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Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-29-2025, 05:18 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Angel just blew my mind. I talked to him this...

Angel just blew my mind. I talked to him this afternoon and had to ask, just to satisfy my own curiosity, if he's working on a larger canvas now for the NBA portraits, since many of them will be full...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-24-2025, 10:36 AM
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Posted By jaredkelley
To my knowledge, the collector who bought all the...

To my knowledge, the collector who bought all the Jung cards is not in this forum. He is part of this Living Set Group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/516976162601671) though.

He...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-23-2025, 11:19 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I just uploaded the next tranche of artist-signed...

I just uploaded the next tranche of artist-signed cards (https://www.jaredkelley.com/carousel.php?galleryID=203254). All the names above have artist-signed sets now, with the exception of Chisholm,...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-23-2025, 08:47 AM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Although, as you can see with the Dawson...

Although, as you can see with the Dawson submission, the foil autos may still be skipped by PSA.
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-23-2025, 08:45 AM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Hello collectors - I was just alerted to some new...

Hello collectors - I was just alerted to some new eBay listings...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-19-2025, 01:16 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Hey folks - It's been a while. 2025 has been...

Hey folks - It's been a while. 2025 has been crazy busy for me. I finally got around to signing a few more Living Set cards. I've uploaded these new cards ...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-20-2025, 01:28 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
:D There are many times when your words are like...

:D There are many times when your words are like echoes of my thoughts.

By the way, before it's pointed out by the keen collectors here, I've already reached out to Topps to correct the...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-13-2025, 02:56 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I'm cancelling my print subscription plan this...

I'm cancelling my print subscription plan this month due to the snafu with Topps not releasing one of my scheduled prints and contract negotiations, which are currently happening. I'm pushing for a...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-13-2025, 02:24 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I was assigned a full August lineup. I do hope a...

I was assigned a full August lineup. I do hope a 3 card week happens soon to get us back on track. At the risk of sounding like I'm throwing a pity party for myself, I know all of the Living Set...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-08-2025, 12:57 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I haven't heard anything official about a...

I haven't heard anything official about a potential NBA or NFL Living Set, but I think it's a bit of an open secret since Fanatics bought the licensing a few years ago that those products could...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-08-2025, 10:31 AM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Topps confirmed MLB approval was the hold-up....

Topps confirmed MLB approval was the hold-up. Hate that Topps didn't just let Gabe have a double header debut, then release two of my cards next week. Guess this'll now be my first year with less...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-07-2025, 01:03 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I reached out to Topps regarding this. I'm still...

I reached out to Topps regarding this. I'm still awaiting a response. Could be an approval issue with MLB, though I don't know why since I didn't take any artistic liberties in the Kendall portrait...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-06-2025, 04:23 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I had a suspicion that things might hit a snag...

I had a suspicion that things might hit a snag with the change in artist. I don't want to offer the print subscription until it's clear that Topps will continue with business as usual for my August...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-06-2025, 03:17 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
If so, again, I'm the last to know. I should have...

If so, again, I'm the last to know. I should have a Jason Kendall (https://www.jaredkelley.com/artwork/290121-4062322/topps-mlb-living-set/painting/jason-kendall.html)card this week.
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 08-06-2025, 02:58 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Thanks - yes, I've been loading more on my plate...

Thanks - yes, I've been loading more on my plate this year to afford all the happy meals and minecraft mods my kids demand. :p When my schedule gets cramped, the social media and forum posts seem to...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 05-13-2025, 03:57 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Would be a fun bundle to offer on the same week...

Would be a fun bundle to offer on the same week (hopefully this year)! Glad there's a real chance they'll both be in the set now.
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 05-02-2025, 01:21 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Gosh - I sincerely wish I could. It's the...

Gosh - I sincerely wish I could. It's the greatest baseball set ever made and there are so many legendary names that still need to be included.

But the sad reality is that if 2025 is indeed the...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 02-13-2025, 06:40 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I used to think that my Spencer Strider card was...

I used to think that my Spencer Strider card was the first Living Set card with an Easter egg in it. But I recently discovered Mayumi placed an Easter egg in the background of her David Wright...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 02-13-2025, 05:20 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
For record, I do not support censoring history....

For record, I do not support censoring history. The Paige artwork was not improved by hiding all references to the Indians. If a player played for the Indians, then the Indians logos should be...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 02-13-2025, 05:03 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Hello Living Set crew: I've been absent for...

Hello Living Set crew:

I've been absent for a few months is seems. Just wanted to let you know I am still alive and painting.

I took off a lot of time at the end of 2024 and I've been working...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 01-08-2025, 08:37 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I was behind schedule on this one so the Easter...

I was behind schedule on this one so the Easter egg was rushed and digitally added. First time I've done one like that. In retrospect, I should have chosen a more readable font on the bat. Here's a...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 01-03-2025, 04:00 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Thanks for the insight. The multi-card price...

Thanks for the insight. The multi-card price points have certainly fluctuated a lot then over the last 8 years.

Part of me hopes that Topps is planning on a killer 2025 lineup of players (i.e....
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 01-03-2025, 02:55 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Is this the first price increase in the 8 years...

Is this the first price increase in the 8 years of the set? I am pretty sure it's the first increase since I came onboard, but I am not aware of the price point from 2018-2020.

I guess it should...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 01-01-2025, 03:37 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have the slimmest...

Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have the slimmest of chances getting into the set since Topps must get MLB approval for any card added to the Living Set. Until MLB softens their position, the two of...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 01-01-2025, 12:56 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
That's a fun idea. Very interesting!

That's a fun idea. Very interesting!
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 01-01-2025, 12:52 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's been a busy couple...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It's been a busy couple months for me as I've been working overtime to accommodate some time off. But 2024 is finally over. It was a great year for the Living Set. My hat is off...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 11-28-2024, 01:49 AM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I hate myself for not feeding this suggestion to...

I hate myself for not feeding this suggestion to Topps already. Let's shoot for next year. Great idea!
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 11-28-2024, 01:47 AM
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Posted By jaredkelley
https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6...

https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/468551306_870349745304660_1477712234685436397_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=L9KgiAzH9BsQ7kNvgEHoGL4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 11-13-2024, 11:03 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I've never completely understood why Topps ever...

I've never completely understood why Topps ever cancelled the LS subscriptions in the first place. I'll be sure to relay the interest in its return.
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 11-13-2024, 10:58 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Thanks for catching that. I'll shoot Topps an...

Thanks for catching that. I'll shoot Topps an email. :)!
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 11-03-2024, 02:55 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
That's it. By the way, the Nationals and the...

That's it.

By the way, the Nationals and the Miami Marlins are tied for my all-time least painted among active MLB teams, both having only 2 players represented.
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 11-03-2024, 11:01 AM
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Posted By jaredkelley
I actually had to research this myself :D ...

I actually had to research this myself :D

I've only painted 2 Nationals since working on the Living Set. I painted Luis Garcia in 2021. There is indeed one other (not counting the Schwarber edit -...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-13-2024, 05:43 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Surprise Birthday Sale! My birthday wish this...

Surprise Birthday Sale! My birthday wish this year is to clear out as much space in my studio as possible for new inventory. I still have about 3 years of artist-signed cards alone I am working on...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-09-2024, 03:04 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Both Angel and I submit digital images of our...

Both Angel and I submit digital images of our final artwork to Topps. That's all they need to create the cards.

The change of format isn't related to anything serious. Just a change in the player...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-09-2024, 12:50 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
Some last minute logistical issues this week...

Some last minute logistical issues this week forced Topps to change things up. My Nick Loftin and Fred Lynn cards (https://www.topps.com/collections/jared-kelley-cards) will both be available this...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-04-2024, 05:25 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
So many awesome names! Many of you already...

So many awesome names!

Many of you already know this, but for those that don't, Topps Living Set crew works hard at trying to include the Living Set into individual player's agreements.
...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-02-2024, 04:27 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
We'll be able to find out in a few weeks. I have...

We'll be able to find out in a few weeks. I have another A's scheduled to drop in October.
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 10-02-2024, 01:06 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
:D That's funny (and sad). I saw that Rooker...

:D That's funny (and sad).

I saw that Rooker was from Germantown, TN and I decided to go for a rolling hills background. After I put the finishing touches on it, my wife said it looks like the...
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 09-27-2024, 02:30 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
That's it! I thought is would be a safe Easter...

That's it! I thought is would be a safe Easter egg that wouldn't cause hysterics in the Topps legal department :D

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GYgZsf0XEAA80pO?format=jpg&name=small
Forum: Topps Now & The Living Sets 09-26-2024, 03:21 PM
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Posted By jaredkelley
No. It's a background found on one of the 1953...

No. It's a background found on one of the 1953 Topps cards.
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