"Carrie" -- Slip Cases and Tray Cases by bookslipcase.com

[Dolso]

Many of you may have already heard, but I thought I’d post it here also. I have a two-part offering of cases for the first edition of “Carrie”.

Slip Cases
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/Carrie_first_2_11_.JPG

The first part consists of a Slip Case. The only limitation on these is that there will not be more than 60 made. It will be engraved with your choice of one of the original pieces by Rachel Readman - see pics. Even though it won’t have the additional art or letter designation of the tray cases, it will be similar in design and material but is substantially less expensive – made of Maple with ‘streaked’ Maple spine, a spine label matching the ones used for the Lettered Cases and black felt liner ~~ This will be available for $135. I will have some of these available to ship by the end of February.

If you’d like to order a slip case or would like more info please email me at info@bookslipcase.com. Feel free to PM me but be aware, I'm much quicker responding to emails.....

The second part of the offer is for Matching Lettered "Carrie" cases. These will only be available for those that purchased one of the "Salem's Lot" Lettered cases. All of the ‘Lot purchasers should have received an email with this offer in December. If you didn’t get one or otherwise need to get in touch with me about them, feel free to email me at info@bookslipcase.com. (or you can PM) These traycases will be engraved with your choice of one of the cover engravings shown below, will have your matching Letter and will also have one piece of original art produced by Rachel Readman mounted on the inside of the lid.

Original Art Engravings
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Engraving_eyes_only.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Engraving_Prayers_only.JPG

The pic below is an example of Rachels' art and is an example of one of the original pieces that will be contained in this case. Rachel has said that it will be a 'mixed-bag' - some oils, some water-colors, some colored-pencil, etc. Please visit her website at http://www.rachelreadman.com

Original Additional Art
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_Oil_1_Doc.JPG

"Carrie" will be the final case of the matching set of cases that started with "Night Shift" (art by Glen Chadbourne) - then to "The Shining" (Glen Chadbourne and Erin Wells art) - and then to "Salem's Lot" (Glen Chadbourne and Ned Dameron art).

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch......
Dick

[Merlin1958]

As always, Dick these will rock!!! Rachel was an inspired choice of artist!!!!! They look to be just incredible!!

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I really LOVE that art of "Carrie" in the school and the fire!!! Awesome!!!

[Tito_Villa]

Good luck with selling them Dick, again, if I wasn't saving for a wedding!

[Shannon]

Very nice! I love that artwork.

[Ricky]

I won't be ordering one, but I love that Carrie art!

[Jimimck]

Ah very cool! A nice piece to finish off the set.
I also love the fact you are doing a slipcase option too. If I had a first edition Carrie, I'd be real keen.

[Dolso]

I've had a couple questions on the cover art ....

Rachel did take a little 'artistic license' with the art used for the engraving below. The piece is meant to represent (and to my mind succeeded in representing) several of the main themes of the story --- the fire surrounding her overbearing and zealously religious mother who is pictured on the cross. The eyes looking down being the 'hidden' girl/ second personality/unrealised power that only presents herself later.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Engraving_eyes_only.JPG

(I wonder if "zealously" is even a word.....???)

[Merlin1958]

Very "insightful" pieces!!!!

[Patrick]

That one is my favorite of the two. Also, I really love that sample artwork that you showed in the first post. Rachel is a quite talented artist.

[Merlin1958]

That one is my favorite of the two. Also, I really love that sample artwork that you showed in the first post. Rachel is a quite talented artist.

Yes, She is most certainly!!!!

[neosatus]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_Oil_1_Doc.JPG


Wow, that is just incredible.

[Dolso]

She says that this is also oil on Belgian linen-boards. I am VERY impressed with Rachels' work. I might get a couple extras of these for myself!!


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_2_doc.JPG

[cit74]

She says that this is also oil on Belgian linen-boards. I am VERY impressed with Rachels' work. I might get a couple extras of these for myself!!


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_2_doc.JPG

a great piece - too bad I kinda keep kosher - I think this goes against a few things for me...:)

[Jimimck]

I really like that piece too. She does some great work for sure.

[Patrick]

Wow!

[Merlin1958]

Wow!

Ditto!!!!

[Dolso]

From the first page of “Carrie”……

“August 19, 1966

It was reliably reported by several persons that a rain of stones fell from a clear blue sky on Carlin Street in the town of Chamberlain on August 17th. The stones fell principally on the home of Mrs. Margaret White, damaging the roof extensively and ruining two gutters and a downspout valued at approximately $25. Mrs. White, a widow, lives with her three-year old daughter, Carietta.
Mrs. White could not be reached for comment.”



http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/4_watercolor_Carrie_web.jpg

In all honesty, I hadn't read this book in over 30 years until I received this piece. I had to go back and read it again to refresh my memory!

I think this is one of the iconic scenes that everyone remembers!


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_3_doc.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Fantastic.

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm really glad I've got my down payment in on one of these!

[Merlin1958]

Very Cool!!!

[Bad Penny]

Way cool, can't wait to see what pieces will go with mine when the times comes -- awesome stuff !!! :excited:

[Merlin1958]

Way cool, can't wait to see what pieces will go with mine when the times comes -- awesome stuff !!! :excited:

I already have mine!!! I'm on the "Christmas Card" list!!!! LOL LOL LOL


http://imageshack.us/a/img689/9794/001oer.jpg


:nana::nana::nana::nana::nana::nana:

[Bad Penny]

Hmm, guess I'm on the same Xmas List aye mate ????

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Dolso%20Cases/CARRIE1.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Hmm, guess I'm on the same Xmas List aye mate ????

http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg502/GrantWootton/Dolso%20Cases/CARRIE1.jpg

Dolso is "two-timing" me? LOL Rightly so, Grant you rock almost as much as I!!!! LOL LOL

[Bad Penny]

As always, Wild Bill, your modesty is outweighed only by your chiseled good looks :smile:

[Rachel Readman]

Hey eveyone, good to read the feedback here and know you are all enjoying what I have come up with for Carrie. I'm just working on the 8th piece now and Dick has scans and photos of the seven I finished already.

I'll have some other LONG awaited news soon too!

Stay safe and happy.

[Sir_Boomme]

yeah rachel... you've definantly kicked these art pieces out of the park.... and I totally love that little piggy pic !!!

[Dolso]

More of Rachels' art. I also have these up on my website on the "Carrie" page...

Another 'Piggy Pic' for you Terry........... a whole new meaning to Pork Chops!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/7_pen_ink_Carrie_doc.jpg

Temper Tantrums on the way home from school....
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/6_Carrie_doc.jpg

Fire and Brimstone (without the brimstone...)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/5_Oil_Carrie_doc.JPG

Your 'long awaited' news, Rachel? Anything to do with a Crimson King?

[Merlin1958]

Very, very cool pics!!!!!


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[Rachel Readman]

Good to know you got all those Dick. I'm on with the next one right now...

[Dolso]

Good to know you got all those Dick. I'm on with the next one right now...

Sorry, I guess I've been a little neglectful in talking to you -- been busy building the cases. I'm loving your pieces though! They have a completely different 'feel' than a lot of the other art I've seen.

BTW - for those of you that ordered the lettered case - if you didn't designate which engraving you wanted on the lid of your case, please either e-mail me (info @ bookslipcase.com) or PM me with your preference of either "Eyes" or "Prayers" .

Thanks.......

[Lauterer]

Wonderful paintings... my first dolso case arrived... waiting for the second AND the new Carrie-Slipcase...

Excellent work Dolso and Rachel!!

[Merlin1958]

You folks out there lucky enough to have a 1/1 "Carrie" need to get one of these "bad boys" for your book!!!!!


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[Rachel Readman]

"Your 'long awaited' news, Rachel? Anything to do with a Crimson King?"

dad a chee dud a chum :ninja:

No problem Dick, as long as you got the emails. I was just thinking I might have to send them again.
Hope the case builds are going well.

[Shannon]

Amazing artwork, all of it. We're big fans here in the Ambannon household. :)

[Ben Staad]

dad a chee dud a chum :ninja:


One of my favorite sounds!

[Dolso]

Examples of the two different engravings for the Lettered Tray cases.

'PRAYERS'
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/2_finished_Prayers_3_doc.JPG

'EYES'
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/2_finished_Eyes_doc.JPG

[Tito_Villa]

Very smart!

[Coulrophobia]

They look incredible!! Beautiful craftsmanship.

[Dolso]

Another of Rachels work!!

This is the 'Penance' room with the Blue light....

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/8_Carrie_Ink_on_Bristol_Board.jpg

I thought the wall painting in this one was quite intriguing --

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/8_Wall_Painting.jpg

[Jimimck]

Nice to see the cool art still coming along.

[Shannon]

Love it.

[Merlin1958]

They're both very good, but I really like the second one!!! She is very innovative to come up with these scene's for Art!!!


Not sure that came out right!! LOL

[Coulrophobia]

Love art within art/ Story within a story. Very nice!!!

[Patrick]

I really like Rachel Readman's art.

[Dolso]

This one is a "front-to-back" (or "back-to-front") of the one in post #17!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/9_Carrie_Pencil_on_Bristol_Board_sm_doc.jpg

If you haven't seen Rachels newest sculpture, check out her thread http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?11647-Artist-Rachel-Readman/page3 post #62

AWESOME stuff!

[Merlin1958]

This one is a "front-to-back" (or "back-to-front") of the one in post #17!!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/9_Carrie_Pencil_on_Bristol_Board_sm_doc.jpg

If you haven't seen Rachels newest sculpture, check out her thread http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?11647-Artist-Rachel-Readman/page3 post #62

AWESOME stuff!

That's a very cool illustration!!! I've seen the new sculpture and it is wonderful!!! She's looking to donate one to the fund raiser. She is one talented lady!!!

[Dolso]

More of Rachel's Art ---

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/11_Carrie_doc.jpg

I'll be posting more of these as I get them.

Have you re-read the book yet? It's definitely worth the short time it takes!! Makes you remember why you STARTED liking King!!

[Merlin1958]

More of Rachel's Art ---

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/11_Carrie_doc.jpg

I'll be posting more of these as I get them.

Have you re-read the book yet? It's definitely worth the short time it takes!! Makes you remember why you STARTED liking King!!

WOW!!! another stunning piece!!!

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Jimimck]

Loving the piece of Carrie from behind. Also, just checked out the new sculpture. OMG how cool is that!

[Merlin1958]

Loving the piece of Carrie from behind. Also, just checked out the new sculpture. OMG how cool is that!

Yeah, this young lady has boatloads of talent!!!

[Jimimck]

I must admit however, I was little surprised at the cost. As awesome as it is, pretty sure there won't be one in my collection for a while (pending that lotto win I keep planning for...)

[Merlin1958]

I must admit however, I was little surprised at the cost. As awesome as it is, pretty sure there won't be one in my collection for a while (pending that lotto win I keep planning for...)

I have been conversing with her with regard to several projects, and her talent and the amount of time that goes into these pieces are both considerable. FWIW, not only do the pieces hold their value, they increase rather quickly as well!!

[Jimimck]

I have been conversing with her with regard to several projects, and her talent and the amount of time that goes into these pieces are both considerable. FWIW, not only do the pieces hold their value, they increase rather quickly as well!!


Oh my comment was in no way designed to imply I didn't think the piece was worth the asking price, just that that kind of money is more than I could pay... I'm sure to those who collect this type of art, it is well worth the money. And again, this is an awesome scultpure of Oy and Jake!

[Merlin1958]

I have been conversing with her with regard to several projects, and her talent and the amount of time that goes into these pieces are both considerable. FWIW, not only do the pieces hold their value, they increase rather quickly as well!!


Oh my comment was in no way designed to imply I didn't think the piece was worth the asking price, just that that kind of money is more than I could pay... I'm sure to those who collect this type of art, it is well worth the money. And again, this is an awesome scultpure of Oy and Jake!

No need to quantify, James I was just offering some background for others!! You're good, dude!!! LOL

[barlow]

Hey Bill-
Do you know which engraving design has been more popular, "Eyes" or "Prayers"?

[Merlin1958]

Hey Bill-
Do you know which engraving design has been more popular, "Eyes" or "Prayers"?

Unfortunately, I have not been as "up to date" as usual for this one, but I would say "Eyes". At least that's the one I got!!! Very cool case, no? Dick is a "Master" no doubt!!!

[barlow]

I went with "Prayers" I find the prospective that she used very menacing! but the "Eyes" one is really starting to grow on me.

[Merlin1958]

I went with "Prayers" I find the prospective that she used very menacing! but the "Eyes" one is really starting to grow on me.

They're both very good, it's just a matter of taste. Here's mine...


http://imageshack.us/a/img689/9794/001oer.jpg

Which, because Dick is such an awesome guy, I received as a "Xmas gift"!!!

[barlow]

That's a pretty sweet present!

[Merlin1958]

That's a pretty sweet present!

Generally, he gets steaks, and I get wood!!! LOL LOL LOL

[Dolso]

Hmmmm, I get wood too - but not so much now as 30-40 years ago.....

I've been sort of neglectful in posting Rachels art. She's progressing nicely ---

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/12_Carrie_doc.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/10_Carrie_oil_Pencil_on_Bristol_board_doc.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/13_Carrie_doc_High_Voltage_Rock-n-Roll.jpg

The 'Eyes' engraving is slightly in the lead - but only by about 2 or 3.....

And you're right Bill - I think a person actually has to try to do these things (sculpting, painting, etc.) to appreciate how much time they actually entail. Aside from the massive amount of talent and perseverance required, it take countless hours of patience to produce something even remotely desirable!!

[Shannon]

I love how Rachel Readman can do everything. And she's a cutie, too! Number one fan, right here. :)

[Rachel Readman]

A cutie hey, love you too sweets, hehe.

Next Carrie piece is almost done!

[Merlin1958]

You are one talented individual, M' Lady!!!!


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[Dolso]

Uno Mas.....


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/14_Carrie_doc.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

I really like that one.

[Lauterer]

Me too! A reputation pic...!

[bdwyer19]

Dick - How many Carrie cases do you anticipate being made?

[Patrick]

Great stuff, Rachel!

[Merlin1958]

Uno Mas.....


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/14_Carrie_doc.jpg


Oooohhh!!! I really like this one as well!!!

:clap::clap::clap:

[Dolso]

Here's another from Rachel -- This is the 15th completed. We have 5 more to go before we can complete everything and then ship....

"Tick Tock says the Scary Clock"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/15_Carrie.jpg

[Merlin1958]

WOW!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Here's another from Rachel -- This is the 15th completed. We have 5 more to go before we can complete everything and then ship....

"Tick Tock says the Scary Clock"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/15_Carrie.jpg
That may be the most impressive (less than violent) piece I have seen. Magnificent.

[Garrell]

Favorite so far, awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChristineB]

The clock is amazing!

[sentinel]

Love that clock artwork!

[Rachel Readman]

Hmmm, OK. Interesting feedback on that one. I don't know what I should have expected but it wasn't that. Thanks everyone very much appreciated!

Would be interesting to know why you all like the Black Forest Cuckoo Clock and the previous picture so much? Probably hard or impossible to describe for many of you and you may not even know why yourself, maybe you 'just do'. It would be helpful to me in my work if you could explain.

[barlow]

Hmmm, OK. Interesting feedback on that one. I don't know what I should have expected but it wasn't that. Thanks everyone very much appreciated!

Would be interesting to know why you all like the Black Forest Cuckoo Clock and the previous picture so much? Probably hard or impossible to describe for many of you and you may not even know why yourself, maybe you 'just do'. It would be helpful to me in my work if you could explain.
There have been several that I have been very impressed with! The first one with Carrie walking in the flames, the blue room had cool detail and feel. I really liked the colors in the second to last one, Carrie and Mrs.White illuminated by fire. The cuckoo clock has great detail, as do several of the pieces, there is something disturbing and off about it!

Thanks for all the awesome art Rachel!

Ken

[Dolso]

FWIW I think my favorites (in no particular order) would be -- (maybe I'm a closet pyromaniac??)

Carrie surrounded by flamess...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_Oil_1_Doc.JPG

Carrie & the Cross...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/5_Oil_Carrie_doc.JPG

The Penance Room...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/8_Carrie_Ink_on_Bristol_Board.jpg

Carrie & her Mom...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/14_Carrie_doc.jpg

But then it's hard to decide between

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/15_Carrie.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/12_Carrie_doc.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_3_doc.JPG

IN other words, I think they're all just pretty darn good!!!

[barlow]

FWIW I think my favorites (in no particular order) would be -- (maybe I'm a closet pyromaniac??)

Carrie surrounded by flamess...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_Oil_1_Doc.JPG

Carrie & the Cross...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/5_Oil_Carrie_doc.JPG

The Penance Room...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/8_Carrie_Ink_on_Bristol_Board.jpg

Carrie & her Mom...
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/14_Carrie_doc.jpg

But then it's hard to decide between

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/15_Carrie.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/12_Carrie_doc.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/Carrie_3_doc.JPG

IN other words, I think they're all just pretty darn good!!!

I agree those are all the ones at the top of my list (particularly those top four then I would have to go with the Cuckcoo clock ), maybe I will be lucky enough to get one of them in my letter L case!

Ken

[Rachel Readman]

So fire, colour and detail are the order of the day it would seem.

I have something quite different and unique from the norm planned for a couple of these last few.

[Dolso]

"Torment and Rage"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/16_Carrie_Torment_and_Rage.jpg

(I think my mom had that expression on her face every now and then as I was growing up!!)

[Dolso]

I have something quite different and unique from the norm planned for a couple of these last few.

And I think you have certainly succeeded!! I believe I've added another to my list of favorites!!

This is an etching on copper board. Rachel sent 3 different pics of it since the copper sheen doesn't show up like it should...

"Final Revenge"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/17_Carrie_1_Final_Revenge_etching_on_copper_board. jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/17_Carrie_2_Final_Revenge_etching_on_copper_board. jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/17_Carrie_3_Final_Revenge_etching_on_copper_board. jpg

[bdwyer19]

"Torment and Rage"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/16_Carrie_Torment_and_Rage.jpg

(I think my mom had that expression on her face every now and then as I was growing up!!)

Probably my least favorite of everything shown so far. The mom looks too much like Ronnie James Dio!

[Merlin1958]

I have something quite different and unique from the norm planned for a couple of these last few.

And I think you have certainly succeeded!! I believe I've added another to my list of favorites!!

This is an etching on copper board. Rachel sent 3 different pics of it since the copper sheen doesn't show up like it should...

"Final Revenge"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/17_Carrie_1_Final_Revenge_etching_on_copper_board. jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/17_Carrie_2_Final_Revenge_etching_on_copper_board. jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/17_Carrie_3_Final_Revenge_etching_on_copper_board. jpg

WOW!!! That's really something!!

[Patrick]

Final Revenge is my favorite so far. Cuckoo clock and the kitchen scene are close 2nd and close 3rd. 4th would be the colorful stage scene. I like the others too, just throwing in my top rankings for the conversation.

[Lauterer]

Final revenge ist the best for me. Mainly because its a "moving" picture where you have thoughts about what happens in the next few seconds. Its sort of cinema in your head, brilliant picture!

[Merlin1958]

Final revenge ist the best for me. Mainly because its a "moving" picture where you have thoughts about what happens in the next few seconds. Its sort of cinema in your head, brilliant picture!

Astute observation!!! I'll second the motion.

[Garrell]

Winner also:)

[Rachel Readman]

The Mother does look a little bit like Ronnie James Dio now that you mention it LOL. That was not deliberate or intentional. However she is meant to be butch and man-like. That 'Dick's Mother glaring look' haha was what I hoped to capture in her expression.

There are a couple of these pieces that I would have done differently or that don't stand out among the crowd. I think doing this many, any artist would find that would happen and as always you're never going to please everyone all of the time. I honestly NEVER feel a work is completely finished and could always re-work, refine or start all over, especially when looking back at past work months or years later. I find I just have to let go of this otherwise I'd never finish anything, it's an odd phenomena that I am sure most artists, musicians, writers etc experience. I only hope that nobody is dissatisfied with the peice(s) they receive with cases.

I'm relieved that the etching is getting the thumbs up, I wasn't sure what you would all feel about it given that fire, colour and detail seemed to be pushing the right buttons.

Just going to try something out for the next one to see how it looks and if I feel it works well, it will add another spice to the recipe and be something a little different again to Final Revenge.

More to follow shortly...

[Dolso]

And 'shortly' it is!! These are several views of another etching with a little paint thrown in ... (it's not actually 'thrown in' but you get my drift)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/18_Carrie_2_.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/18_Carrie_3_.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/18_Carrie_4_.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/706/medium/18_Carrie_1_.JPG

[barlow]

Both of the etchings are amazing!

[barlow]

Rachel, I don't want to sound like a dirty old man asking is there going to be one for the shower scene or more appropriately the post shower scene? I might be dirty and I am a man, but I am not old! in all seriousness it is an important scene in the book, and it could be done tastefully.

[Randall Flagg]

Rachel, I don't want to sound like a dirty old man asking is there going to be one for the shower scene or more appropriately the post shower scene? I might be dirty and I am a man, but I am not old! in all seriousness it is an important scene in the book, and it could be done tastefully.
I imagine the scene as a tiled floor, possibly one foot visible, and a SMALL amount of blood in/on the edge of the drain. Maybe even an over/under shot-scene, above the breasts shock, and the aforementioned scene.

[barlow]

Rachel, I don't want to sound like a dirty old man asking is there going to be one for the shower scene or more appropriately the post shower scene? I might be dirty and I am a man, but I am not old! in all seriousness it is an important scene in the book, and it could be done tastefully.
I imagine the scene as a tiled floor, possibly one foot visible, and a SMALL amount of blood in/on the edge of the drain. Maybe even an over/under shot-scene, above the breasts shock, and the aforementioned scene.

Going with the scene from her eyes would be a really cool perspective, nice idea Jerome! I would think one of her getting teased and harassed in the aftermath of that scene would be a must as well!

Ken

[Dolso]

Rachel, I don't want to sound like a dirty old man asking is there going to be one for the shower scene ....? I might be dirty and I am a man, but I am not old!.....

I might be dirty - I am a Man - and I AM old ---- that being said a little T&A never hurt........it always sells or at least draws attention!!

[Rachel Readman]

Don't worry, I'm on it. The shower scene is coming, one more to come first.

Do I do the shower scene as an etching, painting or both? Maybe pencil, pen and ink with paint or just inks, pastels, acrylic or oil paint?? What would you all like to see?

[Randall Flagg]

I am not an artist, nor a visualize person. Don't take my idea, but if asked, I see Carrie's distraught face (corner/angle shot, no more than 15% of the entire image) in a mirror, somehow (Not sure how to frame the POV), the reflection "reflects"
a single drop of blood. You are from the UK where an artistic image of a 17 year old might be embraced. In the USA it clearly must be inferred (if breasts, or below waist are depicted), that the subject(s) are of age.
The rules/laws make it tough for artists, but also are designed to make it tough on predators/pedophiles.

[Merlin1958]

Don't worry, I'm on it. The shower scene is coming, one more to come first.

Do I do the shower scene as an etching, painting or both? Maybe pencil, pen and ink with paint or just inks, pastels, acrylic or oil paint?? What would you all like to see?

I vote for oil. However, I'm sure anything you decide will be amazing!!!

Gotta admit the "etchings" are both unique and stunning!! They even be my new favorite medium. Very cool stuff there, M'Lady!!!

[barlow]

Don't worry, I'm on it. The shower scene is coming, one more to come first.

Do I do the shower scene as an etching, painting or both? Maybe pencil, pen and ink with paint or just inks, pastels, acrylic or oil paint?? What would you all like to see?

I vote for oils, I love the detail in the oil pieces you have done for this project. This is a Scene that definitely deserves to be one of your awesome oil paintings (like Carrie & the Cross, Carrie sitting in the chair covered in blood, etc.). I have been able to tell the medium on most of the pieces, but I am not sure on Torment & Rage and the Clock?

[barlow]

More of Rachels' art. I also have these up on my website on the "Carrie" page...

Another 'Piggy Pic' for you Terry........... a whole new meaning to Pork Chops!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/7_pen_ink_Carrie_doc.jpg

Temper Tantrums on the way home from school....
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/6_Carrie_doc.jpg

Fire and Brimstone (without the brimstone...)
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/5_Oil_Carrie_doc.JPG

Your 'long awaited' news, Rachel? Anything to do with a Crimson King?

I have been thinking this since I saw this piece just figure I should put in my two cents before it's to late! The fire and Brimstone/Carrie & the Cross piece seems like it was made to go with the Prayers case, you have her small and meek praying to the giant crucifix on the front of the case then you open it up all hell has broken loose and she is running from a living crucifix! It would really has that before and after effect!


Ken

[Rachel Readman]

OK, thanks for the feedback and your thoughts on this. I'm going to be doing the prelim sketches for the shower scene over the next day or two and see what comes out and what works. I think it will be in oils as that was what I already had planned in my head for it. They are important scenes so it may take me a little longer to decide what to do as I want to get it right.

I've just sent number 19 to Dick so he'll get that up here soon.

Ken, Torment & Rage is oil and the clock is in paint pencils. I have to get some sleep right now as it is midnight and I'm completely zonked but I'll give a little more on your above comment tomorrow...

Night all.

[Dolso]

The next is also an etching. There is some impressive detail throughout this piece - I'll put a couple of them up but I do have a few additional ones if you'd like to see more.....

"The Awakening of Rage"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/19_Carrie_19_1_.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/19_Carrie_19_5_.JPG

[Garrell]

Love the etchings:)

[barlow]

I would like to thank Rachel for doing all of these amazing pieces of art, I can't wait to see the final piece! Also a big thanks to Dick for posting all of the images on the thread, so we get a chance to view them all. And for the beautiful work that he has done on the cases as they are most certainly works of art themselves! Thanks for doing projects like this, they are really cool and greatly appricated by all those who get them!

Ken

[Merlin1958]

The next is also an etching. There is some impressive detail throughout this piece - I'll put a couple of them up but I do have a few additional ones if you'd like to see more.....

"The Awakening of Rage"

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/19_Carrie_19_1_.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/19_Carrie_19_5_.JPG

Very nice!!! Man, I can just imagine how cool these pieces look "In-Person"!!! I'm sure the pics do not approach giving them proper justice!!!

[Dan]

Take away the floating objects and this is a perfect picture of my daughter when I tell her to....well, anything she doesn't want to do. Fantastic detail. I can only imagine that an etching is unforgiving; every single etch mark is significant.

[Patrick]

These etchings are fantastic, Rachel!

[Rachel Readman]

I'm nearly finished the shower scene and will have it done tonight and send it to Dick.

[Rachel Readman]

I've just put the final touches on it so I'll get a photo off to Dick before I head to London. Hopefully when I get back it won't be long and the oils should be dry enough to ship. This is going to be the last one in this Carrie series as far as I'm aware.

[Dolso]

If I've counted right, this is the last piece that we need.

"The Shower"
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/686/medium/20_Carrie.jpg

It will take some time to get the art shipped, cases cleaned, put together with the art, boxed and shipped but we're certainly in the final stages of the Lettered "Carrie". Yes - we may actually be shipping a couple months earlier than originally expected!!! Thanks Rachel!!

[barlow]

Three frames in one, I like the diagonal cut between the top two images.

Ken

[barlow]

Hey Dick. Did you end up selling 20, or are a couple of the pieces for PC cases?


Ken

[Merlin1958]

Simply awesome stuff!!!

[Patrick]

Well done, Rachel.

[Rachel Readman]

You will all be pleased to know that all of the original artwork for these cases arrived safely with Dick!

[Dolso]

You will all be pleased to know that all of the original artwork for these cases arrived safely with Dick!

And with just a couple of exceptions they will be shipped within a few days!!!

[Bad Penny]

:rock: :excited: :dance: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup:

Yeah, like that !!!!



You will all be pleased to know that all of the original artwork for these cases arrived safely with Dick!

And with just a couple of exceptions they will be shipped within a few days!!!

[carlosdetweiller]

You will all be pleased to know that all of the original artwork for these cases arrived safely with Dick!

And with just a couple of exceptions they will be shipped within a few days!!!

Mine is one of the exceptions but I am confident that the wait will be well worth it.

[Dan]

Congrats everyone! Super jealous, although I do have the Carrie slipcase from Dolso so I'm still happy.

[Randall Flagg]

To not accept the future is self-imprisonment to the past.

[Merlin1958]

To not accept the future is self-imprisonment to the past.

Very wise and sage advice, my Director!!!



That is why you are.... TMIDITW!!!!!

You don't always drink beer, but when you do it's IPA!!!!

[Rachel Readman]

I just received my artist Carrie case from Dick, Thank you Dick, very kind of you!! Wonderful craftsmanship!! I'll post a pic when I get chance to get the camera out.

Everyone else got theirs safely now?

[Bad Penny]

One in transit at the moment, one to have the insert art refitted prior to shipment at a later date :smile:

Looking forward to seeing yours Rachel !!!

[Rachel Readman]

I guess I should post this here too, my Carrie Artist case courtesy of Mr. Olson. A fine piece of craftsmanship. It's been a pleasure to work with you Dick and I look forward to doing some more soon!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r293/darktowernetbooksigningtour/Our%20Collection/CarrieArtistCase001_zps8a4f9b6d.jpg~original

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r293/darktowernetbooksigningtour/Our%20Collection/CarrieArtistCase002_zps40f57ce3.jpg~original

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r293/darktowernetbooksigningtour/Our%20Collection/CarrieArtistCase003_zpsf0c8baba.jpg~original

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r293/darktowernetbooksigningtour/Our%20Collection/CarrieArtistCase004_zps0535549c.jpg~original

[bdwyer19]

Rachel - Surely you have some internal artwork to add, right???

[Rachel Readman]

Not yet, but maybe when I have time to do something. Seems a bit odd having my own artwork in my collection though. I'll probably try to save up for a 1st/1st copy of Carrie to go in it too but that could take me quite some time!

[barlow]

Rachel your art for this project was great! Did you have any personal favorites?


Ken

[Merlin1958]

Not yet, but maybe when I have time to do something. Seems a bit odd having my own artwork in my collection though. I'll probably try to save up for a 1st/1st copy of Carrie to go in it too but that could take me quite some time!

Why not have Glenn Chadbourne do it for you? He's done these cases before and I am sure he'd give you the "Family & Friend" discount!!! LOL LOL

[carlosdetweiller]

I got my Carrie case the other day. Mine was one of the four or five that was delayed. The artwork was a little thicker than the others and Dick had to rework the case a bit to make it fit. This one is by far my favorite in the series so far. According to Dick, Rachel painted this one on "Belgian Linen Panels" which looks like sort of a miniature canvas on a wood frame. Dick always does a fine job on these and Rachel really made these special. Thanks to both of you!

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/carriecase1_zps8b6a6cb6.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/carriecase2_zps10a6aff8.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Very nice, Bob!!! Very, very nice.

[Rachel Readman]

Fantastic news Bob, you're very welcome! I'm happy to see that you got it safely and thanks for your praise on the artwork that you received. The belgian linen panels are great to work on, I love the lead-like surface. They are hand-oil primed and pumiced, probably my top choice of painting surface I have tried so far.

I was beginning to wonder if these had got to people OK as I've only seen Garell and yourself post to say they had them. I'm interested to know who got which artwork.

[barlow]

Hey Rachel are the Belgian linen panels stretched on a frame, over a board, etc.? They look great, I usually paint on Masonite, but would be interested in giving something new a try.

Ken

[Rachel Readman]

Hi Ken, you can buy it by the roll and DIY it any way you like, just as you would with regular canvas. Frame, board whatever you like! You have to staple or nail, stretch, glue, prep and prime it yourself this way of course.

Some places you can get it ready stretched and primed etc and on board as well but you would have to check over in the US if anyone has it and what it costs.

[Garrell]

Fantastic news Bob, you're very welcome! I'm happy to see that you got it safely and thanks for your praise on the artwork that you received. The belgian linen panels are great to work on, I love the lead-like surface. They are hand-oil primed and pumiced, probably my top choice of painting surface I have tried so far.

I was beginning to wonder if these had got to people OK as I've only seen Garell and yourself post to say they had them. I'm interested to know who got which artwork.

Mine was the etching with "blood" paint and I love it soo much :)

[Bad Penny]

Fantastic news Bob, you're very welcome! I'm happy to see that you got it safely and thanks for your praise on the artwork that you received. The belgian linen panels are great to work on, I love the lead-like surface. They are hand-oil primed and pumiced, probably my top choice of painting surface I have tried so far.

I was beginning to wonder if these had got to people OK as I've only seen Garell and yourself post to say they had them. I'm interested to know who got which artwork.

I've received one of two thus far (the other will be included in another shipment from Dick in September) and I have to say that the art (Rachel) and the case (Dick) are nothing short of brilliant and compliments the other Lettered cases in the series fantastically (pix over the coming weekend) :smile:

[Shannon]

Wow, I missed so much! I followed this thread until about halfway through and then ... I don't know. I don't remember the last half of the art pieces shown. Fucking amazing.

Going through RR's threads here to steal some of her artwork to showcase in another thread shortly ... ;)

[Rachel Readman]

I thought this thread would have gone into the archive of oblivian.

Still don't know who got each piece in their cases other than Bob, Grant and Garell but I think Dick did say they were all sold, just not to collectors who are members here, which is interesting as I thought they would have all gone to members.

[Bad Penny]

We're capable of sharing the love (albeit reluctantly) outside the forum (sometimes, and often under duress) :P

[Merlin1958]

We're capable of sharing the love (albeit reluctantly) outside the forum (sometimes, and often under duress) :P

All very true I am afraid. :smile_002:

[Rachel Readman]

It's in no way a bad thing!

[stroppygoblin]

We're capable of sharing the love (albeit reluctantly) outside the forum (sometimes, and often under duress) :P

'Outside the forum' ??? what is this 'outside' you speak of? :nope:

[Lookwhoitis]

WTB: A lettered Carrie w/art Case. If any of you lucky folk who got one ever want to part with it, I'd appreciate a shot at acquiring one. Thanks!

[Merlin1958]

WTB: A lettered Carrie w/art Case. If any of you lucky folk who got one ever want to part with it, I'd appreciate a shot at acquiring one. Thanks!

Jerome, may likely be your best shot. I'm pretty sure he has multiple editions of each and may be persuaded to deal. FWIW

Betts (David) may also be able to help.