Ibrahim_UK

November 10, 2022

Unreleased NES game: Drac’s Night Out (ca. 1991)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/502536466816380/user/1371122997/

November 8, 2022

I like seeing the listings for all the different Home Computer systems the artwork was used for.

Regarding Celâl's Volleyball Simulator, from what I have researched, they used a different box art for the 1987 release on the C64 in Germany.

MobyGames has listed a 1988 release; I could not find the packaging to confirm if Celâl's artwork was used for that.

I would stick with crediting him from 1989 for now, maybe there is a 1988 box out there, but we will need to confirm it.

New Members · November 7, 2022

It’s a great to have you join, and thank you again for sharing your images with us.
I will have to get your Icon changed to Legendary Artist Status 🙂

November 6, 2022

The initial reason I started to collect ovga is that my journey in the video game scene was all but complete. I had all the games, store displays, kiosks and competition items I wanted and felt there was nothing left for me to collect. It was a sad feeling as I lost that nostalgic feeling and rush when acquiring a new piece.
When my eyes opened to ovga, the rush and nostalgia returned more strongly than ever. Today I collect for similar reasons to what you pointed to @Nic

November 4, 2022

1 hour ago, Aeiko said:

Good to be here, love the project 🙂

Nice to have you here Pete, I thought you being an Artist yourself you would love OVGA.

November 3, 2022

To add to what @Bronty said, lay it flat and cover it with tracing paper and a thick piece of paper.

So if you are stacking artwork, you always have layers of protection between pieces.

November 1, 2022

The auction got pushed back to January 19-21 this is the new link

To view all the lots go to this link

https://www.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=6717+792+4294939353+&limitTo=all&ic5=CatalogHome-ActionArea-Search-071515

October 31, 2022

OVGA Launch Time

Tuesday, November 1, 20:00 GMT / 16:00 EDT / 13:00 PDT

🙌

October 25, 2022

This page has been updated with the final version of Knights of OVGA Issue #1
Enjoy!

October 22, 2022

When I started collecting art and the pieces piled up, a concern of mine was what is the best way to store artwork safely.
Storing your art is vital to protecting them from damage, so here are some temporary and long-term options.

Portfolio Presenters
Think of these like photo albums for your artwork. These come in two options, a fixed and ring binder model.

Fixed Portfolio
The fixed portfolio presenter has bounded polyprop sleeves with black acid-free paper inserts.
So you can be at ease knowing the artwork will be safely stored within the sleeves.
They come in all sizes and are quite elegant, an ideal way to store and display your artwork.

Binder Portfolio
The ring binder portfolio presenter is usually used by artists, as the name suggests, to present their art.
The ring mechanism allows the sleeves to be taken out, thus allowing the artwork's presentation.
The sleeves are usually not included when purchased, so you will need to get the right size sleeves separately.
They have a carry handle and strap to allow easy transporting.
This is a good option if you find yourself constantly moving and having to take your artwork/collection with you.
Whichever model you choose, your work will be safe and sound.

Storage
Now the next step you need to consider is where you store your artwork.
Having them in the portfolio presenters is good, but what's next? Do you put them into the kitchen drawers 🙂
Some of these portfolio presenters are large, and you will struggle to find a drawer to hold them.
That is where the Archival Boxes come into play.

Archival Boxes
These solid and sturdy hinged boxes are excellent for storing loose artwork or portfolio presenters.
They are made from acid and chlorine-free archival paper; the boxes are of one-piece construction and open up flat, which is convenient.
Archival boxes offer an extra layer of protection for your artwork, so you can safely tuck them away in a dark cupboard.

Plan Chest
Lastly, we have the Rolls Royce of storage options; it goes by many names due to its various uses, File/Map/Architects Plan Chest Drawers.
Whether you need storage for large artworks or even framed pieces, the plan chest is a great dedicated storage solution for your collection.
This is the go-to option for long-term storage in museums and galleries, which offers a secure permanent solution.
They usually are made in a large size with many features and materials.
Materials: Wood, Metal, Plastic
Build: Single tier, double tier, triple tier, etc
Features: Lockable drawers, Label holders, Drawer runners/rollers, castors/wheels

Each plan chest is different, as they are made for various purposes.
Some have tall drawers that allow framed artwork to be stored, while others do not.
You can buy brand new ones, custom-made to order, or even vintage/antique.
When buying second-hand Plan Chests, ensure you inspect it thoroughly.
You want to check for dampness, debris, dirt, or other possible contaminants that can harm your artwork.
So only buy second-hand if you are up to restoring it yourself or by a professional.
Whatever you choose, consider the size of these plan chests as they are large and heavy.
If you are going for the single tier, ensure they can fit through your door and say goodbye to your lower back.

October 22, 2022

It is fascinating to hear that Boris and Julie use specific types of paints and pigments that are less prone to fading. I expect nothing less from two of our most talented fantasy artists.

@NicYou give very sound advice, as Framing using Museum glass is not enough to protect your artwork from UV damage. The environment in which a painting is placed is just as important. Another point is the cheaper option of UV glass, which might seem like a good choice compared to the museum glass price. As you would think, it offers UV protection and costs quite a lot cheaper. However, some UV glass provides only 70% protection compared to the higher spectrum of Museum glass, such as AR99, which offers 99%.

So to add to your advice, make sure you know what type of glass and its UV rating, as not all UV or even Museum glass are created equally.

New Members · October 11, 2022

Hello All,

Ibrahim is the name, and the UK is where I game. I have been collecting in the retro video game scene since 2010.

2010-11 Starting out as a CIB collector trying to get all my childhood games.

2011-14 That turned into collecting a complete NTSC/Pal SNES set.

2014-19 Went down another rabbit hole, Video Game Displays/Promotional items and Kiosks

2019+ My eyes opened to the world of Original Video Game Art, which took over my life.
I have never felt this passionate about a niche within the video game collectables, and I believe we are in the End Game now.

I hope to be a valued member in this hobby of ours.😊

October 11, 2022

As we near our Launch, I wanted to present the updated schedule.
Due to time constraints, we will no longer be doing a Facebook soft opening.

From October 15, we will start the OVGA promotional campaign.

Oct 15:	Press kits go out /Site info posted online
~~Oct 20:~~	~~OVGA Soft Opening to FB group~~
Nov 01:	OVGA Launch

Here is a sneak peak.

Enjoy!

October 9, 2022

Lester The Unlikely Box Art Process

One of the reasons I enjoy collecting preliminary artwork is it shows the stages the artist took to reach the final painting. In many cases, this involves concepts that differ from the final we know. Here we look at the process from sketch to box art for Lester The Unlikely Super Nintendo.

When a Video Game reaches its later stages of development, the Art team will start planning the visuals of the Box Art.
Art Director/Editors will usually create a few different concepts containing elements of the game to feature on the Box Art.
Some video game companies would ask an illustrator to create concepts and provide them with key information along with videotapes 📼 showcasing the game.

Below are examples of concepts developed by the Artist Michael Bohbot for the Video Game "Lester The Unlikely Super Nintendo Box Art"

After the concepts are reviewed the Art Team would make their selection and provide feedback with edits to the illustrator.

Once the illustrator reviews the feedback, they would work on the chosen concept and tweak it to the Art Teams' liking.

A color comp "composition" sketch is usually produces as a Final prelim "preliminary drawings" before the artwork can be fully painted.

Artists differ in style and method; once they know what they want to illustrate, they would get to work on making the Final.
This includes making several sketches on paper as a reference or painting directly simply by looking at a comp or a final sketch.

Here are some examples of Michael Bohbot developing characters and objects.

A final sketch before painting begins.

Member Ranks · October 6, 2022

On 10/6/2022 at 1:45 AM, Sanford_US said:

Are the points retroactive? I kind of remember that everything was 1 point, haha

Maybe you are thinking of the post count. I reset the system and calculated everyone's points based on the total contribution.

I have added the member's points to the profile sections so that you can keep track of your Rank Progress.
Clicking on your points score will take you to the Progression page.

Two more posts @Sanford_US, and you will progress to an Art Student.

October 2, 2022

Over the past few weeks members have contacted me directly with suggestions and bugs.

I just wanted to list some and encourage others to get in touch if they come across anything.

The following have all been fixed/Implemented.

01- Member Collection has filters so you can search specific fields within a collection.
02- The Profile and Collection pages have now been combined.
03- Each page now shows the number of artworks on that page.
04- Hide the home link option
05- The menu icons and text are closer together.
06- The sort by function is now working on the pages
07- Artist profile information now appears at the top of the mobile page.
08- Additional images appear smaller on mobile.
09- Frame it 2nd pages were not loading, Fixed.
10- Member menu now includes links to Profile, Frame It, My Favourites and My Private Albums.

👍

Member Ranks · September 23, 2022

Rank System

What is it?

Under the member profile, there is a rank shown. The rank is awarded by the amount of content the member posts.

When members accumulate a certain amount of points through posting content they will be given a new rank.

Content: Includes everything from Adding Artwork, Creating Topics and Posting Replies.

Adding Artwork to the database will earn the member 10 points.

Creating Topics in the forums will earn the member 10 points.

Posting Replies in the forums will earn the member 05 points.

Why is it needed?

There is no need for this; I thought it would be a fun feature that gives something back to members for their contribution.
All the rank icons have been custom made for OVGA, and later on we will animate them.

Rank	Points
Newbie	0 points
Amateur Artist	100 points
Art Student	300 points
Pixel Artist	750 points
Concept Artist	1,250 points
Storyboard Artist	2,500 points
Character Designer	5,000 points
Illustrator	10,000 points
VG Box Artist	15,000 points

Thank You!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Any ideas/changes are always welcome!

September 17, 2022

Here is another attempt, it's got to have some Gold.

September 12, 2022

7 minutes ago, Sanford_US said:

I'll see what I can come up with! I want to like the blue/gold concept Ibrahim but your blue there is almost totally lost

That was sort of the point in me choosing that blue. I did not want the gold to take too much attention so wanted to ease into it by extending the blue.

September 10, 2022

I'd go for a blue mat first followed by a gold with a black frame.

Like this:

September 6, 2022

On 8/30/2022 at 11:52 AM, Coleman said:

@Ibrahim_UK Feels good to me! I think that was the right move.

We have made further tweaks to the home links.

Now you will notice there is a Home Menu Button that takes you to the landing page.

The logo will take you to the "All original artwork" page.

We have also added a Artist Guide Video which appears when you add an Artist.
Thanks to @Coleman for editing and providing the soothing voice over.

September 4, 2022

I found a dead insect between a decades old sketch book 😆

August 30, 2022

On 8/27/2022 at 1:30 PM, Coleman said:

I am sorta on the fence with this comment, but I wanted to say it to see how others feel....

Sometimes, I feel like the ''Home'' button is misplaced.

I feel like it's common practice to click the logo of the site and it takes you to the home page. Currently, it brings you to the ALL artwork page.

Where would you prefer to click to go to the home page?

1. Logo?
2. Where I wrote Home?
3. Farther down on the page where I circled?

I know it's a small thing, but wanted to say it out loud.

I have added a back button and now the home button goes to the All original artwork page. While the logo goes to the landing page.

let’s see how that feels for a week or so, let me know if you hate it.

August 29, 2022

OVGA has developed the Frame It app as a tool Art collectors can use to visualise how an Artwork can look with different Mats.
Please share all your feedback & suggestions for the Frame It App.

Here is a short guide on how to use it.

August 29, 2022

9 hours ago, RetroNut said:

How does the Frame It option work with mobile? I’ve tried to use it a couple times but have been unsuccessful.

I gave it a test and works fine on mobile,

Here is a short guide on the steps via a desktop, it is the same principle on mobile also. @RetroNut

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