Hellboy Forum Holiday Art Exchange 2008

[patrick r]

Hellboy Forum Holiday Art Exchange 2008

Hello everyone! I am excited that there is so much interest in the art exchange this year. A lot of you are familiar with the exchange but the list of hellboarders has grown quite a bit and some of you may have not participated and may have a few questions. Please read on.

Blog: http://hellboyartexchange.blogspot.com/

So what exactly is the exchange?

The exchange is an opportunity for forum members 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 and will send it to a randomly chosen person who is participating in the exchange. This is an opportunity to be super creative. Please Note: if you are creating your art via electronic means please be prepared to print off a nice original for the person to whom you are sending your art.

But I'm no artist, right?

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 may create a couple 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 by receiving a piece of fan art. So don't hesitate to participate. 'Tis a time of giving and friendship - even though our community pretty much is like this all year long.

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 is eligible to participate?

Registered members of Comic Book Resources Forums prior to October 2008 and participants in the Hellboy Forum.


What are the guidelines and how do I sign up?

Each person wanting to participate in the exchange will FIRST need to create a Hellboy/Mignola related piece of art (unless you are not creating a piece of art and wanting to receive only). After your art piece is finished (no "in progress" pieces please), please e-mail the following information to me at "petriacce at hotmail dot com":


a scan/picture of your art piece (please keep it to a width of 450 pixels or less and around 300 to 500 KB.) if you are creating multiple pieces to send to those who are only receiving, please send me a scan/picture for each piece.
your real first and last names / forum name
whether you are giving a piece/pieces of art or want to receive only
e-mail address
mailing address (please include any special mailing instructions if you were to receive a package from outside of your country (i.e. mark as gift, special address format, etc.))
I will send you an e-mail response acknowledging the receipt of your information and I will add your name to the participant list below.


What is the timeline?


17 Oct 2008 - Start working on your piece(s) of art now.
16 Nov 2008 - Final date for submitting a scan/picture of artwork (Midnight PT).
25 Nov 2008 - Final date for me sending you the name and mailing information of the person(s) to whom you are sending your art.
03 Dec 2008 - Final date for mailing your art piece(s) to its intended recipient(s).
03 Dec 2008 - From this date forward please post on this Art Exchange Thread when you receive your art.
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 other participant's personal information even if your intentions are good. Thanks.

Please note that the Hellboy Forum is an international community and some of you will be sending your art packages to another country. Please take that into consideration when estimating the financial impact of participating in the exchange.

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.

Past Exchanges:

2007 Exchange:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=189550

2006 Exchange:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=146312

2005 Exchange:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=82086

2004 Exchange:
http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=22988


List of Participants:
User Name - (give=0({extra pieces=0}/receive=0)
________________________________
Myron L (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
Peter L (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
Roblin (give=1({extra pieces=1}/receive=1) - S / R
Mike Cross (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
bobbykro (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
gdeo (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
Ambassador Curt (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
noble_enough (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
hellboyone (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
Grim Tim (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
Gene Poonyo (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
black eyeliner (give=1({extra pieces=1}/receive=1) - S / R
D'ohboy (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
JohnThompson (give=1({extra pieces=1}/receive=1) - S / R
pimpernel (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
Siamese Goat (give=1({extra pieces=0}/receive=1) - S / R
________________________________
TOTAL(16) - (give=16+{3}/receive=16)
Please note that this art exchange is in no way the responsibility of Mike Mignola, Comic Book Resources, www.hellboy.com (http://www.hellboy.com/), Dark Horse Comics, Inc., or jnapper. It's just a fan thing.

.

[Myron L]

Just emailed you my scans...thanks for doing this again, Patrick!

[Mike Cross]

Haha..Myron, you're always the first in, and i even started mine in 2007!

[Myron L]

Haha..Myron, you're always the first in, and i even started mine in 2007!

LMAO...I had the day off yesterday and if I don't do it then...it never gets done...between the family stuff and work...

...if you started in 2007 then yours could be antique !!!
:wink:

[siamese goat]

I should have mine finished by the week end. Spent most of this weekend working on it. This exchange has gotten me off my keister and actually doing more than sketches and rough drafts.:smile:

[The Lobster]

I'll have to use the scanner at my school! :tongue:

[black eyeliner]

im super busy, but im totally making time for the art exchange!!!

[Myron L]

im super busy, but im totally making time for the art exchange!!!

Awesome...I have some of your work and it hangs proudly on my "Hell Wall".

Can't wait to see what you do next !
:wink:

[Roblin]

Right.. the email is out there in cyberspace. I am a bit nervous about this actually. :confused:

[black eyeliner]

didnt one of you have a little website that showed off all of the art exchanged over the years??

[bobbykro]

just finished my piece ..& e- mails on the way :biggrin:

[gdeo]

I cannot wait to see what this years exchange brings....i gotta start on mine:wink:

[patrick r]

didnt one of you have a little website that showed off all of the art exchanged over the years??I did have web space to put up the art exchanges but I got rid of it when I canned my last ISP. I'll be putting up the art via another route this year.

[gdeo]

email will be sent

[Ivar_L]

I did have web space to put up the art exchanges but I got rid of it when I canned my last ISP. I'll be putting up the art via another route this year.Why not make a blog? hellboyartexchange.blogspot.com for example? I think this could be used for several years. And why not to post older entries there too?

[Roblin]

that a great idea Ivar L!

Hey gdeo, do you usually put the stuff you plan to give away for christmas on display a few weeks before christmas? :tongue: . Jk, The Lobster looks awesome!

/R

[Ambassador Curt]

e-mail on its way

[patrick r]

Why not make a blog? hellboyartexchange.blogspot.com for example? I think this could be used for several years. And why not to post older entries there too?
You read my mind. Literally. The name and everything.

I've always felt like I had a twin. You seem to be the talented one though. :wink:

[noble_enough]

Email sent.

[patrick r]

Okay, I have the participant information updated. Sorry it took a while.

Also, a quick reminder that we only have one week until 16 Nov 2008 - Final date for submitting a scan/picture of artwork (Midnight PT).

Cheers to all!

.

[patrick r]

Okay, the blog is up: http://hellboyartexchange.blogspot.com/

No so fancy but time is limited.

[gdeo]

man....you all are a bunch of talented maniacs...great stuff...i need to step up my game...awesome,just awesome!:biggrin:

[hellboyone]

Scan sent!

Blog looks great. Wonder if there's something we could do to keep it active year-round...

[pimpernel]

Heh... don't suppose anyone has any wallpaper-size spare photos of trees with like REALLY big roots? Stuck for a background. :frown: :redface:

[Gene Poonyo]

...Was able to finish with my contribution with some time to spare, so here I am.

e-mail sent, petriacce. Thanks for doing this, my good man.

[siamese goat]

Finished last week but a lot to do this week, finally got my e mail sent :smile: .

[patrick r]

Ugh, sorry for the massive delays. I'm been working until midnight or three in the morning in addition to my normal hours. I'm exhausted and behind on pretty much everything. I have posted all of the art I have received up until this posting, so if you don't see your art please resend it to my email address given in the first post.

I didn't even get to finish my piece of art. :frown:

Thanks everyone and cheers!

[black eyeliner]

hardly an hour left and i finally got the internet to work to send in my email!! lol
i just checked out the blog and dude are those awesome!! i'm very excite for this year!:biggrin:

[JohnThompson]

Email sent with just 15 minutes to spare!:eek:

[hellboyone]

I didn't even get to finish my piece of art. :frown:



You're running the damn thing. I think you can get a little leeway. :)

[Roblin]

Absolutely, I saw your piece in your art thread. It would be a shame if you did not participate!

/R

[Gene Poonyo]

You're running the damn thing. I think you can get a little leeway. :)

I am with hellboyone on this one.

You worked hard on this: you totally deserve a bit of leeway.

[Myron L]

Everything looks GREAT and Patrick...breathe easy and finish your piece !

[evening]

Did not make the deadline this year, sorry guys! :(

[siamese goat]

I don't know if I made it or not. I sent it on Friday but I am not listed on either page. I got the resend e mail but that was on Monday.

@evening- If not maybe we could work out an exchange, I would hate for this to go in the garbage ( I don't keep any of my work, it slows down progress).
http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/qq126/siamese_goat/art%20exchange/P1070164.jpg

[patrick r]

Okay, I did receive several more pieces in my email. I cannot update the blog at work and will try to get it done tonight. Here are the names for the additional pieces I've received.


Siamese Goat
pimpernel
JohnThompson
D'ohboy
black eyeliner (second piece)

OKAY, THE SITE IS UPDATED WITH ALL OF THE ART TO DATE.

[Gene Poonyo]

Great job you did, petriacce. Good turnout, BTW!:cool:

[Jamicfin]

Dang, wish I had know about this in advance. I've been comin to CBR for about a year now but just registered on the forums.

[siamese goat]

Thanks for the add on, wasn't griping I understand being busy with work and all:biggrin: . My job is being done away with but while I train at my new job as sales coordinator I have to keep up my old one that is fasing out ( lit coordinator).

[Kees_L]

Wow guys, what a splendid turn-out. I'm (still) finishing up the process of moving house and kind of knew I was going to miss this one (I feel lots of my stuff is lost or missing - especially the stuff I need for getting creative, my scanner and what not?!) But know that I feel quite jealous of all participants! Great job all, great job Petriacce and: how great is this forum!

[patrick r]

Okay, I've sent all of the email with the addresses for mailing the art pieces. Please let me know if you did not receive an email and I'll resend.

Thanks everyone for participating!!!

I'm hoping to get all of the past exchange art up on the exchange blog too that way we'll have an easily accessible history for the art exchanges.

Cheers!

[gdeo]

thank you sooo very much for organizing this, Patrick!!!:biggrin:

[Roblin]

Thank you Petriacce! This is quite exiting. I allready have mine packed and ready to go. Will ship tomorrow!

/R

[siamese goat]

Shipped mine out today.:smile:

[Ambassador Curt]

I didn't get an email, Patrick. I know mine sucks, but c'mon, man. I wanna play. :biggrin:

[patrick r]

I didn't get an email, Patrick. I know mine sucks, but c'mon, man. I wanna play. :biggrin:I sent an email to you. Apparently I sent two names to noble_enough. D'oh! Sorry.

See kids a good nights sleep will do wonders for your brain. The more you know!

[siamese goat]

:smile: ..and knowing is half the battle! :smile:
Or is it knowledge?... I need sleep too :confused:

[Gene Poonyo]

...left his home and he is on his way to his new digs.

Thanks again, petriacce, for this, and hope you have enough sleep by this time next year to do it all over again.

[D'ohboy]

I received a nice surprise in the mail today.
Grim Tim's Moon Amulet is now in my grubby little hands, and yeah, it's that awesome!

Thanks to Tim, Patrick and all of this year's participants!
Happy Holidays!

[Mike Cross]

Like a lightning bolt sent from Burbank, i present, the magical world of Rick Cortes, he of my favourite looking children in the world!

Thanks Rick and Patrick for another great exchange!
To the recipient of my piece, it went in yesterday's mail, Expedited canada Post..though i wish that would tell you how long it would take..

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?GSub=71162

[Ambassador Curt]

My piece is now in the hands of the United States Postal Service. It should arrive to its destination completely intact in the envelope, in a million pieces. :biggrin:

[siamese goat]

Got mine in yesterday and was very happy!
Roblin sent 2 paintings, and 2 ink pieces :smile: .
I will post pics soon.
I hope mine made it to its destination, I sent it next day air.

Thanks to Roblin, Petriacce, and all the Hellboarders for making this a very fun place to hang out!

Merry Christmas!
Richard

[hellboyone]

Like a lightning bolt sent from Burbank, i present, the magical world of Rick Cortes, he of my favourite looking children in the world!

Thanks Rick and Patrick for another great exchange!
To the recipient of my piece, it went in yesterday's mail, Expedited canada Post..though i wish that would tell you how long it would take..



Glad it got there. Since you didn't put Canada in your address, I completely blanked when the postal worker asked, "What country is this going to?" I stared at "NS" and COULD NOT remember that it meant "Nova Scotia". I just blurted out "Canada" in hopes that that's where you lived. :)

[Gene Poonyo]

My xchange gift was delivered on the 29th. but the recipient has not acknowledged receiving it yet. Hope it was delivered to the correct address.

[Gene Poonyo]

My xchange gift was delivered on the 29th. but the recipient has not acknowledged receiving it yet. Hope it was delivered to the correct address.

Sorry, double post.

[noble_enough]

My xchange gift was delivered on the 29th. but the recipient has not acknowledged receiving it yet. Hope it was delivered to the correct address.

Hey! Yep I got it thanks a lot, I wasn't home for the first part of this week so it was a nice surprise waiting in the mailbox on my return!
Its now hanging in my office.
I'm glad I participated this year :)

[Mike Cross]

Haha..sorry about that Rick, i actually even screwed up the country of where my piece is going and was abvle to catch it before i sent it, then i still messed it up yet again..

[Ambassador Curt]

Just got this from Bobbykro
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g307/latverianembassy/bobbykro01.jpg
I am in awe of how freakin' awesome it is!! My mother visited today and could not believe someone would just send me this in a friendly art exchange. The picture (although it looks freakin awesome in it) does not do it justice. The inks are superb. Not only that, it is huge! Seriosuly, Bobbykro, you have made my holiday. Thank you.

[Gene Poonyo]

Hey! Yep I got it thanks a lot, I wasn't home for the first part of this week so it was a nice surprise waiting in the mailbox on my return!
Its now hanging in my office.
I'm glad I participated this year :)

Wonderful!

Double wonderful to know that it is already on your wall. :smile:

[noble_enough]

Has mine been received?

[Myron L]

Thanks for the awesome pencil sketch and frame to Ambassador Curt!!!

[Ambassador Curt]

Thanks for the awesome pencil sketch and frame to Ambassador Curt!!!


You are more than welcome. I wish my talents reached as far towards greatness as many of the other members on this board, but I really do hope you like it. Have a great holiday season.

[Roblin]

So.. did everyone else get their stuff? :confused: I'm still running to the mailbox every day, and looming back...

[Gene Poonyo]

So.. did everyone else get their stuff? :confused: I'm still running to the mailbox every day, and looming back...

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing also. No new posts about sending or receiving art anymore? C'mon people, let's make this thread a bit livelier.

Still waiting for mine.

[siamese goat]

Sent mine next day air but no post from recipient.
Not really worried though, I don't think he posts often. :smile:

sent art and a signed Darkness Calls poster ( signed by Mike and Duncan).

[pimpernel]

It usually takes weeks for me to get anything sizeable from the states, so i'm not expecting anything any time soon, and my picture probably won't arrive over there for a while either. :redface:

[JohnThompson]

Sent mine next day air but no post from recipient.
Not really worried though, I don't think he posts often. :smile:

sent art and a signed Darkness Calls poster ( signed by Mike and Duncan).

Hey "goat"! I got your art and the poster, thank you very much! Cool HellBrown! I can hear Vince Guaraldi in my head every time I look at it!

You're right, I don't post much anymore, my time online is pretty limited. I really appreciate this forum and the art exchange though, and I wanted to make sure I made some time to participate this year. Thanks again!

[Myron L]

Sorry...been without power/internet due to the massive ice storm...mine and Peter L's are winging their way overseas as of last Thursday....

[Roblin]

Got mine today! Thanks Peter! Either you have had a steep learning curve OR you drew Rasputin ten years ago after your parents read Wake the Devil as bedtime story for you. :biggrin:

Thanks and Merry Christmas to everyone!

/Rob

[Myron L]

My six year-old, Peter,has a HUGE love of Hellboy and wanted to contribute his Rasputin to the exchange...he was thrilled his was going overseas...my additional piece is a thanks for letting him join!

[Myron L]

My son, Peter L, is very greatful for the amazing gifts from John Thompson. YOu made a six year-old's Christmas !!

[Gene Poonyo]

Congratulations, Peter. You hit the 'jackpot.' Your Rasputin looks very cool too. Enjoy JT's wonderful gifts. He is awesome. And remember, Hellboy Rules!!!

[gdeo]

Simon...OMG! I just got my Baba Yaga Print today along with the extras ..thank you so very much..I love it ..Happy Holidays!!:biggrin:

[Gene Poonyo]

I checked my mail last night and I found a notice from the USPS saying that they were not able to leave the package because I was not home to sign for it. It was from 'Mike', and I will find out on Monday which Mike it is. I believe there is more than one Mike in the exchange list, correct? :smile:

[hellboyone]

I'm still art exchange-free! Starting to look like a couple years ago... :frown:

[Myron L]

Haven't yet heard from the recipient of my gift in Europe yet..hope it makes it there okay.

[Mike Cross]

I just checked my tracking number from Canada Post....good news appears close.

[Gene Poonyo]

Thought it sounded like a hint; I was correct.

Thanks, Mike C. for this wonderful painting. It will be on my CAF gallery soon.

[patrick r]

I've updated the participant list to help me keep track of everything. I've put S / R (sent/received) notes by each participant and sent reminder emails to either let me know if the art was sent/received if a post hasn't been made. Let me know if I missed something and I'll update the list.

Cheers!

[hellboyone]

I've updated the participant list to help me keep track of everything. I've put S / R (sent/received) notes by each participant and sent reminder emails to either let me know if the art was sent/received if a post hasn't been made. Let me know if I missed something and I'll update the list.

Cheers!

Does the R mean the participant has received their exchange? I have not.

[Ambassador Curt]

Does the R mean the participant has received their exchange? I have not.

I think it means yours was recieved by the recipient. At least I think that is correct. I know the person I sent mine to has recieved it, but they dont have an R by their name, so I just assumed it meant that.

[patrick r]

Does the R mean the participant has received their exchange? I have not.It means that person's item was sent and received by the recipient.

[bobbykro]

:eek: cannot thank Mr.& Mrs. (D'Ohboy) for such a "fantastic gift":"Thank you both"
Now I'm off to make a case for it :biggrin:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37/bobbykro/DSCF0620.jpg

[hellboyone]

Got mine! Merry Christmas!

[DoctorVonBracken]

aww i had no internet connection and missed out:frown:

[D'ohboy]

:eek: cannot thank Mr.& Mrs. (D'Ohboy) for such a "fantastic gift":"Thank you both"
Now I'm off to make a case for it :biggrin:

Great, glad to hear he made it this time!
This was all Mrs. D'ohboy. Here's a couple of more pics for anyone interested. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chelmorning/)

[black eyeliner]

i got my sketch and had sent out my gift! got the gift and sent out the gift a little bit ago..but just havent had time to let anyone know.
sorry about that! xmas was extra busy this year!!!

[patrick r]

Hello Everyone,

Thank you again for participating. I hope everyone has enjoyed this years exchange. There is one exchange item outstanding but I know it may take a while since it is traveling internationally and through the holiday period.

Keep your art supplies primed and ready for the next exchange. Could there me a second Summer exchange? Hmm? We've only done one Summer exchange before. I'll check back after everyone either thaws out or cools off depending where you live on the planet.

Fantastic!

[gdeo]

thanks again for all your hard work, patrick!!!
bring on the summer exchange ....i'm ready!!

[DoctorVonBracken]

i am in no way artistic, is there anyway i can participate?

[Myron L]

Let's heat up the summer one more time, and thanks, Patrick for all your hard work !!

[patrick r]

i am in no way artistic, is there anyway i can participate?

Here is a snippet from the initial post for the exchange: http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showpost.php?p=7740008&postcount=1


But I'm no artist, right?

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 may create a couple 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 by receiving a piece of fan art. So don't hesitate to participate. 'Tis a time of giving and friendship - even though our community pretty much is like this all year long.

So no worries. That is usually covered in the exchange.

[DoctorVonBracken]

ok thank you very much for that
sorry i didnt read it properly in the first place

and the next exchange is summer

gives me some time to try and craft something someone would want to receive

i wouldn't want to receive without giving if im capable of creating

cheers

[gdeo]

i got my sketch and had sent out my gift! got the gift and sent out the gift a little bit ago..but just havent had time to let anyone know.
sorry about that! xmas was extra busy this year!!!
hey heather!
did it reach you in one piece?
i hope so!:redface:

[pimpernel]

Woohoo! Got mine! Thanks Myron i love it! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Myron L]

SWEET !

I was worried it wouldn't get there !!

[black eyeliner]

hey heather!
did it reach you in one piece?
i hope so!:redface:

it did! thank you so much for extra gift too! :biggrin:

[gdeo]

you are quite welcome:biggrin: