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Poll: What kind of artwork would you have Erol Otus Commission for the Acaeum?

I have no interest in any Erol Otus artwork. 9%       9%  [ 11 ]
I prefer a color, 11x17 print. 15%       15%  [ 18 ]
I prefer a black & white 11x17 print. 5%       5%  [ 6 ]
I prefter a color, 17x24 print. 59%       59%  [ 69 ]
I prefer a black & white 17x24 print. 6%       6%  [ 7 ]
I prefer something else larger. 5%       5%  [ 6 ]
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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:54 am 
 

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Being a freedom of speech kind of community, anyone can say just about anything they want about this project in any way shape or form.  What is said might influence us and it might not.  However, what Allan said is correct, and the committee plans to hold off on opening official discussions and possibilities for a couple of months.  Rest assured that the committee does want input from the community; we're just not in a position right now to deal with it.  Frankly, we haven't finished this project yet.  We want to give it our full and enthusiastic attention.   8)


Guys, I don't remember voting for you. Don't know if anyone else could get the project done either, but we don't even need to do the same kind of project.

If Foul says you are the only people to do this, and I notice BJ is the mod so maybe the defacto Foul, then I guess as far as Acaeum official projects that is it.

How about non-official acaeum projects then? I'm interested.


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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:09 am 
 

JasonZavoda wrote:Guys, I don't remember voting for you. Don't know if anyone else could get the project done either, but we don't even need to do the same kind of project.


Absolutely correct.  We have no exclusive authority over Acaeum projects of any kind.


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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:12 am 
 

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Absolutely correct.  We have no exclusive authority over Acaeum projects of any kind.


Well, despite not taking up the print myself in the end, hearing at how well it came out, the packaging standards and overall costs, I'd be more than happy for those who dealt with this one to deal with whatever next project is looked at.  :)

But perhaps a mod or mini/diorama type thing could be considered..?


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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:31 am 
 

Anyone can get a work of art (or just about anything else for that matter) commissioned.  All they have to do is some research, planning, and get it paid for.  The great thing about having the committee is that they did all the legwork and made it significantly simpler for everyone involved.  And I think they did an excellent job as well and I can't imagine having anyone else do it.

JasonZavoda wrote:Maybe something pedestrian such as an acaeum T-Shirt?


Anyone can easily do this and it doesnt need a committee to instigate it.  Cafepress, Zazzle and several other sites allow you to design your own T-shirt, thong, etc. and get it made.  Badmike has done this several times.


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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:59 am 
 

T-Shirt or anything else like this would not be fair for a collector I think... (for a geek perhaps...)
Why not doing an Acaeum panty girdle?  :lol:


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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:19 pm 
 

Whatever you pick, be sure to shrinkwrap it.
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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 12:25 pm 
 

Good point, Frank.  You are a very wise man. :)


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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 8:29 pm 
 

smarmy1 wrote:Good point, Frank.  You are a very wise man. :)


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Post Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 11:29 pm 
 

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Ass-kisser.


No more shrinkwrap for you!!!  :twisted:


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Post Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:30 am 
 

Picked my print up from the Post Office yesterday - safe and sound.  Really excellent colors and detail up-close.  Thanks again to all the committee members for facilitating this!  Can't wait to get it framed and on the wall.


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Post Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:21 pm 
 

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No more shrinkwrap for you!!!  :twisted:


Or, you could shrink wrap him and that would take care of that!   :twisted:


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:04 pm 
 

My print arrived in the mail yesterday.  Was dinged by Canada Customs, but it was a minor inconvenience.  The print looks just great, and I can't wait to get it framed and up on my wall.  Thanks a whole lot to the EO Team for all their effort in getting this project together.  I'm looking forward to participating in the next one.

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Post Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:14 pm 
 

Ours made it here safely as well.  Thank you to all involved!


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Post Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:23 pm 
 

Went to the PO today and... Christmas in August :)

Thanks to everyone for making this happen!  I think the print looks excellent in real life, and can't wait to get it framed & on display.

  


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Post Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:02 am 
 

Got mine the other day... And it surpasses my expectations. Thanks again to all involved!

It's stunning... I also think my wife will be having it matted and framed for xmas!

As for a new project... I second the idea of a module... maybe even a collaboration between some ex-TSR folks like Frank and Erol.

Who else is around and writing?

Harold Johnson? Lawrence Schick? Zeb?


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Post Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:38 am 
 

JasonZavoda wrote:
Guys, I don't remember voting for you. Don't know if anyone else could get the project done either, but we don't even need to do the same kind of project.

If Foul says you are the only people to do this, and I notice BJ is the mod so maybe the defacto Foul, then I guess as far as Acaeum official projects that is it.


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Post Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:01 am 
 

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All those in favor of reappointing the EO Artwork Committee to repeat their work with another artist, signify by raising your hands and saying Aye.

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AYE!


I do not know if reappointing is needed.  I do not know how the committee was formed in the first place, don't really care - they proved themselves more than equal to the task.  I know when we started kicking around the idea, we were pretty set that this project would become a series of prints created by old school artists.  I would like to see it stay that way.  If we keep it an artist series we will be able to grow the number of people willing to shell out the money for the print.  Now word of mouth (internet) is out there and people know the quality of the product being produced.  I see much higher print runs if we keep moving forward with this.  I have to believe that if we get Easley or Elmore the print runs will be much larger.  Some folks will say that we would not be able to afford these guys, I say that once they see the level of quality we are committed to they may be eager to work with us.

If Jason (or anyone) wants to do a T-Shirt or a button I would support that as a separate project.

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Post Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:15 am 
 

Prufrock wrote:I know when we started kicking around the idea, we were pretty set that this project would become a series of prints created by old school artists.  I would like to see it stay that way.


I like this idea :) (especially because I didn't get a copy of the 1st project and would really be happy to get the 2nd).

Additionally, I am very interested by the idea of a module, written by old-TSR members like Frank of course!


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