This is the post that's getting all the links, so I'll be putting links to updates here at the top.
The details of how everything's going to work, including a constantly updated list of participating artists can be found here.
A preview of some of the items donated.
Those of you that have been reading for a while have seen me mention my nephew Ben lots of times. He's this guy.
He's a spoiled little booger. Sadly, he's a spoiled little booger that had a cancerous brain tumor removed last June. In the months since then he's been through a lot. Fortunately, we're on the better side of the worst bits now. Chemo and radiation are done; surgeries and MRI's are past. It was a hard time for my family. I don't know if you guys are aware of this, but not dying is expensive. And when things got bad, there was an organization that helped us out a lot, the Candlelighters. They provide counseling, money for everything from groceries and gas to validating parking. They were a huge help, and are an amzing group.
Starting with official pals of SIB Thom Zahler and Jesse Farrell, I'm getting in contact with as many artists as I can for a charity project to help raise money to help the families of kids with cancer. Both of these brilliant fellows are donating commissions of their work to be auctioned off on ebay. (The candlelighters are part of ebay's charity auction program. Ebay actually makes charity auctions really safe and easy, so I'm quite happy about that. They make it way more trustworthy than I.) I need your help in contacting other artists; professional, amateur, folks who like to doodle stick figures on post-its, to add their talents. Finished pieces, commissions, anything they'd like to contribute.
This blog has a tiny readership I know. Because of that the end result will likely be shamefully nonrepresentational of the amazing talents of the folks who donate their time and art, but hey, even if we get just a few dollars we'll have done something good, i think. So please spread this link around, contact folks you think may be able to help. Artists, folks who would be interested in buying, any one.
I can be contacted at sayitbackwards@gmail.com if you'd like to take part.
More will be posted as things develop.
What's all this got to do with a Superman blog, you ask? Well, he helps folks too, doesn't he?
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I've posted a thread with a link to this entry on Bluetights.net's fan art forum; hopefully it won't get deleted, lol. There's a ton of great artists on there, and I hope some of them get inspired to help. I think I'll announce it on the League of Heroes too; we've got a few artists there, and possibly members who'd be interested in buying.
Hey, Thomas, count me in, too.
I'll speak with some artist friends of mine, see what happens!
Keep us posted!
Best,
J.
My youngest little brother had to have a tumor the size of an egg removed from his brain last year within a few days of having a headache that was bothering him for a few days. It was very out of nowhere and a very scary experience. BUT he's doing great now, and you'd never know he'd ever spent a day in a hospital. My point is, you've got my email address so please feel free to get with me and let me know if there's anything I can do or contribute.
I, um, don't have your email actually. That's why you weren't one of the first asked.
I suck.
Oh, I thought I'd emailed you something at some point. Hm. Okay, well, I've got yours, so I'll take care of it.
THomas -
FYI, Tom Spurgeon @ the Comics Reporter linked to your post, which is how I found it.
You still have my e-mail from the interview, et al, right? I'm stupidly busy right now but if you nudge me I can try to have something for you sooner rather than much later. Best of luck.
(evan dorkin)
Alex Maleev over at Jinxworld has volunteered to send some art.
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I just wanted to let you know that this is a wonderful thing you're doing. I have posted a link from the Church of the Last Son to your blog. I hope it helps!
Peace,
Norman McCay
Church of the Last Son
Consider yourself linked to, sir. I don't know any famous artists, I'm afraid, but I'll do my best to at least spread the word.
This is really awesome of you and I sincerely hope it takes off like a rocket.
I'm in too... let me know where to send the art.
email is: bcrowley79@gmail.com
I can't draw but I have a credit card (that's not maxed out yet). So I will be bidding when the auction goes live!
So, Erin filled me in on what you're doing and I think it's wonderful. I have no talent, and very little money, however, I know a whole bunch of talented people (who, I'm sad to say, for the most part also have very little money), so I'm trying to push them in your direction.
I've sent you an email - I'd love to contribute something!
Hi there
Im not a known artist by any means but i would be more than happy to donate a peice to the Auction. Wether it sells well will be a different matter though lol. Please send me the details of where to send my work as Im thick on computers !!
Ste FozZ
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