Just arrived, a commission and a head-shot impulse buy from Chris Uminga.  The commission is 11x17 done in markers, the Tarkin is 11x17 in watercolors. 

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More detail, yes. But to swing back to the discussion of "wasted" double page spreads, none of that detail adds to the story being told by the picture, does it? In fact, I would argue that the double-page format has a diminishing effect, since the "SUPERMAN" logo doesn't POP against such an expansive background. (Why the letterer did not make it LARGER is beyond me!)

The piece is undeniably well drawn, just not worth two pages.

JB: More detail, yes. But to swing back to the discussion of "wasted" double page spreads, none of that detail adds to the story being told by the picture, does it? In fact, I would argue that the double-page format has a diminishing effect, since the "SUPERMAN" logo doesn't POP against such an expansive background. (Why the letterer did not make it LARGER is beyond me!)

The piece is undeniably well drawn, just not worth two pages.

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Obviously, it's not up to par with the original (what homage piece is ?),
but the original is the definitive Superman image for of generation,
so if this piece has even bits of the original's staying magic, than it's
more than worth it, IMO.

Regarding the added (excessive ?) detail -
I do feel that there is some added value in the contrast created between
the detailed farm, representing Clark's roots and humanity, and this
"new" Superman, with the ultra simplistic costume and more alien/
divine look.

The clean costume lines do pop out against the texture heavy BG.

I do fully agree about the lettering - John Costanza is on of the greats,
so I'm surprised the logo is so small, as if he wasn't confident in this
new Superman logo (not to say ashamed of it).