Original Art for Sale
In Search of Lost Tintin is Ricardo's "autobiographical fantasy" as he journeys through life and the world of comics, seeking to realize his dream of becoming a comic artist.
Ricardo's In Search of Lost Tintin original art debuted in the US at Comic Art Live in May 2024. We offered both pencil prelims and finished pages and had a great response, selling all but one prelim and all but 3 finished pages. Here are images of the art that sold so you can get a feel for Ricardo's work.
Both finished pages and prelims are A3 in size (29.7 x 42 cm, or 11.7 x 16.5 in). The prelims are drawn on tracing paper.
Also, please note that the prelims are lettered in Portuguese, Ricardo's native language. The finished pages have no lettering as the production lettering is digital. We have provided images of the published pages for context.
Check out the ebook for the full story and to see all of Ricardo's glorious art. You can read about the book here—https://rleite.slingsbybros.com/—and view our press release and read a sample chapter. The ebook is available on Amazon sites worldwide. The hardcover will be published this Fall.
In Search of Lost Tintin Original Art
Ricardo's prelims are drawn in pencil on tracing paper. Prelims are the same size as the finished pages—A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches, 29.7 x 42 cm)—so that they are convenient to use with a light box to create the finished pages.
Ricardos finished pages are a delight to behold. We have yet to encounter someone who is not immediately engaged when they see one of his originals. At the last Comic Art Live we offered a number of original pages and prelims and nearly sold out.
Like the prelims, finished pages are A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches, 29.7 x 42 cm) in size.
Bookplate Original Art
Commissions
Ricardo does fantastic commissions of your favorite heroes and characters! We've commissioned him ourselves and have been ecstatic with the results. Below are some examples.
Carol Day commission
Carol Day commission incorporating Ricardo, Roger Clark and David Wright
Carol Day example
At the moment, Ricardo has slots available for 6 pen and ink commissions. He draws them in A3 size (11.7 x 16.5 inches, 29.7 x 42 cm) in black and white.
Pricing
The base price for a commission is $1000. If you'd like to add an image from a photo, of yourself or someone else, the price is $1250. If you'd like other enhancements, such as hand-coloring or whatever, just let us know. We're happy to talk with Ricardo about the feasibility and price for whatever ideas you might have.
Sandman commission
Commission incorporating Slingsby Bro Chris Killackey with Sandman, his favorite comic book character
Sandman example
Superman commission
Commission incorporating Slingsby Bro Guy Mills with Sandman, his favorite comic book character
Superman example