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Sharon, do you have a picture of this? Sounds cool.

I have a Lucidagraph (also known as a lucy) I used a lot (it is up in my attic right now) but it is the type that projects up on to tracing paper from the copy board. I found this very useful for working out compositions from different reference but I had to then transfer the image to the final support using graphite paper or some other transfer means.

This sounds like it functions as a huge opaque projector. I have always wanted the large top of the line Autograph projector (the one with the stand) but I could never justify that cost and since I had to do without it I have found other ways to get the job done. Freehand is always the cheapest but the most time consuming way. :) I guess I never felt the need to spend the money. I hope you can find a buyer. This thing sounds cool but the size of it is very imposing. I can see why it is no longer made. Who has the room?

Not to mention that Photoshop has taken away a lot of those movie poster jobs. :) Does Drew Struzan have one of these? It seems that whenever I see a big name movie that has a painted poster it has his name on it.

I don't want to get too OT so I will just say I think I will pass on buying this. It's just too big.

As for the illustration industry, I have gone the "If I can't beat them I'll join them route" to earn my money and most if not all of my illustration work is now digital.

But I really don't enjoy it as much as I do painting and although there are still good and bad digital illustrations IMO the digital age has really lowered the bar. Only the best and biggest names can get the fees that make doing traditionally painted illustrations pay. And I really can't be sure about that since many seem to be doing fine art or selling prints now.

I have to agree. I also feel that traditional illustration is dead or at least in a downturn. Who knows? The computer may go the way of the airbrush and art directors will once again want the look that only a skilled traditional illustrator can deliver and will again pay what it is worth.

I have turned my attention to other career directions that will allow me to continue to paint but still earn my living. I still have not established myself as a portrait painter and fine artist yet. I really feel I need more commissions under my belt before I feel comfortable enough to take the title of portrait painter.

It is funny, though. The more portrait and realist artists I meet, either in person or online, the more I find who worked in the illustration field. It really is a good training ground for the professional artist. I always felt that I was born too late. Oh, to have studied under Howard Pyle alongside NCW. :)

Oh well, good luck on the sale.

Wow, a "lucy". I haven't heard this name since my days way back when in retail advertising! Sharon, is it a booth with a curtain attached?

Sharon, first it is nice to see you - where have you been hiding?

I can attest to the wonders of this simple machine. I wish I could rent a truck. Someone near you, especially a newer artist, would be crazy not to rent a U-Haul and come pay you a visit. How generous of you!

Hi again Sharon,

Serious money and a 'work til you drop' patron - gosh, this is fabulous news! I'm so happy for you! Just don't do anything involving major scaffolding or having to paint while lying on your back, bits of fresco falling in your eyes... we would sure hate to lose you.

Congratulations, Sharon, on finding a devoted buyer for your gorgeous work! How did you meet one another?

It sounds like your beautiful pastels will have the appropriate gracious settings in which to hang, to show them off at their best!

Bendies!
 

C'est tres kewl.

My wife won't let me do any more plaster body castings of her although I'm sure the second effort would go better than the first!

Exciting Sharon!!
 

With talent and know how like yours, Sharon.... I knew it was just a matter of time before someone scarfed up those beauties.

I'm jealous!!!!


Denise