Greetings, all! I'm taking a small break from National Novel Writer's Month to write something down that's been bugging me for a while.
Nine years ago, I was at Anime Weekend Atlanta 6. I met some old friends and new friends, mostly in the vicinity of the Artists' Alley. As is my wont, I
perused the various styles of the artists there for any potential future commissions.
I met William H. Jordan, aka our very own Logan Darklighter, at that gathering. His artwork appealed to those who enjoyed "old-school" style a la
the 1980's-early 1990's.
So, I commissioned something for $20, a black and white ink drawing.
I have since received three drafts (the last one nearly-finished) but nothing from him that said "it's finished" or "I can't do it,
here's your $20 back."
Now, I understand that there have been setbacks in his life. At one time, his art materials were stolen. There was a brief resurgence in his art when,
well...just click here for the thread. It was during tragic
circumstances.
In order to inspire him, I have commissioned this picture with his character, Lora Doubet. I have hashed out an explanation how Lora,
a cyborg, could be a Peacebringer (something that was never credited to me).
Oh, and did I mention that polite inquiries have been summarily ignored? This wouldn't bug me so much if the guy didn't give me his word that he'd finish it up.
I'll let you draw your own conclusions from there.
--Doc
Nine years ago, I was at Anime Weekend Atlanta 6. I met some old friends and new friends, mostly in the vicinity of the Artists' Alley. As is my wont, I
perused the various styles of the artists there for any potential future commissions.
I met William H. Jordan, aka our very own Logan Darklighter, at that gathering. His artwork appealed to those who enjoyed "old-school" style a la
the 1980's-early 1990's.
So, I commissioned something for $20, a black and white ink drawing.
I have since received three drafts (the last one nearly-finished) but nothing from him that said "it's finished" or "I can't do it,
here's your $20 back."
Now, I understand that there have been setbacks in his life. At one time, his art materials were stolen. There was a brief resurgence in his art when,
well...just click here for the thread. It was during tragic
circumstances.
In order to inspire him, I have commissioned this picture with his character, Lora Doubet. I have hashed out an explanation how Lora,
a cyborg, could be a Peacebringer (something that was never credited to me).
Oh, and did I mention that polite inquiries have been summarily ignored? This wouldn't bug me so much if the guy didn't give me his word that he'd finish it up.
I'll let you draw your own conclusions from there.
--Doc