uscmhicks
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Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Keep up the awesome work Les.
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Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Les,
I love your work but I (along with my brother) have been waiting for over a year now for TWO Christian Bale painted headsculpts. We paid June 22, 2008.
I understand you have your personal and family issues going on and I respect that and appreciate that you have kept us updated, but I have waited patiently for over a year. I keep hearing that the sculpts will be ready "this time" or "next week" and it's the same story.
Regardless, I still see multiple photos of projects and new painted work and I wonder how many more are being put on the back-burner, is that where our work is as well? I understand some of these might be netting you more cash with tight time-constraints but some of us have been waiting a VERY long time.
I'm sure I'm not the only one. I respect your work, I respect your personal issues, but eventually it reaches a point. What's the deal here man?
Les,
I love your work but I (along with my brother) have been waiting for over a year now for TWO Christian Bale painted headsculpts. We paid June 22, 2008.
I understand you have your personal and family issues going on and I respect that and appreciate that you have kept us updated, but I have waited patiently for over a year. I keep hearing that the sculpts will be ready "this time" or "next week" and it's the same story.
Regardless, I still see multiple photos of projects and new painted work and I wonder how many more are being put on the back-burner, is that where our work is as well? I understand some of these might be netting you more cash with tight time-constraints but some of us have been waiting a VERY long time.
I'm sure I'm not the only one. I respect your work, I respect your personal issues, but eventually it reaches a point. What's the deal here man?
Les Walker
Digging my way out!
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Darren, PM sent.
In it, I said most of what is to follow. I feel I need to say it for all that wait for me, as I have no recourse but to at least say it once more...
Sorry about the lateness on your heads I have about 150 back logged projects, and at at given time, I always think I can finish one for this guy, or one for that guy, within a given timeframe, and someone always chimes in and wants their's NOW, so I always move around, leaving some promise unfulfilled. It's gotten so behind, I can't even remember what I said to everyone, hence why I no longer try to give personal updates. If I ever do, I always make someone else mad, who didn't get THEIR stuff.
When you have as much to do as I do, it all gets overwhelming.
That is not an excuse, but simply an explanation of why I am exhausted from it all. The shuffling and painting. ALL I do is paint. All the time. It's taken over my life. I do NOTHING else. What none of you sees, is that I put it ahead of doing things with friends, and family, and for myself.
Inevitably, something gets finished ahead of something else, and someone gets mad at me for it. ALways. Let me tell you, that is NOT A GOOD MOTIVATOR. But, I get it all the time. It is almost more than I can bear. But, I persist, as I have to, and I will. I WILL FINISH ALL THIS!
I am as sick of having them as yet unfinished, as you are of waiting for them.
But, there have been collections of heads that were in line before those even, and I am still trying to get those out to folks too. I am one man, alone, broke, not taking any more orders (at least give me that much!) and it takes time to get so many done.
Period.
My chaotic right brain was never one for keeping up with so much backlog, one I NEVER saw coming. When someone mentions last year, what do I think of, months of pain and three times thinking of suicide. Yes. I said it. But, I know I can't do that. It did get that bad though, and thanks to about five, really heartfelt messages from some folks, a couple from guys I don't even owe work to, I kept my mind set. Their kind words, and understanding, are part of why I am still here.
I persevered, and I will still. If I can. Now, at my age, my heart is starting to give me problems. I went out in the yard this week, and had chest pains from raking the frikkin' yard for crying out loud! It will not stop for me! But, I continue on. So YES, I AM GOING TO FINISH THIS WORK, but it has taken time, and will for some yet. I can only do so much at a time, and have to OCCASIONALLY take a break from it.
I promise everyone this much, when I am done with the Bales, and Jokers, and all the other loose heads, I am NOT taking more headpaints ever in my life! At least what you will be getting soon, is one of the last of any of that kind of work from me. I hope to return to being, like most of you, a lone, collector again, that just wants a figure here and there, and who learned one hell of a lesson in trying to ever offer his services to so many like a business, when I had no business ever doing that in the first place!
It was a lesson I have to live with every day until I get them all done. WHen I do, I will not look back.
But, I hope you know, you and your brother are tops in my book, and I am sorry it's taken so long. I will never do this work again, so at least you have that promise, and that is one for sure I will keep.
I will do my best, to get them out, by next weekend. I am going out of town tomorrow, because if I don't, I will blow my brains out. Between two years of HELL from my Mom, and my home life, and all this backlog, if I can't get my mind straightened out soon, I will go utterly nuts. I should NEVER have taken any of this on. But, hindsight is 20/20 and that is the lesson I learn. And am reminded of, Every day.
Every day.
REading your well deserved anger, and that of others, is not a good motivator for me, but I have to try to work regardless. I am so frustrated I could literally die. But, I can't do that! Who would work out all this stuff! So, I must finish it all. I have to. What was a formerly fun thing for me, is no longer. It is a task. A chore now, one that I am not totally sure how it got the way it did, over last year, which is still a blur to me, but I have been sending out heads as much as I could lately, and the avalanche of finished heads, that are about to ship, are gonna maybe make a lot of you very happy, at least that you FINALLY got them back from me.
Again, my deepest apologies about being late. My apologies for posting (which I don't anymore) any work from anyone, that may lead you to think I put someone ahead of you, and my deepest apologies for ever, even if totally unintentionally, leading you on, as you say, as I only thought at that time, that I was honestly going to get the work done then.
I know I may never warrant your trust again, and that is understandable, the quality of my work, no longer has any clout over how badly I have handled my workload, but at least you will have a peice of my workmanship, and that I hope, will speak for itself in your collections for all time.
That is all I have left to look forward to with this. After that, I am done. When I do finally catch up, I am out of this totally. THAT you have my word on. NO MORE! No more promises, and no more paints.
But, I think you will like your heads. Regardless of the time. I can only hope so.
Look for an email with shipping next week. I always email with shipping info, so you WILL get emails from me BEFORE and WHEN I ship. ALWAYS! No one gets left without that.
Thanks for waiting, and again, I apologize.
You guys are the best, and you didn't deserve the waits.
Les
Darren, PM sent.
In it, I said most of what is to follow. I feel I need to say it for all that wait for me, as I have no recourse but to at least say it once more...
Sorry about the lateness on your heads I have about 150 back logged projects, and at at given time, I always think I can finish one for this guy, or one for that guy, within a given timeframe, and someone always chimes in and wants their's NOW, so I always move around, leaving some promise unfulfilled. It's gotten so behind, I can't even remember what I said to everyone, hence why I no longer try to give personal updates. If I ever do, I always make someone else mad, who didn't get THEIR stuff.
When you have as much to do as I do, it all gets overwhelming.
That is not an excuse, but simply an explanation of why I am exhausted from it all. The shuffling and painting. ALL I do is paint. All the time. It's taken over my life. I do NOTHING else. What none of you sees, is that I put it ahead of doing things with friends, and family, and for myself.
Inevitably, something gets finished ahead of something else, and someone gets mad at me for it. ALways. Let me tell you, that is NOT A GOOD MOTIVATOR. But, I get it all the time. It is almost more than I can bear. But, I persist, as I have to, and I will. I WILL FINISH ALL THIS!
I am as sick of having them as yet unfinished, as you are of waiting for them.
But, there have been collections of heads that were in line before those even, and I am still trying to get those out to folks too. I am one man, alone, broke, not taking any more orders (at least give me that much!) and it takes time to get so many done.
Period.
My chaotic right brain was never one for keeping up with so much backlog, one I NEVER saw coming. When someone mentions last year, what do I think of, months of pain and three times thinking of suicide. Yes. I said it. But, I know I can't do that. It did get that bad though, and thanks to about five, really heartfelt messages from some folks, a couple from guys I don't even owe work to, I kept my mind set. Their kind words, and understanding, are part of why I am still here.
I persevered, and I will still. If I can. Now, at my age, my heart is starting to give me problems. I went out in the yard this week, and had chest pains from raking the frikkin' yard for crying out loud! It will not stop for me! But, I continue on. So YES, I AM GOING TO FINISH THIS WORK, but it has taken time, and will for some yet. I can only do so much at a time, and have to OCCASIONALLY take a break from it.
I promise everyone this much, when I am done with the Bales, and Jokers, and all the other loose heads, I am NOT taking more headpaints ever in my life! At least what you will be getting soon, is one of the last of any of that kind of work from me. I hope to return to being, like most of you, a lone, collector again, that just wants a figure here and there, and who learned one hell of a lesson in trying to ever offer his services to so many like a business, when I had no business ever doing that in the first place!
It was a lesson I have to live with every day until I get them all done. WHen I do, I will not look back.
But, I hope you know, you and your brother are tops in my book, and I am sorry it's taken so long. I will never do this work again, so at least you have that promise, and that is one for sure I will keep.
I will do my best, to get them out, by next weekend. I am going out of town tomorrow, because if I don't, I will blow my brains out. Between two years of HELL from my Mom, and my home life, and all this backlog, if I can't get my mind straightened out soon, I will go utterly nuts. I should NEVER have taken any of this on. But, hindsight is 20/20 and that is the lesson I learn. And am reminded of, Every day.
Every day.
REading your well deserved anger, and that of others, is not a good motivator for me, but I have to try to work regardless. I am so frustrated I could literally die. But, I can't do that! Who would work out all this stuff! So, I must finish it all. I have to. What was a formerly fun thing for me, is no longer. It is a task. A chore now, one that I am not totally sure how it got the way it did, over last year, which is still a blur to me, but I have been sending out heads as much as I could lately, and the avalanche of finished heads, that are about to ship, are gonna maybe make a lot of you very happy, at least that you FINALLY got them back from me.
Again, my deepest apologies about being late. My apologies for posting (which I don't anymore) any work from anyone, that may lead you to think I put someone ahead of you, and my deepest apologies for ever, even if totally unintentionally, leading you on, as you say, as I only thought at that time, that I was honestly going to get the work done then.
I know I may never warrant your trust again, and that is understandable, the quality of my work, no longer has any clout over how badly I have handled my workload, but at least you will have a peice of my workmanship, and that I hope, will speak for itself in your collections for all time.
That is all I have left to look forward to with this. After that, I am done. When I do finally catch up, I am out of this totally. THAT you have my word on. NO MORE! No more promises, and no more paints.
But, I think you will like your heads. Regardless of the time. I can only hope so.
Look for an email with shipping next week. I always email with shipping info, so you WILL get emails from me BEFORE and WHEN I ship. ALWAYS! No one gets left without that.
Thanks for waiting, and again, I apologize.
You guys are the best, and you didn't deserve the waits.
Les
intothevoid
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Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Les - hang in there man, I for one can totally undertand the amount of heart and soul you are putting into this and how much it has taken away from you. But know this - your work truly makes people happy and if nothing else, I hope that motivates you. I'm sure you will get through this and I'm sure you'll come out if stronger than before. Don't know what else to say except all the best! And i'm sure whenever I get my heads from you, it would have been more than worth the wait.
Les - hang in there man, I for one can totally undertand the amount of heart and soul you are putting into this and how much it has taken away from you. But know this - your work truly makes people happy and if nothing else, I hope that motivates you. I'm sure you will get through this and I'm sure you'll come out if stronger than before. Don't know what else to say except all the best! And i'm sure whenever I get my heads from you, it would have been more than worth the wait.
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
I've waited a year (almost) for a few heads myself, I can understand how that is a long time, HOWEVER...
What you have to realize here is that you're getting something that is truly one of a kind, special and will last a lifetime. A year is a minor trade off for that.
Personally if it means waiting longer to get a quality product Im ok with that. You have to understand it would be so easy for Les to half ass these projects. You lose motivation, they annoy you you just want them done, the work suffers. This is something he simply will not do. This speaks in volumes to me.
What you also have to remember is the person of character you are dealing with. Here's a guy who WILL get stuff out and not take your money and run a la Chris Howes and the like.
And yeah a personal update here and then would be nice but you have to remember if Les spends some time updating 150 people where their stuff is at he can get something actually done in that time, plus he's had a hell of a couple of years. I haven't yet because I know he's working away but if i ever was curious about my status all i have to do is ask and Les WILL update. That is OK with me. (although Les actually i wouldn't mind a status update come to think of it, simply curious).
The saddest thing in all of this (besides the happiness, family and health issues) is that Les is no longer having fun painting. Les, like I've said all along. There's only one thing you can do for me to make up for the long wait, try your hardest to really enjoy yourself when you paint my 6 heads (if you haven't started or done them yet that is). I know as a creative my work suffers if it becomes a chore, and I also know there's a reason I do what I do even though some days it's all just a pain in the ass. So take comfort in knowing I'm a grateful fan of yours, am eager in getting my heads but it's mostly over giddy anticipation and not annoyance with you personally. When you do my heads, turn some bond flicks on, have fun, know I am and will be grateful and feel honored to own them in the end.The joy you take into painting them will really make them shine.
Out of 150 things you have to do please remember 125 will probably be your supporters, and the remaining 25 are still going to love what you get to them even though they may throw negativity your way.
I've waited a year (almost) for a few heads myself, I can understand how that is a long time, HOWEVER...
What you have to realize here is that you're getting something that is truly one of a kind, special and will last a lifetime. A year is a minor trade off for that.
Personally if it means waiting longer to get a quality product Im ok with that. You have to understand it would be so easy for Les to half ass these projects. You lose motivation, they annoy you you just want them done, the work suffers. This is something he simply will not do. This speaks in volumes to me.
What you also have to remember is the person of character you are dealing with. Here's a guy who WILL get stuff out and not take your money and run a la Chris Howes and the like.
And yeah a personal update here and then would be nice but you have to remember if Les spends some time updating 150 people where their stuff is at he can get something actually done in that time, plus he's had a hell of a couple of years. I haven't yet because I know he's working away but if i ever was curious about my status all i have to do is ask and Les WILL update. That is OK with me. (although Les actually i wouldn't mind a status update come to think of it, simply curious).
The saddest thing in all of this (besides the happiness, family and health issues) is that Les is no longer having fun painting. Les, like I've said all along. There's only one thing you can do for me to make up for the long wait, try your hardest to really enjoy yourself when you paint my 6 heads (if you haven't started or done them yet that is). I know as a creative my work suffers if it becomes a chore, and I also know there's a reason I do what I do even though some days it's all just a pain in the ass. So take comfort in knowing I'm a grateful fan of yours, am eager in getting my heads but it's mostly over giddy anticipation and not annoyance with you personally. When you do my heads, turn some bond flicks on, have fun, know I am and will be grateful and feel honored to own them in the end.The joy you take into painting them will really make them shine.
Out of 150 things you have to do please remember 125 will probably be your supporters, and the remaining 25 are still going to love what you get to them even though they may throw negativity your way.
pjam
Here on the Perimeter
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Well said, Ray.
Everyone chillax, you'll get your stuff and be blown away by it.
Well said, Ray.
Everyone chillax, you'll get your stuff and be blown away by it.
Les Walker
Digging my way out!
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Hey, thanks guys. I am not mad at Bardoon, or his brother, (how could I be?!) and can only ever be grateful they wanted ME to paint their Andy-sculpted Bales. They will be getting them as soon as I can get back from this weekend and get them ready to go.
But thanks guys. Maybe I shouldn't have said all that. I sure don't want another flame war, especially aimed at me or an unhappy or frustrated customer. Not again. So, please let's keep things upbeat here. I am trying. I am here. I am not going anywhere, figuratively at any rate, just off this weekend, but I am HERE! I am reachable, and I will update when I can.
And Raymond, you rock. Thanks so much for that. Umair, you too. Pjam, thanks. But Raymond, you can bet I have saved your Bonds (and DeNiro) for some hardcore, and serious Bond paintups! I have put some paint on them, as I have almost all heads I have in hand are started. So many are SO CLOSE to completion, some are a bit further. From my perspective, looking out over SO MANY, it's hard to know what to report on. I do sometimes move around, no longer able to make any distinction from who ordered what first....sadly....and I hate that part...so I have simply stopped updating, and just ship, and let the buyer post if they choose. Some don't. That'd fine. Their emails saying how much they like it, when they get it, is enough for me these days.
Since getting away from actively promoting my work in here, as I used to, I just forget that seeing finished pieces is reassuring to someone I guess. I don't post mostly due to time constraints. I'm not being mysterious, just trying to do work, and not bandy about promoting myself anymore. Guys trying to solicit your attention, and deservedly so, need to keep posts and pics going, and therefore, show lots of newly finished or works in progress.
For me, I just haven't cared to push that iaspect n recent months. I want them done, in your hands, and out of mine.
I guess I need to revise that some.
I had a buddy tell me the other day, I wish I could simply see what you have painted lately. I guess I forget what that means to any of you. Sorry for that.
Also, it gets tough when you do post some guy's head or heads, and someone else gets mad that you aren't posting their's. It's hard to not make someone mad. It is hard to do this under the circumstances that I have allowed to happen. Period.
So, in light of that, and to show you guys I am in fact doing TONS of work, I will try to do a few hard updates starting next week. When I get Bardoon's heads out, you may see a pic or two. Some of the other guy's also. Just bear with me. Somebody has to get their's...sometime...and it may be YOUR's! But I will get them all done.
Posting, mailing, emailing, PMing, hell, buying groceries, eating, sleeping, all of it takes so much time, I just paint and send now. I will admit, I need to sleep more, so that, and posting an update or two, might be in order.
But thanks guys. No worries. I didn't mean to work up, I just stay frustrated too. I feel the frustrations deeply myself. I hope some of you can realize that. Those that have waited a year or more. ESPECIALLY you guys.
Again, you guys rock, and I am the one who is flattered that you ever wanted my work in the first place. I do owe you all, and know, i am trying to get these out to you as fast as I can.
(and thanks Hicks. You rock too!)
Oh and HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!
Hey, thanks guys. I am not mad at Bardoon, or his brother, (how could I be?!) and can only ever be grateful they wanted ME to paint their Andy-sculpted Bales. They will be getting them as soon as I can get back from this weekend and get them ready to go.
But thanks guys. Maybe I shouldn't have said all that. I sure don't want another flame war, especially aimed at me or an unhappy or frustrated customer. Not again. So, please let's keep things upbeat here. I am trying. I am here. I am not going anywhere, figuratively at any rate, just off this weekend, but I am HERE! I am reachable, and I will update when I can.
And Raymond, you rock. Thanks so much for that. Umair, you too. Pjam, thanks. But Raymond, you can bet I have saved your Bonds (and DeNiro) for some hardcore, and serious Bond paintups! I have put some paint on them, as I have almost all heads I have in hand are started. So many are SO CLOSE to completion, some are a bit further. From my perspective, looking out over SO MANY, it's hard to know what to report on. I do sometimes move around, no longer able to make any distinction from who ordered what first....sadly....and I hate that part...so I have simply stopped updating, and just ship, and let the buyer post if they choose. Some don't. That'd fine. Their emails saying how much they like it, when they get it, is enough for me these days.
Since getting away from actively promoting my work in here, as I used to, I just forget that seeing finished pieces is reassuring to someone I guess. I don't post mostly due to time constraints. I'm not being mysterious, just trying to do work, and not bandy about promoting myself anymore. Guys trying to solicit your attention, and deservedly so, need to keep posts and pics going, and therefore, show lots of newly finished or works in progress.
For me, I just haven't cared to push that iaspect n recent months. I want them done, in your hands, and out of mine.
I guess I need to revise that some.
I had a buddy tell me the other day, I wish I could simply see what you have painted lately. I guess I forget what that means to any of you. Sorry for that.
Also, it gets tough when you do post some guy's head or heads, and someone else gets mad that you aren't posting their's. It's hard to not make someone mad. It is hard to do this under the circumstances that I have allowed to happen. Period.
So, in light of that, and to show you guys I am in fact doing TONS of work, I will try to do a few hard updates starting next week. When I get Bardoon's heads out, you may see a pic or two. Some of the other guy's also. Just bear with me. Somebody has to get their's...sometime...and it may be YOUR's! But I will get them all done.
Posting, mailing, emailing, PMing, hell, buying groceries, eating, sleeping, all of it takes so much time, I just paint and send now. I will admit, I need to sleep more, so that, and posting an update or two, might be in order.
But thanks guys. No worries. I didn't mean to work up, I just stay frustrated too. I feel the frustrations deeply myself. I hope some of you can realize that. Those that have waited a year or more. ESPECIALLY you guys.
Again, you guys rock, and I am the one who is flattered that you ever wanted my work in the first place. I do owe you all, and know, i am trying to get these out to you as fast as I can.
(and thanks Hicks. You rock too!
)Oh and HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!
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Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
I own one little piece of art from Les Walker and i can tell you it's worth the wait.
It's the best piece in my collection and i canno't stop looking at it!
Hang in there Les.
Wishing all the best for you.
I own one little piece of art from Les Walker and i can tell you it's worth the wait.
It's the best piece in my collection and i canno't stop looking at it!
Hang in there Les.
Wishing all the best for you.
uscmhicks
Super Freak
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Happy Halloween , I was just carving a pumpkin and its eyes fell into its mouth.
My artistic skills suck.
Hang in there Les.
Happy Halloween , I was just carving a pumpkin and its eyes fell into its mouth.
My artistic skills suck. Hang in there Les.
**16k**
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Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
I am in the unlucky lot of those who are still waiting for Supes and CK heads, but still, I trust you Les, and I want to extend all my best wishes for better times to you Les.
However, let's be factual. I understand that in addition to all your health and family issues, you also have money problems that prevent you from sending out things as you would like. I remember paying shipping when I ordered the CK heads and I honestly don't remember if shipping was included or not for the Supes. Whatever, my whole point is, I'm ready, as I'm sure others are, to add money for shipping right now. I understand that shipping is expensive (more so for me as I live abroad), but please, don't let pride prevent you from asking. I guess we've all encountered money problems in our life and there's no shame in that! If you need more, just ask, Les!
Also, I repeat my offer. Though I initially wanted painted stuff, I would be more than happy to take some work load off you and have the heads unpainted. It's not a problem for me and I wouldn't resent you.
So please, if this helps, just ask...
Happy Halloween, Les!
I am in the unlucky lot of those who are still waiting for Supes and CK heads, but still, I trust you Les, and I want to extend all my best wishes for better times to you Les.
However, let's be factual. I understand that in addition to all your health and family issues, you also have money problems that prevent you from sending out things as you would like. I remember paying shipping when I ordered the CK heads and I honestly don't remember if shipping was included or not for the Supes. Whatever, my whole point is, I'm ready, as I'm sure others are, to add money for shipping right now. I understand that shipping is expensive (more so for me as I live abroad), but please, don't let pride prevent you from asking. I guess we've all encountered money problems in our life and there's no shame in that! If you need more, just ask, Les!
Also, I repeat my offer. Though I initially wanted painted stuff, I would be more than happy to take some work load off you and have the heads unpainted. It's not a problem for me and I wouldn't resent you.
So please, if this helps, just ask...
Happy Halloween, Les!
Big Duke 6
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Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Les
150 projects is how many heads ? Why not start a countdown of heads left ! Update us when you can ! We see your progress and you get superb motivation to continue your qwest ! Our hobby needs people like you ! Never forget that !
Best Regards, BD6
Les
150 projects is how many heads ? Why not start a countdown of heads left ! Update us when you can ! We see your progress and you get superb motivation to continue your qwest ! Our hobby needs people like you ! Never forget that !
Best Regards, BD6
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Les great to hear your making your way through the batch of orders. Look forward to some pics when you get a break to actually take some.
Keep brotha!
Les great to hear your making your way through the batch of orders. Look forward to some pics when you get a break to actually take some.
Keep brotha!
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Understand where you're coming from Les. I'm sure all of us have been completely over our heads in some way or another. But the thing that rocks with you is you're not tucking your tale and running (with money or away from confronting the situation) which fetches you boat loads of respect in my book. Make sure you light off a ton of fire works when you beat those 150+ heads
Understand where you're coming from Les. I'm sure all of us have been completely over our heads in some way or another. But the thing that rocks with you is you're not tucking your tale and running (with money or away from confronting the situation) which fetches you boat loads of respect in my book. Make sure you light off a ton of fire works when you beat those 150+ heads
Mr. Fusion
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Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Les, let me tell you how awesome you are. I know what you produce never disappoints. Negativity is never a good motivator. That's why I, along with many others, want to tell you how great you are. How great an artist, but more importantly a great person.
Hang in there, man. We all love ya.
Les, let me tell you how awesome you are. I know what you produce never disappoints. Negativity is never a good motivator. That's why I, along with many others, want to tell you how great you are. How great an artist, but more importantly a great person.
Hang in there, man. We all love ya.
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Not posting very often here but I am reading on a regular basis. In fact your work was the reason for me to register at SSF, order a Joker head and have the plesure to call it a part of my collection one day AND even a more pleasure was getting to know you. We havent had that much contact for now but all I can say is that you are not only an honest guy but also very reliable. Agreed, timeframes arent really your thing but I prefer waiting over rushed pieces so there isnt any problem for me. However I see a problem when someone talks about things as suicide, heart problems etc.
Les, NOTHING is worthy enough to get to that point. Health is more important than any timeframe. I dont mind waiting 2 years+ for my Joker head or my Reeves AND I dont want them for that high prize (your health)! Take a rest my friend, not only a day off. Close your "studio" and the bed of horror for a week and just care for yourself. Noone would really be that angry (in fact noone would know unless you tell us )... Its Halloween so were close to Christmas... THis is supposed to be the time where you rest and enjoy your family. DO SO!
If it helps somehow put my orders on the very last position on your list, I really dont mind waiting.
Not posting very often here but I am reading on a regular basis. In fact your work was the reason for me to register at SSF, order a Joker head and have the plesure to call it a part of my collection one day AND even a more pleasure was getting to know you. We havent had that much contact for now but all I can say is that you are not only an honest guy but also very reliable. Agreed, timeframes arent really your thing but I prefer waiting over rushed pieces so there isnt any problem for me. However I see a problem when someone talks about things as suicide, heart problems etc.
Les, NOTHING is worthy enough to get to that point. Health is more important than any timeframe. I dont mind waiting 2 years+ for my Joker head or my Reeves AND I dont want them for that high prize (your health)! Take a rest my friend, not only a day off. Close your "studio" and the bed of horror for a week and just care for yourself. Noone would really be that angry (in fact noone would know unless you tell us
)... Its Halloween so were close to Christmas... THis is supposed to be the time where you rest and enjoy your family. DO SO! If it helps somehow put my orders on the very last position on your list, I really dont mind waiting.
thedarkknight
Super Freak
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
You can move mine to the back as well.
Not posting very often here but I am reading on a regular basis. In fact your work was the reason for me to register at SSF, order a Joker head and have the plesure to call it a part of my collection one day AND even a more pleasure was getting to know you. We havent had that much contact for now but all I can say is that you are not only an honest guy but also very reliable. Agreed, timeframes arent really your thing but I prefer waiting over rushed pieces so there isnt any problem for me. However I see a problem when someone talks about things as suicide, heart problems etc.
Les, NOTHING is worthy enough to get to that point. Health is more important than any timeframe. I dont mind waiting 2 years+ for my Joker head or my Reeves AND I dont want them for that high prize (your health)! Take a rest my friend, not only a day off. Close your "studio" and the bed of horror for a week and just care for yourself. Noone would really be that angry (in fact noone would know unless you tell us
If it helps somehow put my orders on the very last position on your list, I really dont mind waiting.
You can move mine to the back as well.
uscmhicks
Super Freak
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Move the darkknights behind mine though.
Move the darkknights behind mine though.
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Hey Les, never really spoke before. Was reading your posts and couldn't help but be affected by them,
Shows what a great person you are by taking on the rest of the heads, I hope somehow you manage to enjoy finishing them off and I wish you all the success after you finish them. What ever you turn your hand to i'm sure you'll turn it to gold. You deserve a tonne of free Hot Toys figures or something, man, You're simply awesome.
Would love to see you staying into the hobby by simply collecting and enjoying, i'm sure you've previously said this is what you want to do.
Good luck with the remaining heads, and all the best. Rob.
Hey Les, never really spoke before. Was reading your posts and couldn't help but be affected by them,
Shows what a great person you are by taking on the rest of the heads, I hope somehow you manage to enjoy finishing them off and I wish you all the success after you finish them. What ever you turn your hand to i'm sure you'll turn it to gold. You deserve a tonne of free Hot Toys figures or something, man, You're simply awesome.
Would love to see you staying into the hobby by simply collecting and enjoying, i'm sure you've previously said this is what you want to do.
Good luck with the remaining heads, and all the best. Rob.
V-Raptor
Super Freak
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Les, remember Predator movie?
^^^^ happens )))
Somehow it just CAN'T not-to-happen.
I wish you to find out the way out of this. Time, it all took time. But time is the best doctor. I'm not very active in your thread, but your collection and stuffs you do is really-really awesome and it charged by piece of your soul. Such a beautiful things can not just vanish away.
So we wish you all the best from Russia: me, Riddick, Sined, Vold, etc. Find your way out of this. And you know... you don't have any other choice ))))
THIS IS LI-iii-FEEE!
cheer up!! maybe not today. maybe not tomorrow. but you will, you surly will.
From Russia with love! (c)
Les, remember Predator movie?
^^^^ happens )))
Somehow it just CAN'T not-to-happen.
I wish you to find out the way out of this. Time, it all took time. But time is the best doctor. I'm not very active in your thread, but your collection and stuffs you do is really-really awesome and it charged by piece of your soul. Such a beautiful things can not just vanish away.
So we wish you all the best from Russia: me, Riddick, Sined, Vold, etc. Find your way out of this. And you know... you don't have any other choice ))))
THIS IS LI-iii-FEEE!
cheer up!! maybe not today. maybe not tomorrow. but you will, you surly will.
From Russia with love! (c)
Re: LES WALKER - All NEW Custom Works 2009
Les, I responded to your PM. Thank you.
Allow me to say that I am a supporter of Les. I 100% believe that when his personal & family issues come about, those are #1 and the work can be put aside. I'm not at all angry, but just wanted to come across as being firm...I have NEVER asked about the status of Bale heads until now (though I received updates every few months from my lil bro) because Les has always been very good about keeping us all up-to-date about what is going on. I understand his unique situation as best as I can as a fellow collector, but I am also a customer. I can only wish him and his family the very best.
I am very fortunate to have one of Les' Spikey-Haired Hicks sculpts which is the best custom piece I have on my shelf. I absolutely love it and which is why I jumped at the chance to get another head sculpt painted by Les.
I understand that Les takes on a TON of projects and he does A+, beyond belief work with them all and he wants to do the same with everything. I just told Les that I hope he can find the time to not forget about all those of us who have been waiting a year, two years, etc. so eventually he can finally clear the whole load of work and take a deep breath away from it all.
Then after that, I also hope he can get back into painting and customizing for HIMSELF FIRST, so he can find his love in it once again.
Once again Les, thank you for the reply. I am not at all angry and never will be. I appreciate all the wonderful work you have brought to us all and shared with us. I hope you can find your love and faith in it once again very soon.
Les, I responded to your PM. Thank you.
Allow me to say that I am a supporter of Les. I 100% believe that when his personal & family issues come about, those are #1 and the work can be put aside. I'm not at all angry, but just wanted to come across as being firm...I have NEVER asked about the status of Bale heads until now (though I received updates every few months from my lil bro) because Les has always been very good about keeping us all up-to-date about what is going on. I understand his unique situation as best as I can as a fellow collector, but I am also a customer. I can only wish him and his family the very best.
I am very fortunate to have one of Les' Spikey-Haired Hicks sculpts which is the best custom piece I have on my shelf. I absolutely love it and which is why I jumped at the chance to get another head sculpt painted by Les.
I understand that Les takes on a TON of projects and he does A+, beyond belief work with them all and he wants to do the same with everything. I just told Les that I hope he can find the time to not forget about all those of us who have been waiting a year, two years, etc. so eventually he can finally clear the whole load of work and take a deep breath away from it all.
Then after that, I also hope he can get back into painting and customizing for HIMSELF FIRST, so he can find his love in it once again.
Once again Les, thank you for the reply. I am not at all angry and never will be. I appreciate all the wonderful work you have brought to us all and shared with us. I hope you can find your love and faith in it once again very soon.
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