Topps Living Set - Page 521

astroshane · 12-11-2022, 09:45 AM

At the risk of sounding a little harsh I wonder if anyone else here thinks Jarred should pump the breaks on the the easter egg name game " shout outs" in his artwork? The first example was cool, it was clever, I get it but to be honest the names are a little prominent given the size of the portrait and once you see them they can't be unseen. For example the Doyle billboard is substantially large compared to the size of the players face and basically dominates the card. The card is about the player and the sport not about the collector. It's too much.

Jarred, you have the true interest of the collectors at heart, however, please for the sake of your amazing work no more large bright billboards with names plastered on it. Let your art , the player, and the game speak for itself. We don't need more cards dedicated and essentially named after the collectors. This is especially so when these "billboards" are in red, hardly subtle and jump out of the the landscape. Let the work and player speak for itself. I get it, it's a way to give back to the collectors and it must be a great feeling to get your name on a card but let the work , player and game stand on it's own. We'll keep the shout outs for the forum.

"Keep is classy San Diego"

jaredkelley · 12-11-2022, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

At the risk of sounding a little harsh I wonder if anyone else here thinks Jarred should pump the breaks on the the easter egg name game " shout outs" in his artwork? The first example was cool, it was clever, I get it but to be honest the names are a little prominent given the size of the portrait and once you see them they can't be unseen. For example the Doyle billboard is substantially large compared to the size of the players face and basically dominates the card. The card is about the player and the sport not about the collector. It's too much.

Jarred, you have the true interest of the collectors at heart, however, please for the sake of your amazing work no more large bright billboards with names plastered on it. Let your art , the player, and the game speak for itself. We don't need more cards dedicated and essentially named after the collectors. This is especially so when these "billboards" are in red, hardly subtle and jump out of the the landscape. Let the work and player speak for itself. I get it, it's a way to give back to the collectors and it must be a great feeling to get your name on a card but let the work , player and game stand on it's own. We'll keep the shout outs for the forum.

"Keep is classy San Diego"

Thank you for the feedback! It's always helpful to hear what a serious LS collector thinks.

You're correct, the collector shoutout in the Tommy John card is definitely emphasized. This is due to the red color in the design and due to Topps' removal of the billboard design on the right side of the card, which now weighs the art heavily to the "Doyle" side of the card. Removing the Easter egg from the right side definitely leaves the viewer's focus unbalanced.

There will be more advanced notice of Easter eggs with Topps so these kind of edits, which affect the overall design of the card, can be thwarted in the future.

In my defense of the collector shoutouts, unless I'm forgetting one, in the 101 portraits I've created for the Living Set, only 2 have had collector shoutouts (Roger Maris and Tommy John). It's definitely a rare occurrence and one that I implement only when a special card is made due to a collector's great idea or persistence and determination.

eldavojohn · 12-14-2022, 01:17 PM

Oooh the artwork on that Tim Raines is *CHEF'S KISS*

Love what you did with the light through the hair on McCarthy, Jared!!!

Joliet Jake · 12-14-2022, 01:33 PM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #579 - Jake McCarthy - PR: 1675
Jake McCarthy is the 180th rookie and 15th Arizona player featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #580 - Tim Raines - PR: 1761
Tim Raines is the 66th Hall of Fame member and 4th Montréal player featured.

Joliet Jake · 12-14-2022, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Oooh the artwork on that Tim Raines is *CHEF'S KISS*

Love what you did with the light through the hair on McCarthy, Jared!!!

I love the Wrigley scoreboard behind Raines.

jaredkelley · 12-14-2022, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eldavojohn

Oooh the artwork on that Tim Raines is *CHEF'S KISS*

Love what you did with the light through the hair on McCarthy, Jared!!!

I agree - my first thought seeing the Tim Raines card is "everyone should buy a copy"! Phenomenal work by Seto!!!!

Chihuahuas · 12-14-2022, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

I agree - my first thought seeing the Tim Raines card is "everyone should buy a copy"! Phenomenal work by Seto!!!!

Hear, hear, stupendous art this week

astroshane · 12-15-2022, 07:34 AM

Amazing work on both cards this week, nice touch with the light on the McCarthy card. Tim Raines was a great selection. Lets keep those legends rolling !

Lawmaker · 12-21-2022, 10:59 AM

Any idea on Wheeler shipping? I ordered some TLS from him in June and I still have not received them.

eldavojohn · 12-21-2022, 11:04 AM

Oooh that Cecil Fielder! Seto bringing her A-game!

Joliet Jake · 12-21-2022, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lawmaker

Any idea on Wheeler shipping? I ordered some TLS from him in June and I still have not received them.

I received my Project70 prints from him this week, so I'm hoping that's a sign he's slowly catching up. I'm still waiting on nearly 50 Living Set cards from him, and one complete artist set from Project70.

Joliet Jake · 12-21-2022, 11:51 AM

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #581 - Cecil Fielder
Cecil Fielder is the 18th Detroit Tigers player featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #582 - Amed Rosario
Amed Rosario is the 5th Cleveland Guardians player, 19th Cleveland franchise player, and 33rd duplicate player featured.

Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #23 - Amed Rosario - PR: 7637

astroshane · 12-22-2022, 07:49 AM

Thank you Topps for giving us another all time great and fan favorite with Cecil Fielder. However, it was another missed opportunity giving us yet again another duplicate of a C grade player. They need to max Jared's talent and deliver him relevant players consistently. Pumped for the Cecil Card !

Fsegaud · 12-23-2022, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by astroshane

Thank you Topps for giving us another all time great and fan favorite with Cecil Fielder. However, it was another missed opportunity giving us yet again another duplicate of a C grade player. They need to max Jared's talent and deliver him relevant players consistently. Pumped for the Cecil Card !

That is a little cold concerning Rosario...at least a B (maybe B+) player. He pretty much played a whole season and had a decent year for the Ind...Guardians. There have been others more unworthy of a card.

byronscott4ever · 12-23-2022, 08:27 PM

So who’s the new artist?

https://www.beckett.com/news/mayumi-...lb-living-set/

TUAlum96 · 12-23-2022, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

So who’s the new artist?

https://www.beckett.com/news/mayumi-...lb-living-set/

Wow. I hate to see Seto go, but I can understand why she might want to move on. As for who's next - I'd *love* to bring Graig Kreindler to the set, but he seems to be perpetually swamped (for good reason).

Joliet Jake · 12-23-2022, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TUAlum96

Wow. I hate to see Seto go, but I can understand why she might want to move on. As for who's next - I'd *love* to bring Graig Kreindler to the set, but he seems to be perpetually swamped (for good reason).

Seto will definitely be missed, but I’m grateful for her contribution and tireless effort over the last five years. I too would love to Kreindler featured, but I agree that’s perpetually swamped, as you so succinctly put it.

jaredkelley · 12-24-2022, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

So who’s the new artist?

https://www.beckett.com/news/mayumi-...lb-living-set/

Last I heard, Topps was trying to nail down and agreement with Fucci as the replacement artist.

jaredkelley · 12-24-2022, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Seto will definitely be missed, but I’m grateful for her contribution and tireless effort over the last five years. I too would love to Kreindler featured, but I agree that’s perpetually swamped, as you so succinctly put it.

Yes - I am very sad to see her leave. I am a true fan of her talent!

I hope they find a replacement sooner than later - the 2 portraits per week schedule is a huge workload to maintain.

In the past, I think I recall Kreindler telling me that he wouldn't be able to paint a completed portrait (at least to his high standards) in a week. But, if he could somehow do it, I couldn't imagine a better artist to have on the Living Set, especially if Topps does begin to release more and more Negro League players.

Chihuahuas · 12-24-2022, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by byronscott4ever

So who’s the new artist?

https://www.beckett.com/news/mayumi-...lb-living-set/

Very sad news

Her work will be missed and hard to replace a talent such as hers. A big thanks to her and good wishes in the future 🫡

Chihuahuas · 12-24-2022, 09:33 AM

I have a Satchel Paige print from DARRYL VLASAK that I just love. He has a business “Legends of the Game” Sports Art https://www.lotgsa.com I don’t know if he is for hire but his style would fit this series nicely I think.

Joliet Jake · 12-24-2022, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Last I heard, Topps was trying to nail down and agreement with Fucci as the replacement artist.

Forgive me, Jared, but is this a joke? I enjoyed Fucci’s work in the Project sets, but his style does not belong in the Living Set.

Joliet Jake · 12-24-2022, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahuas

I have a Satchel Paige print from DARRYL VLASAK that I just love. He has a business “Legends of the Game” Sports Art https://www.lotgsa.com I don’t know if he is for hire but his style would fit this series nicely I think.

This painting, and his entire gallery, is fantastic. Darryl Vlasak would be a welcome addition in my opinion.

jaredkelley · 12-24-2022, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joliet Jake

Forgive me, Jared, but is this a joke? I enjoyed Fucci’s work in the Project sets, but his style does not belong in the Living Set.

Too soon?

I thought replacing Seto, who is known for drawing every hair on a player's face, with an artist who draws no faces at all was too funny.

The truth is I have no idea who Topps is talking to as a replacement.

Joliet Jake · 12-24-2022, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jaredkelley

Too soon?

I thought replacing Seto, who is known for drawing every hair on a player's face, with an artist who draws no faces at all was too funny.

The truth is I have no idea who Topps is talking to as a replacement.

I can breathe a sigh of relief. Haha.

It would be cool if they looped you into the decision making process. Is there anyone you would like to see featured?

12-11-2022, 09:45 AM	#13001
astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	At the risk of sounding a little harsh I wonder if anyone else here thinks Jarred should pump the breaks on the the easter egg name game " shout outs" in his artwork? The first example was cool, it was clever, I get it but to be honest the names are a little prominent given the size of the portrait and once you see them they can't be unseen. For example the Doyle billboard is substantially large compared to the size of the players face and basically dominates the card. The card is about the player and the sport not about the collector. It's too much. Jarred, you have the true interest of the collectors at heart, however, please for the sake of your amazing work no more large bright billboards with names plastered on it. Let your art , the player, and the game speak for itself. We don't need more cards dedicated and essentially named after the collectors. This is especially so when these "billboards" are in red, hardly subtle and jump out of the the landscape. Let the work and player speak for itself. I get it, it's a way to give back to the collectors and it must be a great feeling to get your name on a card but let the work , player and game stand on it's own. We'll keep the shout outs for the forum. "Keep is classy San Diego" Last edited by astroshane; 12-11-2022 at 09:59 AM.

12-14-2022, 01:33 PM	#13004
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,629 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Dec 14, 2022 and expires on Dec 21, 2022. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #579 - Jake McCarthy - PR: 1675 Jake McCarthy is the 180th rookie and 15th Arizona player featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #580 - Tim Raines - PR: 1761 Tim Raines is the 66th Hall of Fame member and 4th Montréal player featured. __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers Last edited by Joliet Jake; 12-25-2022 at 12:38 PM. Reason: Add print runs.

12-21-2022, 11:51 AM	#13012
Joliet Jake Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,629 bluesbrother1908 Joliet_Jake	Product is available from Dec 21, 2022 and expires on Dec 28, 2022. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #581 - Cecil Fielder Cecil Fielder is the 18th Detroit Tigers player featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #582 - Amed Rosario Amed Rosario is the 5th Cleveland Guardians player, 19th Cleveland franchise player, and 33rd duplicate player featured. Topps MLB® Living Set® Card #23 - Amed Rosario - PR: 7637 __________________ Focused Collecting: Topps MLB Living Set, Brad Kilby, Chris Kinsey, Mike Tonis, Casey Weathers

12-14-2022, 01:17 PM	#13003
eldavojohn Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: the MooN Posts: 7,849 el-davo	Oooh the artwork on that Tim Raines is CHEF'S KISS Love what you did with the light through the hair on McCarthy, Jared!!!

12-15-2022, 07:34 AM	#13008
astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	Amazing work on both cards this week, nice touch with the light on the McCarthy card. Tim Raines was a great selection. Lets keep those legends rolling !

12-21-2022, 10:59 AM	#13009
Lawmaker Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 479	Any idea on Wheeler shipping? I ordered some TLS from him in June and I still have not received them.

12-21-2022, 11:04 AM	#13010
eldavojohn Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: the MooN Posts: 7,849 el-davo	Oooh that Cecil Fielder! Seto bringing her A-game!

12-22-2022, 07:49 AM	#13013
astroshane Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 161	Thank you Topps for giving us another all time great and fan favorite with Cecil Fielder. However, it was another missed opportunity giving us yet again another duplicate of a C grade player. They need to max Jared's talent and deliver him relevant players consistently. Pumped for the Cecil Card !

12-23-2022, 08:27 PM	#13015
byronscott4ever Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,353	So who’s the new artist? https://www.beckett.com/news/mayumi-...lb-living-set/

12-24-2022, 09:33 AM	#13021
Chihuahuas Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 227	I have a Satchel Paige print from DARRYL VLASAK that I just love. He has a business “Legends of the Game” Sports Art https://www.lotgsa.com I don’t know if he is for hire but his style would fit this series nicely I think.