Tacoshark's Intro and Collection

[Tacoshark]

Originally Posted by jonkhor86

Really nice art collection here Tacoshark! Do you just collect art prints from TreeHouse Store?

I see that you collect prints that are non game related too. I recently bought a few Avengers prints after visiting the Avengers: Age of Ultron Art Showcase launched by Marvel and Hero Complex Gallery. Not sure if you like them, but some of the prints I saw at the gallery are amazing. Well, this is the first time I bought movie prints.. xD

I have stuff from other places, Treehouse just makes a lot of nice video game art that is fairly easy to get before selling out. As a result much of my collection comes from them. All my Halo stuff (not all of it up) comes from Acme among other places. I also have a giclee from C&B (plan to get more) and more giclees from other places.

I'll take a look at the HCG store and see if there is anything that peaks my interest.

I also have stuff that is not gaming or media related. I am a marine biologist so I get things regularly from Pangeaseed, for example.

[Tacoshark]

Some more art I have from the Halo franchise. Next post will have some more posters and maybe a new statue or two, plus something very special.

"Glasslands" giclee 36/100 - thanks to amb6883 for helping me find this



"Silentium" lithograph 152/750





Halo 2 Mylar print 2 91/500 - from 2005, extremely hard to get now



Halo 4: Master Chief E3 exclusive poster signed by Todd MacFarlane 68/300

[KnightOfTruth]

Nice! I've been trying to pick up that Halo 2 Litho as I've seen it pop up on eBay from time to time -- thought I had it for a steal last year around June or so iirc, but ended up going for WAY more than I thought it was worth! Nice find!

[Tacoshark]

Last week I promised something very special but I am holding off for a little while since I like posting items in clusters, often with a theme, and there are a few I won't have for at least a couple weeks. So instead I am going with more movie-related posters, but as promised something very special is included.

"What a Piece of Junk" by Tim Doyle - signed "May the Fourth" timed exclusive





"Ultron" metallic variant by Cassie Callender (4/100) - Thanks to jonkhor86 for directing me to this. So shiny






"This is Berk" variant by Patrick Connan (19/100)



"Smaug" by Craig Drake (100/160) - Something about the simplicity and color contrast I really love about this one




Jaws Chum Chart Blood Variant by Anthony Petrie (49/75) - made for the 40th anniversary of the movie and probably the coolest artwork I have. Lots of cool little references plus all the proper nautical/ bathymetric symbols and oceanographic organization logos (I should know, marine biologist)




All major locations from the film

[CheapAssassin]

Wow Taco I'm so glad you pick up the Avengers piece. It looks stunning when I look at it with my own eyes. Photo somehow don't do it justice.

And I was contemplating to get that Star Wars piece by Tim Doyle! But I past it.. now looking at it it is amazing. Need to budget.

And did u find out Craig Drake from HCG too? He had a show last week and most of his artwork are instant sold out. I really like the one he did for Bruce Lee.. and Smaug is an amazing piece too.

Congrats buddy! Hope u will get more artwork!

[Tacoshark]

Originally Posted by jonkhor86

Wow Taco I'm so glad you pick up the Avengers piece. It looks stunning when I look at it with my own eyes. Photo somehow don't do it justice.

And I was contemplating to get that Star Wars piece by Tim Doyle! But I past it.. now looking at it it is amazing. Need to budget.

And did u find out Craig Drake from HCG too? He had a show last week and most of his artwork are instant sold out. I really like the one he did for Bruce Lee.. and Smaug is an amazing piece too.

Congrats buddy! Hope u will get more artwork!

I sort of agree with the Ultron piece, it is really hard to get the contrast and the metallic sheen that gives it that extra-cool look to show up on a photo but I tried.

With Craig Drake it was actually the other way around, I found out about HCG from a listing for the Smaug print. I would have tried to get a couple of things from that gallery but I have made a couple of very large purchases recently so I need to hold off for a little while.

[CheapAssassin]

I see. I think I read somewhere in my FB newsfeed HCG will have another Craig Drake exhibition again. So if you are a big fan of his, better save up some money

I wonder how did you find all the space to hang all these prints? Or are you like me keep them in a big portfolio?

[Deathhound]

Damn, love those artworks! I'm having my eyes on the How to train your Dragon Litho, too. Love the art!

Where did you get that Smaug one? I agree with you - the simplicity and the colours are what stands out!

[CheapAssassin]

Originally Posted by Deathhound

Damn, love those artworks! I'm having my eyes on the How to train your Dragon Litho, too. Love the art!

Where did you get that Smaug one? I agree with you - the simplicity and the colours are what stands out!

http://hcgart.com/collections/drake2

Go to the link above. It is his Solo Show just ended last week. Most of the artworks are gone, but there are a few left to pick up.

Like I mentioned earlier, there will be another Craig Drake solo show II coming. So keep watch on that website. Or you can like their FB page or twitter.

Hope that helps!

[Deathhound]

Thank you, Jon! Will check it out