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  • vaze
    Museum Patron
    • Oct 25, 2005
    • 149

    Super Heroes New York Show

    Hi All I have been a member here for a few yrs although I have not posted much in the past yr I have lurked quite a bit .

    I am based in the UK ans have collected various things over the years Toys and Art being my main interests.
    Some of you may remember me as being the lady who brought Jet Jungle to the members attention having discovered him in a flee market many years ago now all documented in the gallery section of the WGSH.

    Anyway I am back now and am looking for some advice and opinions from the members here. I have pmed a few but I think your all being a little shy so I am now opening out my request for feedback re a Super Hero Project I am working on to all you US members where ever you are in the US.

    I have the opportunity to work on a project that combines my 2 greatest passions Art and Super Heros.
    I am working with friend and we are looking at the possibility of putting on an art show in New York later this year of of art by a UK artist who is the only artist officially licensed to replicate the Marvel comic characters.

    All I am looking for at the moment are members thoughts and opinions re the art and if you think there would be any interest in this artists work amongst Super Hero Collectors. Please see the attached images which I would like to hear your opinions on.

    Here is a little synopsis of the artist taken from the press release put out before his recent sell out show in London in May this year and some of Paul's work which I would like to hear your opinions on.

    Paul Mellia is the only artist officially licensed to replicate the Marvel comic characters, and his incredible 3-D interpretations of the timeless classics have won him a following around the world.

    Celebrities including Lisa Marie-Presley, Seal and Tommy Lee are among those who own Paul’s work and the late Princess Diana was a fan.

    Paul grew up in Essex and is a graduate of the Southend College of Art. But he’d discovered his love of Marvel comics at the age of four. Dyslexic, the comics appealed and Paul soon found he was able to interpret the characters in his own style, while staying truthful to the original artwork.

    ‘When I looked at the pictures I saw them in 3-D and from a very early age I was able to paint them in fine detail. I wanted to make them real, and also show a slightly different side to them,’ says the 50-year-old, who is based in the UK in London, but has spent time in Los Angeles working with Disney and Marvel. His only previous show, at the Sunset Boulevard Gallery in LA, sold out.

    Those brought to life are: Superman; The Hulk; Catwoman; Capt America; Fantastic Four; Silver Surfer; Batman; Spiderman and The Joker. As well as the originals, there will be a series of 50 artist’s proofs of each character for sale. Each one has been individually embellished by the artist. Number one of each of these is taken by Warner’s, owner of the DC comics and Marvel comics, to be hung at their respective US headquarters.

    Paul’s influences include Salvador Dali, David Hockney and the new generation of street stencil artists.


    I would like to hear members thoughts re Paul's work and if you think there would be any interest in his work amongst Super Hero Collectors?

    As I said at the moment I am just putting out feelers to see if collectors of Super Heros would be interested in Paul's art and to decide if we should go ahead with a NY show later this year.

    I really would value your opinion.

    I am not looking to sell this art at the moment just to get some feedback on the art.

    Many thanks
    vaze


    [images removed by Joe after receiving a cease and desist order from the artist's lawyer]
    Last edited by vaze; Jun 13, '08, 9:52 PM. Reason: wrong heading and spelling
  • Hulk
    Mayor of Megoville
    • May 10, 2003
    • 16007

    #2
    Welcome Back.

    As far as the artist's work, honestly it is not my cup of tea. I don't dispute his success (at least as far as the press release indicates), but it reminds me of airbrush work done by street artists more than collectible artwork worth £1,300 for a proof. I always like seeing superhero's gaining popularity in culture, and if this is a sign of that, more power to you all.

    I am confused about the "only artist officially licensed" designation. Clearly he sells Marvel and DC characters, and some google news articles mention him as being licensed by Marvel, others by DC. I guess he's like Mego that way, holding the license for both, but comic book artists sell their work all the time. I guess they just aren't licensed to do so.

    Licensed by DC
    First show for Superhero artist | The Sun |HomePage|News

    Licensed by Marvel
    http://www.rexfeatures.com/features/m132679028/kapow!_paul_mellia's_marvel-lous_comic_superheroes?pl=16

    Let us know what happens.


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    • The Toyroom
      The Packaging King
      • Dec 31, 2004
      • 16653

      #3
      Yeah, color me unimpressed as well...I'd rather plop down that kind of cash for original pages by actual comic book artists. The Supes reminds me of the "Got Milk" ad from a few years back and the Hulk is a riff on the movie poster (Ang Lee version). But to each his own...good luck with the endeavor.
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      • Action Martin
        Apeonaut
        • Dec 30, 2007
        • 1992

        #4
        Ditto. And somehow I don't see Marvel and DC hanging these in their offices when they could easily have paintings by Alex Ross hanging there.
        Last edited by Action Martin; Jun 14, '08, 8:21 AM.
        Scott

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        • Raydeen1
          Persistent Member
          • May 23, 2008
          • 1036

          #5
          Some of it I like. Catwoman is pretty good but the coloring and inking are way too over the top. Looks like possibly good pencils being obscured by bad inking and coloring. Cap looks weird. I bet the guy does great monster stuff. Looks like a graphic designer or airbrush artist trying to do superheroes but not really knowing the medium very well.

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          • vaze
            Museum Patron
            • Oct 25, 2005
            • 149

            #6
            Thanks for the comments so far boys
            Hulk yes your right "only artist officially licensed" for both DC and Marvel.

            and yes

            Action Martin I am told they do have them in their US offices
            I bet they have others too like Alex Ross and the likes.
            Must be an exciting place to work

            I hear what your saying and would love to hear from a few more of you.
            There must be members out there who collect not just Megos but other related stuff like me.

            Thanks for the comments so far Negative or Positive.


            A lot from the pms received seem to like my avatar taken from one of Pauls paintings.

            Say what you will but he is a cleaver artist

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            • The Toyroom
              The Packaging King
              • Dec 31, 2004
              • 16653

              #7
              Originally posted by vaze
              I hear what your saying and would love to hear from a few more of you.There must be members out there who collect not just Megos but other related stuff like me.
              My comments were offered not just as someone who "collects [only] Megos" but as a comic book collector for about 35 years. So I'm basing my opinions on my familiarity with the characters and love for the medium.

              I didn't see anything outstanding about this work that justifies the "exclusivity" that is being promoted. That just sounds like some legal mumbo-jumbo to help advance the sales.

              I'm not sure I'm seeing tons of originality here either...Batman's head looks like a swipe from Alex Ross, Supes from the aforementioned "milk" ad, Hulk from the movie poster, the FF looks like it was influenced by Greg Land's artwork (which is itself ironic becuase Land is a big swipe artist), Catwoman strikes me as Adam Hughes but I can't quite place it.

              Say what you will but he is a cleaver artist
              I'm sure you meant "clever"...however I think I'll disagree with that assumption as well.
              Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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              • Action Martin
                Apeonaut
                • Dec 30, 2007
                • 1992

                #8
                I collect Megos, yes. But I have also collected comic books and related products for 30+ years myself.

                I've seen the same work from students in high schools. It's good but nothing special.

                I didn't click the links but what makes this guy "the only artist officially licensed to replicate the Marvel comic characters". What am I missing? Many artists paint and draw Marvel and DC characters and they aren't officially licensed. Why would one need to be?
                Scott

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                • Seeker
                  Neptunians RULE!
                  • Feb 20, 2008
                  • 1954

                  #9
                  My humble opinion here. The only thing that bugged me. Bat Man is the Dark Knight. And while I'm sure he may be out and about dawn or dusk he just doesn't fit in with a day glow orange/ red/yellow sky.
                  Last edited by Seeker; Jun 14, '08, 10:20 AM.
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                  Lo there do I see the line of my people back to the begining.
                  Lo they do call me.
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                  • Blue Meanie
                    Talkative Member
                    • Jun 23, 2001
                    • 8706

                    #10
                    I like the Modern Catwoman and the Silver Surfer. The Modern Catwoman has that feel of Brian Bolland meets Adam Hughes and the Silver Surfer looks like it would be a great cover.
                    "When not too many people can see we're all the same
                    And because of all their tears,
                    Their eyes can't hope to see
                    The beauty that surrounds them
                    Isn't it a pity".

                    - "Isn't It A Pity"
                    By George Harrison


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                    • toys2cool
                      Ultimate Mego Warrior
                      • Nov 27, 2006
                      • 28605

                      #11
                      I think all of them are amazing,I love them all
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                      • Seeker
                        Neptunians RULE!
                        • Feb 20, 2008
                        • 1954

                        #12
                        Originally posted by starbuk
                        Reminds me of something you'd see on the side a Van .
                        Nice but can't see what the fuss is about .
                        I agree I see nothing WOW I want to see this in an art show and spend a ton of money on.
                        Lo there do I see my Father.
                        Lo there do I see my Mother and my Sisters and my Brothers.
                        Lo there do I see the line of my people back to the begining.
                        Lo they do call me.
                        They bid me take my place among them.
                        In the halls of Valhalla where the brave may live forever.

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                        • kingdom warrior
                          OH JES!!
                          • Jul 21, 2005
                          • 12478

                          #13
                          Sorry as a Professional Illustrator..I'm totally unimpressed this looks like work that would appear on Marvel children's coloring books and it's not meant as a compliment.The artwork look like obvious swipes from Alex Ross,Boris Vallejo or the brothers Hildenbrandt and others which i can't figure out yet. Plus the anatomy is off on some of the drawings. Airbrush effects are horrible. I wouldn't buy any of this
                          Last edited by kingdom warrior; Jun 14, '08, 4:12 PM.

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                          • vaze
                            Museum Patron
                            • Oct 25, 2005
                            • 149

                            #14
                            Wow kingdom warrior thats pretty harsh and a little too negative.

                            I don't wish to start a war but these look awesome in the flesh, the computer screen does not do them justice.

                            However each to their own and your opinions are well your opinions and while not to your taste it seems from the feedback I am getting some really like his work.

                            We all see things with a different eye and while he may not appeal to some of the purists on here there are a lot out there that find his art has it's merits.

                            Peace

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                            • vaze
                              Museum Patron
                              • Oct 25, 2005
                              • 149

                              #15
                              Super Heros NY Show

                              Last edited by vaze; Jul 1, '08, 11:20 AM. Reason: put in reply twice

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