tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post8936687479859417659..comments2023-10-01T02:58:49.368-07:00Comments on Shane Oakley Artist: One for sorrow, two for joyJohn Reppionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02028858610415078249noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-67966325511728458242011-01-28T05:35:44.265-08:002011-01-28T05:35:44.265-08:00What a fantastic peice, Shane...and it totally mir...What a fantastic peice, Shane...and it totally mirrors the way I'm thinking too. My stuff is done now, but I shan't be doing it again, as you say, this line of work is a terrific soaker of time and effort, and with little reward at the end it really does make you think---do I really want to do this? I've been messing about 20odd years trying get into the comics arena, still hasn't happened, so yeah 2011 will be different. Beautiful work as usual, love the redesign:)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165082390309346121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-9290925457826899352011-01-27T15:29:50.750-08:002011-01-27T15:29:50.750-08:00john(and leah) - hello strangers!
many thanx.
i ...john(and leah) - hello strangers! <br />many thanx. <br />i really did go for it with HOTD and feel alarmingly good and satisfied - though not smug! - with the end results.<br />but it's lovecraft, and if he's yer bag, it's hard go wrong.<br /><br />do hope we bump into each other sooner rather than later.<br /><br />eric - thankyou. if this biz ain't killed me yet it never will!<br /><br />rob - much excited to see what you and ian have done - no doubt startling.<br />i'd love to make it down to bristol, ain't bin a show for years. if i do, that first pint is on me.<br /><br />andy - the year is already looking shiny and full-of-promise and my head is screwed on tighter than ever.<br />i'm looking to be busy making comics but also letting of steam on a regular basis; so sides stock car smash up, primal scream therapy and bare knuckle fighting, i think a night of beer and curry in good company is a must!shane oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668872825335440593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-81480714355671778212011-01-25T03:40:45.355-08:002011-01-25T03:40:45.355-08:00Great post Shane, sums up a lot of what us frustra...Great post Shane, sums up a lot of what us frustrated creatives think and do... stunning artwork as always though. Here's hoping you a postive 2011 and maybe a meet up with you and Gary on the cards too?Andy Bloorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12091165698175016831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-61550829202408164082011-01-24T07:34:48.043-08:002011-01-24T07:34:48.043-08:00That's a big raw ol' blog post mate and so...That's a big raw ol' blog post mate and some rip roarin' art to follow. I sympathise with much of what you're saying, watching a few parts of my own life slip through my fingers whilst I'm stuck in front of my mac. <br /><br />Can't wait to see this Lovecraft anthology, v excited. I'm only writing in this one, but Ian Culbard's drawn the story I wrote and I'm happy as hell with it.<br /><br />We're launching it at Bristol, any chance you'll make it down? Be good to chat over a pint.Rob Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971248641347207358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-65609613221728143392011-01-24T07:30:17.673-08:002011-01-24T07:30:17.673-08:00Oh man, these pages are amazing!! I can not wait f...Oh man, these pages are amazing!! I can not wait for this.<br /><br />I am in awe of your work.So glad we didn't lose a massive talent like you to the frustrations of the industry. ( and after a coupe of years in "frustrations" is putting it mildly)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375615378259386972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-76979440210023466262011-01-24T07:16:05.660-08:002011-01-24T07:16:05.660-08:00Bloody Hell! The Haunter pages look AMAZING! Hones...Bloody Hell! The Haunter pages look AMAZING! Honestly, the very best stuff I've ever seen from you mate. Can't wait to read the whole thing. <br /><br />Hope 2011 is shaping up nicely thus far and hop our paths cross again soon. <br /><br />Bestest<br /><br />John (& Leah)John Reppionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028858610415078249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-82095172190724712462011-01-22T07:27:37.388-08:002011-01-22T07:27:37.388-08:00alexander - you are a saint and a gent.
readers! ...alexander - you are a saint and a gent.<br /><br />readers! have i not got THE nicest editor in the cosmos?<br /><br />gary - i can't stop some saying otherwise, but i promise if they dare say it to my face i'll punch em in the teeth!<br /><br />thanx, mate. see you soon.shane oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668872825335440593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-3713031752969057372011-01-16T05:16:47.797-08:002011-01-16T05:16:47.797-08:00Good to read such positiveness, mate. I look forwa...Good to read such positiveness, mate. I look forward to seeing all you do and if'n you need any assists, in any way, then you no where I be.<br />Lets meet up soon fer coffee and cake.<br />Crackin' images as well.<br />You is one talented bastid, and don't let anyone say otherwise.Gary Crutchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885276726785830564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-56243451841192284502011-01-13T14:08:56.262-08:002011-01-13T14:08:56.262-08:00Great words Shane and welcome to the land of oppor...Great words Shane and welcome to the land of opportunity that 2011 has ushered in. Loving the Lovecraft, and here's to it being an extremely successful book!Alexander Finbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04557133645763098571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-88716268377366004272011-01-13T05:28:32.179-08:002011-01-13T05:28:32.179-08:00roland - and all the best to you, hope SEXTON BLAK...roland - and all the best to you, hope SEXTON BLAKE knocks socks off!<br /><br />neil - thankyou, thankyou, mate. i'm touched.<br />you're one of the good guys who helped talk a little sense into my sorry skull, and your work and attitude is an inspiration.<br />i salute you, fine sir!<br /><br />so glad you dug them artworks, next time i'll send by pony express - you may get em quicker!<br /><br />jeff - your well wishes mean a lot, thankyou. <br /><br />am aiming to stop hanging and start swinging!<br /><br />paul - yeah, was one of your blogs i read on my 'disappointing 2010 digital tour', but it seems like you've got some new found spirit yerself, you certainly deserve a break.<br /><br />the lovecraft book will be one handsome beast, what with ian culbard and d'israeli strutting their stuff.<br /><br />ade - cheers!<br />after what you did on THE FACELESS, i can't think of anything more natural than you doing some creepy h.p.<br />they are doing another volume...<br /><br />bucky - y know me, i have this bad habit of wanting to speak the truth.<br /><br />i owe you a dozen manly hugs for the sweet words and the concern/support you've given me.<br /><br />...forever a dear friend and GREAT role model.<br /><br />curt - bygones be bygones? you sonofabitch, i should have you hogtied and sodomised by diseased rednecks then buried alive in a ditch.<br /><br />...kidding.<br /><br />i have NO ill feeling towards my favourite groover, we just had a breakdown of communication. <br />i'd still like us to jam somewhere along the way, for sure. <br />drop me a line.<br /><br />...and thankyou for the praise - all fuel for the fight!<br />best to y!shane oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00668872825335440593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-66920975873479240852011-01-11T19:55:18.144-08:002011-01-11T19:55:18.144-08:00You're an amazing artist, Shane, and here'...You're an amazing artist, Shane, and here's hoping 2011 is the year you Break Out Big!!! You've shown me nothing but generosity, I'm afraid I didn't repay it quite in kind (though no ill will was meant in any way)--I'm sorry for that, hope it's bygones, and wish you nothing but the best! I look forward to reading many more comics with your gorgeously moody art!Curt Purcellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580782572650471362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-32483872168470843582011-01-11T03:05:51.592-08:002011-01-11T03:05:51.592-08:00... and the new pictures all look fabulous by the ...... and the new pictures all look fabulous by the way!Mark Buckinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06374011580215652246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-62001677100117747872011-01-11T03:01:38.852-08:002011-01-11T03:01:38.852-08:00That was an amazingly open and honest post Shane. ...That was an amazingly open and honest post Shane. I know you really had a tough 2010 and it is wondeful to see you so positive to make a difference in this new year. I can't wait to see what magic you can create for us all to enjoy in the months ahead.<br />I'm proud of you mate.<br />Bucky<br />xxxMark Buckinghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06374011580215652246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-7991104179647758422011-01-10T19:27:30.779-08:002011-01-10T19:27:30.779-08:00I hope to hell this year is a better one for all o...I hope to hell this year is a better one for all of us - 2010 was tough. Great art man on Lovecraft - I'd love to have a crack at 'ol HP myself one of these days.<br /><br />all the best<br /><br />adeAde Salmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906206135219123778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-29645718997964521182011-01-10T14:21:37.625-08:002011-01-10T14:21:37.625-08:00Ouch, that mirrors my '10.
Good to hear that y...Ouch, that mirrors my '10.<br />Good to hear that you're turning a corner, and that's some stunning art, that's gonna be a hell of a collection.paulhdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927319711682494407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-3710173424016403812011-01-10T12:29:30.928-08:002011-01-10T12:29:30.928-08:00Shane:
As always, I remain in awe of your candor,...Shane:<br /><br />As always, I remain in awe of your candor, your talent, and your commitment.<br /><br />Hang in there and I hope you have a stronger 2011. I look forward to seeing where the work takes you.Jeff Lesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491842493808938908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-78404109671345738252011-01-10T12:09:13.466-08:002011-01-10T12:09:13.466-08:00Well I for one am very glad to "meet" th...Well I for one am very glad to "meet" the 2011 Shane- tho I was quite fond of the Shane of last year,it's a joy to see that he has taken a step or two into the next chapter of his very talented life- I really loved this post,mate and it shows a man ready to boldly go where no artist worth his stones can avoid going: AHEAD (and I am always here if you need any advice,pats on the back,shared bitchin' or just plain chat)...;o)<br /><br />PS- I am also now the proud owner of several top notch pieces of artwork by the aforementioned fellow- beautiful-as expected-and most,most welcome in my collection- thanks,mate and Happy New Shane!Neil D Vokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760833425643323425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34287827.post-73007171576409947072011-01-10T11:32:49.515-08:002011-01-10T11:32:49.515-08:00All the best for 2011. The Lovecraft looks great.All the best for 2011. The Lovecraft looks great.Roland MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680534335099444708noreply@blogger.com