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Topic: Ed Hengeveld Space Art (book)
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heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 13, 2008 10:13 AM
   
Thanks Andy. I was half expecting today that after Belgium the UK would be next in the slowly expanding wave of books spreading over the globe...Ed |
nasamad
Member Posts: 1821
From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted December 13, 2008 12:07 PM
Got to my mums today to find my book waiting for me, a great job Ed, wonderful paintings beautifully presented. Now I just have to decide on what to commission you to paint for me!Adam |
Philip
Member Posts: 4495
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted December 13, 2008 12:41 PM
So far: The Netherlands - Belgium - United Kingdom... other European destinations Ed? |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 13, 2008 01:42 PM
Others were sent to Austria, the US and Canada.Ed |
medaris
Member Posts: 174
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted December 14, 2008 12:55 PM
I was delighted with my copy - thanks, Ed. |
space4u
Member Posts: 269
From: Cleveland, OH USA
Registered: Aug 2006
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posted December 15, 2008 10:53 AM
I can happily announce that my copy of Ed's awesome book has made it safely to the USA. It is truly a beautiful book Ed. I really like how you incorporated pictures of John Glenn, Charlie Duke and other astronauts with YOUR artwork. Nice job with the packaging as well.Thanks so much, Marcy |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 15, 2008 02:09 PM
Wow, that was quick. In the US already? Thanks for letting me know, Marcy.Ed |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 728
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Registered: Jan 2002
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posted December 15, 2008 02:45 PM
Ed, I can confirm arrival here in Dyer, Indiana today with the mail just a few short moments ago. I'm reading it on a very cold and icy Northwest Indiana day - and I have to say, it warms one's heart. What a wonderful book! Thank you so much for organizing. Rich |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted December 15, 2008 05:26 PM
Houston, we have a space art book... Ed, your book arrived here today. Thank you! |
Philip
Member Posts: 4495
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted December 16, 2008 09:45 AM
Well it's all happy faces so far, excellent job Ed!  |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2300
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted December 16, 2008 01:31 PM
Space Art - The Book is safely at the launch site.Thanks Ed! Tim
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Philip
Member Posts: 4495
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted December 17, 2008 12:29 PM
That would be an idea, as the book is light and in a nice size, curious to see the first flown "Space Art" book on collectSPACE.com |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1046
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted December 17, 2008 03:38 PM
Ed my copy arrived in Atlanta yesterday in perfect condition thanks to the excellent packaging. Thank you. The first pieces of the Mercury astronauts are beautiful. The likenesses of Shepard, Grissom and Schirra are astounding and they just jump off the page. What terrific skill.Kudos Ed! |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 17, 2008 11:59 PM
It's always nice to wake up to this sort of messages. Thank you very much, Gary!Ed |
Aztecdoug
Member Posts: 1288
From: Huntington Beach
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted December 18, 2008 12:23 AM
Number 28/50 found it's way to California today. The book is very nicely done. The artwork is represented very well. I also enjoyed reading the stories behind some of the paintings very much.Thanks Ed! ------------------
Kind Regards Douglas Henry Enjoy yourself and have fun.... it is only a hobby!
http://home.earthlink.net/~aztecdoug/ |
poolman18
Member Posts: 220
From: Ontario,Canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted December 18, 2008 08:54 AM
Ed, copies 6 & 7 arrived in Spaceport Canada. They are all that I imagined. Great work.Can't wait to see the next one. You know what I mean. David |
blue_eyes
Member Posts: 159
From: North Carolina, USA
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted December 18, 2008 05:36 PM
IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh, Ed! It's AWESOME. Utterly MAGNIFICENT!! The colors, the clarity, the detail, the dedication (oh gosh, completely unbelievable)... Ed, this is truly a MASTERPIECE. And beyond that, I'm totally speechless. Congratulations, and THANK YOU. Anne |
davidcwagner
Member Posts: 356
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted December 19, 2008 02:01 AM
Santa was early. Copies 15 & 16 made it to Albuquerque. Great book Ed. |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2300
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted December 19, 2008 06:20 AM
When I mentioned that a copy had arrived at the launch site I was being a bit dramatic. Actually copy 50/50 (my request) is at home about 12 miles west of Pad 39.Ed having seen many of these images in posts on cS over the years I was familiar with your work. But the book is awesome! Your attention to detail is way above what I seem to be able to accomplish. This book will have a place of honor among my other "space books." (and I'll emial you next year - I DO have an idea for a collaboration. I've just got to work out the logistics.) your humbled fellow artist,
Tim |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 19, 2008 07:15 AM
Thanks to my international friends for all the kind words about my book. I didn't think it would have such an impact. Reading all the comments makes me feel warm all over.  For me this is a great way to end a very good year.And Tim, I can't wait to hear what you have in mind... Ed |
Philip
Member Posts: 4495
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted December 20, 2008 10:11 AM
100th reply in an excellent topic! Thanks again Ed for this superb Christmas initiative! |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 27, 2008 04:15 AM
 This year was already a good one for me personally, but it ended a bit surrealistically: I was asked this week to become the new artist for one of the top comic series here in The Netherlands. The series is called "Storm" and is a science-fiction tale that was painted for many years by British artist Don Lawrence, whom I admired very much. Lawrence passed away a few years ago and a new team of two artist took over, continuing the comic together with the man who wrote the stories for all these years. Now they are forming
a second team and the editor of the series asked me to paint the pages that would be pencilled by another wellknown Dutch artist! I could not believe it when I heard it. Of course I had serious doubts about this. First, I don't think I am THAT good. But
more importantly, it would mean more work than I can imagine. If such a comic would be published once a year, that would mean painting 46 pages, each page consisting of at least 10 little paintings. Right now I can do 15-20 paintings a year with some effort. And I probably would not have time for any space paintings anymore. So I thought about this and then said no. But I was of course flattered that they even considered me and it ended the year even more positive than I had imagined. Here's to more positive news for everybody in 2009! Ed |
mensax
Member Posts: 861
From: Virginia
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted December 27, 2008 05:30 AM
Ed,Congratulations on the offer... yes, you are "that good". I think I can speak for many who are thankful that you declined. We all look forward to your next painting. Noah |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 27, 2008 06:16 AM
Thank you, Noah I have almost completed my next painting, which is called "Mister Galileo was correct!". I'll let you guess what it is about... Ed |
Philip
Member Posts: 4495
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted December 27, 2008 06:40 AM
Galileo was right, not everything revolves around the EARTH!Ed, time to change careers and to go 100% on the artistic tour !!! |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 2300
From: Titusville, FL USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted December 27, 2008 07:19 AM
Ed buddy -You ARE that good. They asked because your art proved it to them. I hope you re-consider but I of course understand that you will make the right decision for you and your family. Congratulations on the compliment of being asked. Tim |
cspg
Member Posts: 3315
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted December 27, 2008 09:12 AM
Ed,What about a link to the comics you've mentioned? Translated into another language than Dutch? Thanks. Chris.
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heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted December 27, 2008 09:51 AM
Chris, try: www.storm.nl/ Only in Dutch, sorry! But if you click on 'strips', then select for example 'deel 1' (click on purple letters), you can see a preview. Ed |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 728
From:
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted December 27, 2008 10:36 AM
Ed, Congratulations on the honor of being asked, and on making such a wise choice for us space fans!  As others have already said, you are that good. What is a Storm fan's loss, is of course our great gain! Can't wait to see the next Hengeveld work. Best wishes to you and yours in '09 and beyond. Rich |
cspg
Member Posts: 3315
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted December 28, 2008 12:08 AM
Ed,Thanks for the link. "Storm" has been (and latest volumes still are) published in French but apparently not reprinted. Exist in English too - seems to be very limited print runs, thus high prices. Looking at some neat wallpaper images from the series, I understand why you turned it down. Chris. |
Space Emblem Art
Member Posts: 149
From: Citrus Heights, CA - USA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted December 28, 2008 12:59 AM
Ed,Congratulations on being recognized by the outside world for your great talent. You deserve to feel proud. Continued best wishes, Bill |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted January 06, 2009 01:42 PM
 A little off-topic, but as it was discussed here hopefully Robert will allow it this once. I wanted to show a little test-painting that I made for the Storm-comic. Although I declined the offer, I just wanted to know if I could do it technically. It may look like a nice picture, but for myself I know that I would not be good enough. Back to painting space! Ed |
Space Emblem Art
Member Posts: 149
From: Citrus Heights, CA - USA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted January 06, 2009 02:57 PM
Ed,Nonetheless, it is a very nice diversion and a treat to see another side of your talents. Bill |
cspg
Member Posts: 3315
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted January 06, 2009 11:51 PM
oh-oh...  collectSPACE will need some PG rating now... Ed, why not combine the... hmmm... lady (aaargh) with her whip (!) with space paintings?  Chris. |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted January 07, 2009 12:12 AM
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Originally posted by cspg:
Ed, why not combine the... hmmm... lady (aaargh) with her whip (!) with space paintings?
I guess there's a market for everything Ed |
Philip
Member Posts: 4495
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted January 07, 2009 10:29 AM
Ed, what's the status on the Apollo 14 painting You're working on as seen on the last page of the book? |
WAWalsh
Member Posts: 762
From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
Registered: May 2000
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posted January 07, 2009 10:45 AM
quote:
Originally posted by cspg:
Ed, why not combine the... hmmm... lady (aaargh) with her whip (!) with space paintings?
Isn't that the first portrait of the new NASA Administrator? |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted January 07, 2009 11:46 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Philip:
Ed, what's the status on the Apollo 14 painting You're working on as seen on the last page of the book?
Philip, that painting was completed in 2004. Ed |
Philip
Member Posts: 4495
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted January 07, 2009 11:57 AM
Never saw that one, not on cS.com nor on Jerome's website  |
heng44
Member Posts: 2292
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted January 08, 2009 12:00 AM
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Originally posted by Philip:
Never saw that one, not on cS.com nor on Jerome's website
There probably is more you have never seen... Ed |
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