Suggestions needed for Cigar Art

Blak Smyth · 09-16-2011, 10:07 AM

I am thinking about starting to oil paint cigar artwork. I know a couple people currently do this kind of stuff so there might not be any market for this. I plan to offer my artwork originals on canvas for a very affordable price or trade to interested CA members. It will all be one of a kind originals with no prints available.

I am looking for suggestions of subject matter that would appeal to the cigar enthusiast. I have the goal of selling some of my art and would like to know what you BOTL & SOTL here might be interested in.
You are in no way requesting a purchase or ordering anything by making a suggestion of what you would like to see, I just want your opinions. Thank you.

So what ideas do you have?

kelmac07 · 09-16-2011, 10:15 AM

A whole bunch of maduros.

irratebass · 09-16-2011, 10:28 AM

I am VERY interested in something like this....for my "man cave"

I would like to see a nice stogie sitting on top of a nice glass of some alcoholic beverage

Also I would like to see a silloutte of a person (man or woman) exhaling and having the smoke really be the stand out on the picture.

I will think of some more, because I have been thinking about some cigar art, and what has been offered online has been too pricey for me.

blacklabel · 09-16-2011, 10:44 AM

I would love some cigar art as well to go in my bar! Can't wait to see some pics of the work!

DBall · 09-16-2011, 11:04 AM

Some of the more rare/one-off bands

Blak Smyth · 09-16-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

Some of the more rare/one-off bands

Like what specificly?

T.G · 09-16-2011, 11:19 AM

Jesus riding a velociraptor while smoking a cigar and drinking a mojito.

cort · 09-16-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Jesus riding a velociraptor while smoking a cigar and drinking a mojito.

Saddle or bareback?

irratebass · 09-16-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cort

Saddle or bareback?

Jesus don't need no saddle, whatsamattu?

cort · 09-16-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

Jesus don't need no saddle, whatsamattu?

You ever rode a velociraptor bareback?

Blak Smyth · 09-16-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cort

You ever ride a velociraptor bareback backwards naked through a cornfield?

Fixt

WittyUserName · 09-16-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cort

You ever rode a velociraptor bareback?

HAHAHA

But seriously Shane. I was thinking the silhouette of a man/woman smoking a cigar. But have the Cigar in full color (ie, not just a silhouette). All rights reserved as well as the first official print and all working projects.

replicant_argent · 09-16-2011, 11:35 AM

Sgt. Rock, with two fistfuls of BOOM, chewing on a stogie and annihilating a platoon of Nazi Swine.

icehog3 · 09-16-2011, 11:48 AM

Gene Hackman in a powder blue tuxedo, smoking a Rocky Patel The Edge.

Zeuceone · 09-16-2011, 12:10 PM

Check out the stogie photography thread. Some nice pictures in there.

replicant_argent · 09-16-2011, 12:50 PM

15 Naked Transvestites all lying on a floor, smoking, and their sprawled bodies shaping an ISOM.

That's what I'm talkin' bout, Willis.

Blak Smyth · 09-16-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

15 Naked Transvestites all lying on a floor, smoking, and their sprawled bodies shaping an ISOM.

That's what I'm talkin' bout, Willis.

maybe we reel it back just a pinch on the conceptualism!

replicant_argent · 09-16-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

maybe we reel it back just a pinch on the conceptualism!

If one is good, 15 must be better, and you could sell it for a Queens Ransom, my good man!

irratebass · 09-16-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

If one is good, 15 must be better, and you could sell it for a Queens Ransom, my good man!

Well this thread went out of control pretty quickly

shilala · 09-16-2011, 01:12 PM

I think a bunch of cc's in a row viewed from 5:00 tilted on maybe a 30 degree from horizontal axis would look wicked cool. Black and white. Or maybe black on some neutral color to match walls.

Another thought...
You're really good at taking ideas from guys and putting them to mock-up. Do custom work based on the input you get from guys. Maybe they'd even submit photos you could work from?
I took a set of pics awhile back and put them in a super wide frame and I loved it. I had it outside so it didn't last. If I could find that and have you do an original with a variety of cc bands, that'd rock.

What kind of pricetag would something like that carry? Obviously size would dictate, but maybe a size/price range?

09-16-2011, 10:07 AM	#1
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Suggestions needed for Cigar Art I am thinking about starting to oil paint cigar artwork. I know a couple people currently do this kind of stuff so there might not be any market for this. I plan to offer my artwork originals on canvas for a very affordable price or trade to interested CA members. It will all be one of a kind originals with no prints available. I am looking for suggestions of subject matter that would appeal to the cigar enthusiast. I have the goal of selling some of my art and would like to know what you BOTL & SOTL here might be interested in. You are in no way requesting a purchase or ordering anything by making a suggestion of what you would like to see, I just want your opinions. Thank you. So what ideas do you have? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

09-16-2011, 10:15 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art A whole bunch of maduros. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-16-2011, 10:28 AM	#3
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art I am VERY interested in something like this....for my "man cave" I would like to see a nice stogie sitting on top of a nice glass of some alcoholic beverage Also I would like to see a silloutte of a person (man or woman) exhaling and having the smoke really be the stand out on the picture. I will think of some more, because I have been thinking about some cigar art, and what has been offered online has been too pricey for me. __________________

09-16-2011, 10:44 AM	#4
blacklabel Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Adam Location: North Georgia Posts: 17 Trading: (0)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art I would love some cigar art as well to go in my bar! Can't wait to see some pics of the work!

09-16-2011, 11:04 AM	#5
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art Some of the more rare/one-off bands __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

09-16-2011, 11:19 AM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art Jesus riding a velociraptor while smoking a cigar and drinking a mojito.

09-16-2011, 11:35 AM	#13
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art Sgt. Rock, with two fistfuls of BOOM, chewing on a stogie and annihilating a platoon of Nazi Swine. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

09-16-2011, 11:48 AM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,261 Trading: (60)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art Gene Hackman in a powder blue tuxedo, smoking a Rocky Patel The Edge. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-16-2011, 12:10 PM	#15
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art Check out the stogie photography thread. Some nice pictures in there.

09-16-2011, 12:50 PM	#16
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art 15 Naked Transvestites all lying on a floor, smoking, and their sprawled bodies shaping an ISOM. That's what I'm talkin' bout, Willis. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

09-16-2011, 01:12 PM	#20
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Suggestions needed for Cigar Art I think a bunch of cc's in a row viewed from 5:00 tilted on maybe a 30 degree from horizontal axis would look wicked cool. Black and white. Or maybe black on some neutral color to match walls. Another thought... You're really good at taking ideas from guys and putting them to mock-up. Do custom work based on the input you get from guys. Maybe they'd even submit photos you could work from? I took a set of pics awhile back and put them in a super wide frame and I loved it. I had it outside so it didn't last. If I could find that and have you do an original with a variety of cc bands, that'd rock. What kind of pricetag would something like that carry? Obviously size would dictate, but maybe a size/price range? __________________