ART AUCTION FOR CHARITY!!!

Mofo · Post by **Mofo** » Fri Sep 14, 2001 4:17 am

Our friends over at <A HREF="http://www.basement-studios.com" TARGET=_blank>Basement-Studios</A> have turned us onto a great idea. They're auctioning off some original artwork on their forums and sending the proceeds to the American Red Cross. We're going to do the same and hope to combine the money we raise with theirs, if we get enough in time. We're going to be donating all of the profits we've made so far on merchandise, as well as some money from our own pockets to add to the pot. This is for a wonderful cause, folks. Please participate if you can.The first package to be auctioned off is comprised of:
-the original artwork that made up the Cookies for Hands/Usagi & Mofo Go To Hell storyline, which began on June 15th, 2001. That's 20 pages of original artwork, along with accompanying notes. The original pencils have never been erased and all the mistakes I've made are clearly evident. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">
-two super-cool Warp 9 to Hell buttons (or pins, you might call them). You know, the kind you wear.
-a commissioned piece. That is, a brand-new piece of artwork, done on bristol board; the content is of the winner's choosing. I'll draw your favorite Warp 9 characters, if you'd like, or anything else of your choosing.
-a printed copy of the 9-11 memorial strip.
-and to make the package even sweeter, a CD filled with the original Cookies for Hands flash movies, every Warp 9 strip ever made, behind-the-scenes sketches, and other goodies.Remember, this is a huge load of stuff and the money is going for a great cause. We'll start the auction at $25. Reply with your "bids" here in this thread, along with any questions you might have, or suggestions for auctions hereafter.PS: For obvious reasons, seeing as this is an auction, please do not edit posts with bids in them. Add a new post with a new bid instead. It will be easier for us to keep track of bids this way.------------------
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Munk · Post by **Munk** » Fri Sep 14, 2001 4:34 am

$75.00.

BMW · Post by **BMW** » Fri Sep 14, 2001 6:38 am

Thats awesome Mofo and Usagi!. I did this sketch 4 days ago. <A HREF="http://www.quicksilver.com/091101.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.quicksilver.com/091101.html</A> My company is thinking of putting this on shirts and working with the Red Cross to give themn out for free for donaters of blood and money. If you guys need my help somehow. Whether getting the word out or contributing to a list of artists. I can call upon my many artists friends and we can do art charity runs. To raise money. or sell your pieces!!Artists do make this world go round. Im proud to have people like Mofo and Usagi in the Artist family. You guys fucking rock.

Suede · Post by **Suede** » Fri Sep 14, 2001 7:19 am

Mofo, I have to hand it to you- You're guys auction is off the hook! Help out guys! We've got 350 so far in the basement, and this auction is well worth that! You get AWESOME ART DRAWN BY MOFO, And you get to donate to the Red Cross (what could be greater?!) and if you guys reach 500 or if we can combine to donate 1000 I'll do a full on commissioned full color for the winner of THIS auction and the Basement Featuring The cast of both strips! This goes for both of our sites. -Suede

AH · Post by AH » Sat Sep 15, 2001 1:06 am

never heard of you guys (no offense) but 80 bucks. All for the sake of the peopleBe Safe
AH

Mofo · Post by **Mofo** » Sat Sep 15, 2001 4:26 am

Thanks, everybody!We've got a bid for $75. Anyone wanna go for $80? This is for a great cause, people. Show the love.------------------
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Nummygrrl · Post by **Nummygrrl** » Sat Sep 15, 2001 7:58 am

AH · Post by AH » Sat Sep 15, 2001 8:17 am

90$May I suggest supporting the NY Fire 11/9 Relief Fund instead though? the Red Cross (as awesome as they are) are getting a lot of support internationally as well...AH

Nummygrrl · Post by **Nummygrrl** » Sat Sep 15, 2001 9:14 am

$92If you've never even been here before, I implore you let me "win" this one. I realize it's for charity, but I have an additional purpose for bidding. Thanks.

AH · Post by AH » Sat Sep 15, 2001 9:33 am

So do I actually =/ Mmm.. fair enough I suppose. Off to the other auction. enjoy <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">AH

Nummygrrl · Post by **Nummygrrl** » Sun Sep 16, 2001 3:41 am

Thank you so much. Only now I wonder what *your* purpose for bidding was. Heh. Grrr.
Anyway. I post my bid at $100 for now. This means a lot to me, not only to donate (while I can't volunteer at the moment), but the "prize" as well. Once again, thank you AH. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">

AH · Post by AH » Sun Sep 16, 2001 4:15 am

I collect art so I hunt for commissions... this is a great deal too. But since I don't have any specific attachments to these pages you are very welcome to them... in the end it's the cause not the art <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">AH

Nummygrrl · Post by **Nummygrrl** » Sun Sep 16, 2001 4:32 am

Yea, I know it is. And I feel awful. So... To you and anyone else. Bid how you will. I'm not done, but the point is the money raised. So. I'll not be selfish. <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/smile.gif">

Mofo · Post by **Mofo** » Mon Sep 17, 2001 1:37 am

Bid stands at $100. Any takers to go higher?------------------
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Nummygrrl · Post by **Nummygrrl** » Mon Sep 17, 2001 4:39 am

My absolute limit was $200. I just donated a small chunk of change to the NY Fire Department though, so I raise my bid... And stand at $150.

Usagi · Post by **Usagi** » Mon Sep 17, 2001 5:29 am

Pssssssssst.You don't have to raise your bid if you're.. y'know.. WINNING.But, hell. It's for a good cause. Do I hear $155?------------------
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Mofo · Post by **Mofo** » Wed Sep 19, 2001 3:27 am

$150 going once!------------------
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Mofo · Post by **Mofo** » Thu Sep 20, 2001 11:44 am

$150 going TWICE!Do I hear $155??------------------
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Mofo · Post by **Mofo** » Sat Sep 22, 2001 12:15 am

SOLD to nummygrrl for $150! I'm pretty sure I have your email address somewhere... <IMG SRC="http://www.keenspace.com/forums/wink.gif">------------------
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Nummygrrl · Post by **Nummygrrl** » Sat Sep 22, 2001 3:53 am

Well, don't put yourself out lookin' for it, dear. ;P Yay me! I won!