I think you're misinterpreting. The person who bought the commission asked for the specific costume that Swan and Jim Mooney drew, not that Joëlle adapt her personal style. I think the piece looks entirely like Joëlle.
With a lot of these characters, fans have specific eras they prefer. I have even learned to ask when signing up the commissions, just to be safe.
Jamie, thanks for that helpful clarification. Although I have been reading comics for many years, I have never been to conventions nor seen how these commission transactions happen. I agree that this drawing does look like Joëlle's usual style (though I am a little overwhelmed by the size of Supergirl's chest).
Still, if I was going to commission a drawing of my favorite superheroine, I would ask Joëlle to make-up a new costume, because that is more fun!
Joëlle Jones is a comic book artist living in Portland, OR. She has worked on various projects with the New York Times, Graphic Universe, Vertigo, DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, and Oni Press. Visit her on tumblr and twitter @joelle_jones. You can contact her directly at joellejones [a] gmail.com.
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I would rather see Joëlle Jones's version of Supergirl. Isn't is strange that someone would commission you to draw in someone else's style?
I think you're misinterpreting. The person who bought the commission asked for the specific costume that Swan and Jim Mooney drew, not that Joëlle adapt her personal style. I think the piece looks entirely like Joëlle.
With a lot of these characters, fans have specific eras they prefer. I have even learned to ask when signing up the commissions, just to be safe.
Jamie, thanks for that helpful clarification. Although I have been reading comics for many years, I have never been to conventions nor seen how these commission transactions happen. I agree that this drawing does look like Joëlle's usual style (though I am a little overwhelmed by the size of Supergirl's chest).
Still, if I was going to commission a drawing of my favorite superheroine, I would ask Joëlle to make-up a new costume, because that is more fun!
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