy".] Canadian Customs offices report a backlog of incoming postal items containing incomplete or inaccurate information. According to Canadian officials, these items eventually will be returned to their points of origin for correction by the sender as soon as practical.

[hellboyone]

Wow...Canada doesn't screw around. Pretty stringent.

R.

[Hells Orc]

Sorry you missed the sign up Hells Orc. I hope you are feeling completely well again.


Well...not really to be honest, but not much can be done about it. Probably best I miss out on this I'd probably end up being late or something the way I procrastinate.

[petriacce]

I sent follow up e-mails to all of the people signed up for the art exchange that haven't responded to my first e-mail.

Please check the e-mail account you submitted for the art exchange and...

Confirm my e-mail message if you received an e-mail
Send me your e-mail information again via PM if you haven't received an e-mail


Thank you!!!

[Ose]

I talked to Grey about that today, petriacce. If you don't get an email back from her by tomorrow, I'll mention it to her again given that I'm bound to run into her sometime during the day tomorrow.

[Johann]

Now how would I send a sculpture to another country?
-where do I write "gift", or what is the best way to package said gift?

[JohnThompson]

Now how would I send a sculpture to another country?
-where do I write "gift", or what is the best way to package said gift?
Just wrap it completely in bubble wrap, and put it in a box with enough room to have it surrounded with packing peanuts. It should be fine to ship out of country.

When shipping out of country, you will be asked to fill out a new shipping label, with a blank to write in "gift".

[King_Vold]

Thanks JT, I was going to ask that too. And Patrick, love the new avatar.

[Hellsaint]

Hey hey hey... hi guys! just to drop in and say hello. :D
I missed the Art exchange dammit... Sigh...

[gary bolt]

Morna and I are glass artists and have shipped our work for almost 20 years. We also have a glass gallery and ship all kinds of other artists work. Generally, you can pack stuff the way John just described. If you think your piece is really fragile, or are really worried about how it gets handled, you can take the extra precaution of "double boxing" which means that you pack it the way John just described and then you find a box which is 2" bigger on every side and pack your box inside the larger box with packing peanuts.

A recent rule change affecting Canadians shipping to the US is a ban on boxes with any text on the exterior other than the shipping label and complimentary ducuments/labels. This would seemingly rule out using scrounged or second hand boxes but wrapping your box in plain paper is an easy solution.

[morna]

Hey hey hey... hi guys! just to drop in and say hello. :D
I missed the Art exchange dammit... Sigh...
heyhellsaint... good to see yer text !

[Hellsaint]

heyhellsaint... good to see yer text !
Ah well... two more weeks of exams to go and i'm free! Thanks for the welcome morna, HB forum is like a second home :o

[Petersen]

just a note:
UPS requires double boxing on anything fragile you want them to insure. 1st thing they do if there is a claim is check for it

wrapped packages: USPS does not accept wrapped parcels anymore (from what I understand it can tear and jam one of thier machines)

if you found the perfect box but it says something on the outside like 'jack daniels' or has too many labels to try and cover, you can always turn the box inside out. I have done it many times..cut all the tape seams and then carefuly cut the glue seam and then re-tape it all once you have flipped it

[Johann]

Ah, thanks for the tips everyone.

[morna]

just a note:

if you found the perfect box but it says something on the outside like 'jack daniels' or has too many labels to try and cover, you can always turn the box inside out.

hey that's BRILLIANT - what an elegant solution. thanks David!

[Petersen]

thanks!
I'm about 90% done with gift exchange piece #1...

why not farther? simple...if you buy a dishwasher...pay for the installation. Even if you are a handy guy/gal...pay to have a schmuck do it while you make hellboy art.

[fitzroy]

Of course I'm lagging behind Petersen on mine. About 34.7% done. But looking at it, I think it's the best piece I've done. EVER.

Did I build it up too much?

[petriacce]

I sent a second round of follow up e-mails and PMs to all of the people signed up for the art exchange that haven't responded to my previous e-mails.

At this point I have to assume anyone not responding is no longer interested in the exchange or has been prevented from participating.

In an effort to be fair and to avoid someone not receiving art for the exchange, I have adjusted the exchange list and notified the appropriate people. Thank you to the people who have been flexible.

Now we can anxiously await seeing everyone's terrific art.

[Ose]

Petriacce, did you get Grey's reply? When I asked her about it, she said she had emailed you, but Hotmail was being stupid and didn't deliver it. She tried sending another reply, as well as a PM to try to get a hold of you.

[petriacce]

Petriacce, did you get Grey's reply? When I asked her about it, she said she had emailed you, but Hotmail was being stupid and didn't deliver it. She tried sending another reply, as well as a PM to try to get a hold of you.Hey Ose, yes I got grey's reply. Only one person hasn't responded to any communications and I haven't been able to get a hold of that person since he signed up for the exchange. Thanks for checking.

[Maija]

Patrick, that is the most intensely cute avatar EVER!!!

Ow! Cavities! :)

[JohnThompson]

Of course I'm lagging behind Petersen on mine. About 34.7% done. But looking at it, I think it's the best piece I've done. EVER.

Did I build it up too much?
If I'm the intended recipient, no. ;)

Looking forward to it, braggy!

[Elegance Liberty]

Okay, I've *finally* gotten started on mine.

Shipping it shouldn't be a problem, as my mom has shipped to this particular place before.

But a quick question: When I'm done with the picture, should I scan it for the art exchange website? (Assuming there is going to be one, of course) Just curious.

[petriacce]

Patrick, that is the most intensely cute avatar EVER!!!

Ow! Cavities! :)Thanks Ruta. Our little guy smiles like there is no tomorrow. I couldn't resist making an avatar out of that pic and adding the RHoD of course.

But a quick question: When I'm done with the picture, should I scan it for the art exchange website? (Assuming there is going to be one, of course) Just curious.Yes, please scan the artwork. A website for this year's exchange will happen. Thanks EL, you reminded me that I have an e-mail to send.

[KoryBing]

I'm having guilt pangs for not signing up for the fun this year. At the time I was afraid that I wouldn't have anytime to finish it. But now, well my schedule has cleared up considerably. Oh well, there's always next year, right? Right?

[petriacce]

I'm having guilt pangs for not signing up for the fun this year. At the time I was afraid that I wouldn't have anytime to finish it. But now, well my schedule has cleared up considerably. Oh well, there's always next year, right? Right?Next year there will be a hefty sign up fee though? :D

[KoryBing]

Dag, yo! I'll just have to use my college money for it. :P

[Maija]

Next year there will be a hefty sign up fee though? :D

Why you little son of a...!

http://maijagraham.com/avatar.jpg

Aaawwww, it's hard to stay mad at a cutie-pie like that. :p

[petriacce]

Why you little son of a...! Aaawwww, it's hard to stay mad at a cutie-pie like that. :p...hefty sign up fee plus TAX. http://maijagraham.com/avatar.jpg

[E. Spears]

Sweet avatar, Patrick!

I'm done with my peice (have been for a while), I think it's pretty good. I'll mail it in a day or two.

[+ uniform.grey +]

AND... now to first the scanner and then the mail with my art work!

Sad thing is that its the first completed piece I've been able to do since this semester started with my film lol

Hope the person who gets it appreciates my baby! :D

[JohnThompson]

I'm having guilt pangs for not signing up for the fun this year. At the time I was afraid that I wouldn't have anytime to finish it. But now, well my schedule has cleared up considerably. Oh well, there's always next year, right? Right?
Kory, I've got some extra art if you don't mind trading outside of the "official" exchange. Also, if you don't mind knowing ahead of time who you'd be getting art from. Let me know.

[Shadowfax32]

Patrick,

I just came back from a week away from the boards. I haven't even checked my e-mail yet. I am only on the receiving end of the art exchange. Am I supposed to e-mail you anything?

Michelle

Love that kid!!

[hellboyone]

My art's going out in the mail today (as well as Zabalou's long-delayed auction artwork....sorry, Vincent! I'll be more timely next time, promise.)

R.

[petriacce]

Patrick,

I just came back from a week away from the boards. I haven't even checked my e-mail yet. I am only on the receiving end of the art exchange. Am I supposed to e-mail you anything?

Michelle

Love that kid!!Michelle -

If you are receiving art only then you don't need to e-mail anything. The e-mails I sent out were to confirm the information provided for the exchange and to give people the address(es) of the person/people to whom he/she is to send art. You're okay.

[DonneFan]

I mailed mine out yesterday. It should get where its going by monday, wendsday at the latest. ;)

[hellgirl1886]

All I need is pictures and red bubble wrap and they are gone. Yeah for the holidays. :D

[chrono1984]

mine are done but I'm gonna have to send them off a bit later than i thought -_- should be in the mail no later than saturday, just gotta wait till my paycheck comes in on friday.


curse my low wages and poor hours! :mad:

[Elegance Liberty]

Thanks Ruta. Our little guy smiles like there is no tomorrow. I couldn't resist making an avatar out of that pic and adding the RHoD of course.

Yes, please scan the artwork. A website for this year's exchange will happen. Thanks EL, you reminded me that I have an e-mail to send.
Awww, he's SO ADORABLE! =]

And YAY! For once in my pathetic life I did something useful! =O

[Mike Cross]

CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Like a sieve again this year, i didn't scan the finished art, only the prelim. When the site is set i will send the prelim scan and hopoefully the recipient will scan the completed set.

[Myron L]

I finished mine and will send it out on Thursday.

[KoryBing]

Kory, I've got some extra art if you don't mind trading outside of the "official" exchange. Also, if you don't mind knowing ahead of time who you'd be getting art from. Let me know.

Wow! That would be awsome! The exchange would be a little one sidded, though, because your art kicks my art's ass. :D

[Petersen]

People sending stuff out..bah! humbug!

*bitter because he has restarted*

[morna]

ya - bunch a show-offs!

[fitzroy]

Art exchange? What art exchange?

:D

[D'ohboy]

My art's going out in the mail today
R.

I'm sick as dog today, I can't seem to shake this flu/cough/cold bug.

But what should happen to arrive in my mailbox to brighten my day?

You are The Man Rick!
Thanks!

[morna]

lets see... lets see!

poor sick lucky dog!

[Ken O]

I mailed mine out yesterday. It should get where its going by monday, wendsday at the latest. ;)

I think it got there last night! Thank you sooo much.

[DonneFan]

Your welcome! I hope that you like it :D

[petriacce]

Yea! I got mine too. Thank you RC!

I'm waiting to hear back from Ron about the exchange website for this year. I hope the senders and/or receivers are scanning or taking a picture of their art to share with the rest of us.

[Ken O]

Your welcome! I hope that you like it :D

It's wonderful. Thank you.
The frame didn't survive the shipping, but the artwork is completely intact! And now I have broken glass to throw at people. Its like 2 gifts in 1!!!

[Petersen]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha

[DonneFan]

throw at people, put in food, a plethera of options :p
Im glad that you like it:-)

[Johann]

I finally got around to sending my gift, I hope it arrives safely.

[JohnThompson]

I finally got around to sending my gift, I hope it arrives safely.
I hope you got my name... could be my only chance to see your work!

[hellboyone]

D'ohboy and Patrick: Glad the artwork got to you safe and sound. I hope you guys like 'em. Happy holidays!

Oh...my stuff's scanned and ready to post, whoever's in charge of that.

R.

[Petersen]

curse you people!!! It's 1:30 am..I'm going to bed. I'll work more on them tomorrow.
damn people who get the work done & sent out & arrive before the deadline for mailing...rassta frassa.......

[gary bolt]

Relax! There's still eleven days left to make your art. Of course, I'm only saying that because I haven't done mine either. :D

[Petersen]

Mine arrived! I don't know who the artist is...they didn't use their screen name.

Pm me whoever-you-are so I can thank you properly!

[Myron L]

Mine arrived! I don't know who the artist is...they didn't use their screen name.

Pm me whoever-you-are so I can thank you properly!

My goof in forgetting to tell you who I was...I was in a hurry ! Enjoy !

[Petersen]

Thank you PycoFyre!! Cool drawing on the mailing envelope as well!

*update* I finished my pieces!!!! yay!!!! and with one to spare!!! Once I figure out which ones I'm sending, I'll post the other in my art thread.
and all art is scanned..ready to upload/send to whomever is doing the site

[fitzroy]

Show Off. er, nearly done.

[Petersen]

btw: who is doing the webpage for the exchange????
any ide on an open date for that? Mid Dec?

[hellboyone]

Just so you guys know, getting stuff done way ahead of time is highly unlike me.

R.

[petriacce]

btw: who is doing the webpage for the exchange????
any ide on an open date for that? Mid Dec?I've sent an e-mail to Ron but haven't got a repsonse. I have something prepared just in case (http://home.earthlink.net/~petriacce/exchange2004/index.html) but I'd like to wait until I hear back.

[morna]

I have something prepared just in case (http://home.earthlink.net/~petriacce/exchange/)


HEY! That's waaaayy better than when I first noticed it! Nice one pets

:)

[fitzroy]

Well, back to square one. I totally ruined my pic by attempting to paint it. Damn my ambition. Back to the drawing board.

[petriacce]

HEY! That's waaaayy better than when I first noticed it! Nice one pets

:)Thanks. It's hard to put together a web page with graphics while holding a baby. Fun but hard.

[Tad]

If you've got the space, go ahead and host. Ron was generous enough to host last year but he's been all kinds of busy as of late.

Besides, the color Santa Skull just rocks!

[petriacce]

http://h03.net/cob_notlink/ANIwhiteLightning.gifKABOOM!http://h03.net/cob_notlink/ANIwhiteLightning.gif




THE WIZENED GOBLIN SPEAKS!



And is correct. Let's get on with the show.
Please e-mail your completed art to the following address:

petriacce at hotmail dot com

Please include at least your forum user name just in case
I can't remember you from your e-mail address.

Please be kind and send reasonably sized files. (~200K max each.)




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[Kusanivy]

curse you people!!! It's 1:30 am..I'm going to bed. I'll work more on them tomorrow.
damn people who get the work done & sent out & arrive before the deadline for mailing...rassta frassa.......

I know what you mean ;)

Mine is about 40% done but something tells me I'm going to be finishing right on the 30th. *heavy sigh*

[Ming]

same boat here :o

[Johann]

I hope you got my name... could be my only chance to see your work!


.....I'm not giving anything away just yet...

[petriacce]

Since I don't ever get to do art spoilers...here goes.

You all are gonna FREAK when you see the art work involved in the exchange.

FREAK FREAKIN FREAK.

I'll try to get everything posted on the site tonight. :D

[E. Spears]

heyheyhey, finally mailed mine out today! Should get the appropriate destination in a few days :D.

-ERS

[olmanic]

I've got mine done. I just need to scan it before I send it off. yeay! early. haHA!

[Kusanivy]

Since I don't ever get to do art spoilers...here goes.

You all are gonna FREAK when you see the art work involved in the exchange.

FREAK FREAKIN FREAK.

I'll try to get everything posted on the site tonight. :D


No pressure eh? *looks at hands and assembled art supplies*

Don't fail me now guys.

[gary bolt]

I have one finished and will try to make the other one two days from now. Like a foolish fool I'm trying new things instead of sticking with what I know, but it's been fun so far.

[chrono1984]

Cant wait to see what you guys all come up with! That and I cant wait to see how much all your stuff blows mine away! :D

[Ose]

You know, waiting to see what I end up with isn't killing me nearly so much as waiting to see when the piece I sent out gets to its destination! It should be there any day now if it hasn't gotten there already since I sent it out a week and a half ago.

[+ uniform.grey +]

Off and away my art flies because by land it would be 2-3 MONTHS to get there! [it would have to be by boat]

Hope the person who gets it enjoys!

[petriacce]

Exchange art is available for your viewing pleasure. Please see my sig below.

[hellboyone]

Lookin' good, everyone! Thanks for setting up the site, Patrick.

R.

[Jan Bentzen]

Mine is sent - but I don´t have a scanner. I hope my "receiver" will scan it for me. I know he/she have access to one :)

Great looking site Patrick !

- Jan

[morna]

pets you ROCK! Thanks for the gift to us all! I'm afraid I'm gonna have to send you something!

and here comes another of these familiar posts about how talented and awesome everybody on this forum is:

YUP! There are some VERY lucky hellboarders out there!

[E. Spears]

Holy Crap :eek:! Those are great. It's kinda weird to have something I did even on the same page as something by the likes of Tad, Rick, and David :D.
Cool stuff everybody, can't wait untill a) I get my peice from whoever sent me one, and b) everyone else posts their art!

-ERS

[Conundrum]

I am finished. I was totally having artist's block. But I think what I came up with is fairly good.

I won't get a chance to send it out until Monday but I'll get Patrick a scan today.

[JohnThompson]

Holy crap, Gary! That glass Screw-On Head is beee-utiful! Rassa-frassin' lucky bastage what gets it!!

[Elegance Liberty]

Mine should be shipped out next week.

At the very least, it should be there after Christmas. D=

[hellgirl1886]

got mine on monday, opened it this morning, Thanx so much Tad, both are getting framed, even hellboy junior. :D Thank you so much.

Mine went out on yesterday. Hope they arrive soon.

[Kusanivy]

You know, waiting to see what I end up with isn't killing me nearly so much as waiting to see when the piece I sent out gets to its destination! It should be there any day now if it hasn't gotten there already since I sent it out a week and a half ago.

Wait no more Ose - I found your package in my mailbox this morning. It was a wonderful treat just before I went to work.

Thanks so much! However could you tell it was Abe fan-art I was wishing for most *whistles innocently* ;)

Abe's going on my wall as soon as I make a Hellboard Art Exchange frame for him.

[gary bolt]

Holy crap, Gary! That glass Screw-On Head is beee-utiful! Rassa-frassin' lucky bastage what gets it!!

Thanks John! I am really happy with how it turned out. Most of my glass work is either vessel oriented (bowls, vases and stuff) or quite abstract. I relied heavily on resource material for this piece and the front, side and back views of the Screw on Head you posted were a huge help. Oh, and please tone down the language, this is an all ages forum after all! ;)

[morna]

jt your pm box is full :)

[Jan Bentzen]

Gary - that Screw-on-Head is just ............... well ....AMAZING :)

- Jan

[gary bolt]

Thanks Jan, it was fun to make. :)

[Petersen]

BEAU!!!!
your holliday piece is awesome!...I hate to use the word 'darling' as it has skulls in it..but it's wonderful. Nice mix of Rockwell-like sentimentality and your own style.

[Conundrum]

Thanks Petersen,

I was really worried it was too cute. My other idea was just an action shot. But Bushpig and my wife, Paula both thought this would make the better piece. It was a nightmare getting his head positioned right so it didn't just look like he wa looking down but actually had fallen asleep waiting for Santa to arrive.

Your pieces are amazing also. I love that style. Very unique.

[gary bolt]

Conundrum, your efforts paid off because Hellboy really does look like he's sleeping. What a touching composition and what a great gift!

[Conundrum]

Thanks, Sir Edward!

I have to say- that Screw-On Head is breathtaking. We were trying to figure out by the picture how big he is. How big is he?

[Elegance Liberty]

OMG!!!

Petersen! Your picture came today and...

HOLY FREAKING CRAP!!! IT'S GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

*hugs*

THANKYOUSOSOSOSOSOSOSOSOMUCH!!!!!!

[Johann]

Damn I'm waiting on pins and needles for a response from my art recipient

Oh yeah...I wonder what I'll get, i keep forgetting i'm gonna recieve something!

Oh- art update! HOLY CRAP! soo much amazing art...Beau-The lil' Hb is soooo adorable!!

[E. Spears]

EL, which one did ya get? Their both spectacular, but I'm curious...

Sir Ed--damn, man! That's beautiful. Whoever gets that is one lucky hellboarder.
Conundrum--That's cute :). What medium did you do that in? Really well done.

So, yeah, my stuff is completely blown out of the proverbial water by everyone else's stuff.

-ERS

[Conundrum]

Thanks Johann, Cure. The medium is watercolor and inks.

[Ose]

Wait no more Ose - I found your package in my mailbox this morning. It was a wonderful treat just before I went to work.

Thanks so much! However could you tell it was Abe fan-art I was wishing for most *whistles innocently* ;)

Abe's going on my wall as soon as I make a Hellboard Art Exchange frame for him.

Glad you like it! The guess wasn't that hard - aside from EL, you're the biggest Abe fan I've seen! ;) Hehe, and you know what? I think this'll be the first piece of my art that's getting framed and put on somebody's wall. There's a first for everything, I suppose!

And a quick note to Gary - I'm going to join in with everybody else on the forum and say the glass Screw-On Head is great!

[Elegance Liberty]

I got Abe. :D

It's so gorgeous! =] And the Screw-On Head panel is hillarious.

Man, mine's gonna pale in comparison to the others, but hopefully it'll be passable. D=

[gary bolt]

Thanks Conundrum, The Cure and Ose! I really enjoyed making Screw-on Head.

Conundrum, he's about 6 1/2" (16.5cm) long.

[morna]

I love this!

I just do. Beau your piece rocks! I have socks exactly like HB's PJs except I think reversed - grey skulls on black. Tad I LOVE your piece too Hellgirl is a verry lucky one. I'm feeling a little inadequate about mine...oh well, one down one to go!

[Myron L]

I haven't yet gotten anything...I am excited to see what will be mine...these pieces are all great. Such great differences in art style make for a truly fantastic art exchange. Nice job to all who are posted !!!

[Ming]

sent my peice out today! its insured and everything w/tracking# just in case ;)

[olmanic]

unless something very wrong happens, mine will go out tomorrow.

I'll get it scanned somehow. stupid windows crashing entire system.....

[Tad]

I like the glassware set, Morna. I think it's funny showing the fly flying on the glasses.

BTW, all my glassware pieces are on display in our living room except the Darkwing egg... which is on my desk!

Here's to an appreciative recepient for you.

[morna]

Thanks Tad. I really hope they like it too. I think the person who is getting it will appreciate the flies... but you never know. It will start its journey today and the other piece is...getting there. ah deadlines

[hellboyone]

Love the glasses, Morna.

Everyone outdid themselves from last year.

Kir, you can still come over and scan your piece if you haven't sent it, buddy.

R.

[morna]

Thanks Rick! Well, both of mine are now en route to their respective destinations. Yaay on deadline too! I hope you guys like 'em!

Ming yours makes me smile! :) ...see!?

[+ uniform.grey +]

WOW!

There are some really great pieces in this years exchange! I'm absolutely LOVING the variety or styles [and objects for that matter!]

Great job everyone! :D

[petriacce]

Just a friendly reminder...the art exchange pieces should be mailed by today.

[jinnaboy]

hey, +uniform.grey+

love the art piece you sent me. it was totally worth getting up early to the nice postman for. :D

again, thanks!!

[DonneFan]

morna- Both of your glassware sets are AMAZING!!! You have LOTS of talent!

The same goes for you, Sir Edawrd. Nice job on Johan and the screw on head!

[JohnThompson]

I just got my piece from Ming today! Its a fantastic piece, but what he didn't show you were his sketches on the reverse side. Its always cool to see how someone else draws!

Thanks Moses!

[morna]

Ratz! nice score JT. I really like that one of Ming's. Can you show us the other side?

Thanks DonneFan! I really did agonize over them. I think we're both going to miss Screwy... he was quite lovely!

[Ose]

The Johann is great! It's one of those things that you could set in a prominent place in your living room in order to be amused by the "what the heck is that supposed to be?" looks on your guests faces :D

Both glass sets look great, by the way morna. Love the frog!

[gary bolt]

Thanks Donnefan and Ose. I had lot of fun making these pieces.

Woo hoo! I mailed one of my pieces yesterday and the other one goes out today! :)

All of the pieces on the exchange look great. It's hard to believe that we've only seen about half of the submissions so far.

[DonneFan]

Morna- why is it that the people who are best at something are the ones who worry the most about whether they come out right? both sets are LOVELY, but Ive said that before :p

Sir Edward- whoever gets Screw on Head will have an excues to build a screw on head holder:p and i just had the mental image of someone using Johanns head as a fishbowl... probably wouldnt work, but a funny image anyway, i thought.

T-Wyrm- do you have a scanner? I sent your piece off before i could get mine working again, (it's still busted) and I was hopeing you could scan it.

[olmanic]

alright, mine is off in the mail as of yesterday. sorry for the one day delay. it is also posted on the exchange website.

Gary those are just beautiful.

[Tad]

Nice piece, Kir!

[hellboyone]

Hey, who else loves Ming's Hellboy? Great drawing!

And a great painting, Kir. It was a pleasure to scan.

R.

[fitzroy]

I think the the front leg on Ming's drawing is stunning. One of the best 'non-Mignola' renditions I've seen

I wonder if anyone's noticed that I never draw HB's legs and feet? Shhh! Don't say anything...

[Ming]

Thanks guys, i appreciate the kind words :o this is the first year i participate and i had alot of fun doing it.hopefully i'll have more peices to go around next time . :)

on the feet i had to refer to the hellboy artbook-they're refered to as being hoves orginally i was drawing a weird triangle with no split. :confused:

we should start a thread of "what could have been sent out"i have a lot of prelims,i always go nuts with things with deadlines :(

[+ uniform.grey +]

hey, +uniform.grey+

love the art piece you sent me. it was totally worth getting up early to the nice postman for. :D

again, thanks!!


:D

I'm really glad you liked it! That's the farthest I've ever mailed anything before! lol I was worried that it'd get dropped out of the plane or something in some freak accident.

Glad it got to you ok! :)

[+ uniform.grey +]

I was running a bit late today for my life drawing class [that locks you out til the next break when you're late] when I happend to look at my mailbox as I pulled out of the driveway, and BOOM saw a little package, took a quick glance at the overheard sky and literally turned my car around to jump to my mail box to save said package from potential rain [or snow... it is Canada afterall :P]

Inside my mailbox was a small little package from Hellgirl 1886 that thrilled me to no end!

I now own my own B.P.R.D. necklace and believe you me that made my day! [lol I feel like an official member now] and the B.P.R.D. paper was a REALLY excellent touch!

You couldn't have tailored a more perfect gift because I am a notorious jewellry wearer, [just ask Ose!] with a mass collection of necklaces that I wear all the time and now have a proud new addition to the bunch... it should feel right at home with my Celtic charms and clan necklace and key.

Thank you so so much! You really made my day! :D

[I'm not sure if you have a picture to upload to the exchange site, but I can always take a picture of it with my digital camera for the site if you'd like :)]

And might I also add that I am loving the submissions to the Hellboy exchange site! Such a wide array of talent!

[Tad]

Glass people! I just saw the Johann head. That's hilarious, like an "anti-bust" bust. And morna, the color of glass goes perfectly with the frog and the shapes are perfect.

Nice!

[Johann]

It sounds like new artwork has been posted..Where?? i can't find it! The last piece on the art exchange site is conundrum's 'lil Hellboy...

[petriacce]

It sounds like new artwork has been posted..Where?? i can't find it! The last piece on the art exchange site is conundrum's 'lil Hellboy...It sounds like your PC is working from the cached web page. If you're using a PC trying holding the Shift key while clicking the browser refresh button. You can change this setting via your browser's internet option. You should set it to look for newer versions of web pages on each visit.

[Johann]

hmmm... ok
i'll see what i can do.

[Mike Cross]

oh man, am i ever looking forward to this...great job everyone!
As well, that Johann glass head just kicks rump in the biggest way!
Sir Edward, let's never get that origin!


Mike

[Kusanivy]

My bad.
I'm afraid my contribution is (and will continue to be) late. I was hoping to get the piece out today but I decided not to rush (and therefore tempt ruining it) so Monday it will have to be.

It shouldn't be too much of a problem though - I have sent packages to the intended destination city before and the package will arrive well in time for Christmas.

Like everyone else I think that Johann head is awesome! And using it as a fishbowl would be hilarious!

[hellgirl1886]

see post below, aol hicuped.

[hellgirl1886]

[I'm not sure if you have a picture to upload to the exchange site, but I can always take a picture of it with my digital camera for the site if you'd like :)]



Could you please, I have yet to any of my pictures from the developer yet, They don't know if they will be able to find them, But I hope. I am so glad you liked it, and yea fellow jewelry wearer, I was scared that it was no going to get there. :evilsmile

[chrono1984]

ok my post office has been bad in the past but something downright confuseing happend yesterday when i got home from work. I had sent out both of my pieces on saturday, only to find them resting neatly on my own door step last night. has this kinda crap happend to anyone else before?? I mean i got the addresses right on both of the packages and postage appears to be right so what the hell could have happend?

bah. this is worse than the time they thought my street didnt exist...

[mvranas]

Okay, so I received mine in the mail earlier this week, but forced myself not to look until my own piece was finished and sent; a little extra motivation. I managed to make today's pickup and was rewarded when I got home.

Petersen, you are awesome! Your "Plague of Frogs" watercolour is amazing - I can't wait to find a frame for it. Also, thank you for the extra sketch and panel you included.

I'm glad I was a part of the art exchange this year. I had a lot of fun creating the piece and hope my recipient likes it (sorry for the delay).

Already looking forward to next year.

-Michael

[morna]

You lucky ... um... so-and-so!

New stuff! mvranas: nice piece, very stylish!
ruta: I love that... HB blanket coat.. heh heh!

pets: I have to commend you on your choices of thumbnail images - they are sensitively done and the website is a pleasure to use. I appreciate how if you click on the image it reverts back to the mainpage. sweet!

[petriacce]

Thank you Morna. I know everyone will check out all of the art but I wanted to pick an 80 x 80 section of each piece that will make the user want to see it even more and I wanted it all to be user friendly without a lot of text ("click here", "next", "previous" ...blah...blah).

[Ose]

Haha, ruta! I love your piece! HB in a Hudson's Bay blanket coat and touque, wandering around in a snow-covered forest wearing snowshoes and tracking what I'm assuming is a sasquatch...you don't get much more Canadian than that! :p

[Mike Cross]

Ruta, and the sasquatch is reminiscent of that beer from out west..kokanee..many hoursw looking for that sasquatch have been spent..

[Ming]

still haven t received mine :( i hope its on the way....

[Maija]

Heh heh. Thanks for all the compliments folks. Glad you like it. I hope the recipient likes it too. I wanted to make something Christmas-y without nailing it down to the holiday so I just sent Hellboy to Canada. Yes, it's the sasquatch. Kokanees for all who guessed correctly! Although I don't think the sasquatch roams on the Canadian Shield, which is where this forest is in my head, but for all we know he could. The Shield is a whole lotta forest. This forest is also a sugar maple forest in my head, so there is a sugar shack nearby where Hellboy can drop in later for some pamcakes. ;)

mvranas: That's a nice piece, and you've framed it too? Wow.

[mvranas]

Hey Ruta, great piece of art. HB's coat made me smile; I'm pretty sure my Mom used to have one of those when I was a kid.

Glad you liked mine, as well. I decided to include the frame as it's part of the presentation. It's hard to tell from the pic, but the image is actually transparent, inside a floating frame. I thought it made for an interesting effect when placed against the wall. :)

-M.

[Johann]

AH HA! i finally figured out that tip you gave me, Petriacce, I can see the Art...YAY!
Great job ruta! I love it, beautiful water colors.
...Wow everybody's art is sooo good.

I'm getting worried if my piece arrived or not, should I e-mail the recipient?

[Conundrum]

Ruta- Wonderful piece. So simple. But eloquent. You can almost feel the wind.

mvranas- Great line work. Awesome concept.

Man, I can't wait to see what I'm getting now.

[Johann]

YAY! I fanally saw the new pieces! Everybody's art is soo good!

-yet i'm worried if my package has been recieved, Should i e-mail the recipient? I did send it out nearly a month ago.

[Johann]

crap *screw up* -forget this post, you never saw it.

[gary bolt]

I finally got my second exchange piece into the mail yesterday (express post). I would have had it in a day sooner but our car got towed with the box in it. Why do city companies always have their lots outside of town?

Ruta, I really like your painting. The subject is a natural winner with this exchange but the painting itself is beautiful. The shadows coming from the bright moon between the trees are great. Makes me want to walk in snow in the light of the full moon.

Mvranas, your description of you composition being transparent has me fascinated. It's so appropriate to the ectoplasmic goodness of your drawing.

[Maija]

I finally got my second exchange piece into the mail yesterday (express post). I would have had it in a day sooner but our car got towed with the box in it. Why do city companies always have their lots outside of town?

Yikes!! Well, I'm glad it was just towed and not stolen. Wait, that doesn't sound right, because I'm not glad it was towed either. Lesser of two evils. Pooh!

Thanks, everyone, for all the compliments on the painting. It was the first watercolour I've done in about 10 years (not counting the two first attempts at this one) and a bit of a technical challenge. I have new admiration for Petersen's work!

[Jan Bentzen]

Ruta - I love your piece, and the Sasquatch in the distance. Great colours and composition. I wish I knew how to watercolour.

- Jan

[Maija]

Thank you, Jan.

mvranas: so is your piece painted on frosted mylar?

Johann: were you mailing it overseas? Did it go by air?

And because I'm curious to see everyone's work: I hope you got a picture of it! Did you do a sculpt?

For that matter, I'd like to see DonneFan's art and Hellgirl's jewellry!

[DonneFan]

ruta- I mailed it off before I scanned it because my scanner was/is broken. T-wyrm got it a while ago, so if he has access to a scanner, he can scan it in. Sometimes i really hate technology. :p

[Kusanivy]

Mine went in the mail today! Was almost late for work because of the lineup at the post office but I got it mailed!

It should arrive at it's intended destination in a day or two (by the end of the week for sure)

[Ose]

Well, it sounds like my package arrived today, but I won't get to open it until I get back home from school for winter break in a couple weeks. My mom told me over the phone where it was from and what the customs label said, so...feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I owe hellgirl1886 a thank you :D

Hehe, unless you did different pendants on each necklace, Grey and I will be the B.P.R.D. twins :D

[Elegance Liberty]

Sadly, due to some personal problems on my end (hence my silence here in the forums), I haven't been able to get my package out. =(

I will sometime this week if my mom can get a day off from work.