Franchi doesn’t have to explain shit. If Taylor has his degree in art, he knows exactly how it’s done. What he can’t rap his stunad mind issue around is from too much stage diving and listening to the DC scene.

commercial art vs art.

Unbelievable, let’s make opinions based on one view without hearing the other view. No it’s not chocolate vs vanilla. This is a persons livelihood.

Taylor was lambasting on about how Franchi uses other art to create his art and it’s not a Dirty Donnie or a Yeti style of creativity. Franchi was explaining why he does this to support his style of art. How the fuck is that wrong? There is nothing wrong about it. Franchi should not have to explain, justify or reason why he chose his style. If Taylor doesn’t like it, end of story. He doesn’t need to explain, tear down or justify anything to the listener. Even Tommy was to a point, whatever, let’s move on.

You are perpetuating your one way narrative. It’s pine Taylor and resent Franchi. Now, you’re insinuating Chris has no reputation? I sense jealousy or a disgruntled artist. Which is it?

No, he doesn’t. Yes, it was personal by both Taylor and Chris. Published work for the exchange of money = livelihood

Really? He was on and on about referencing and copied other art. He posted on Sterns Facebook page with a sideways sling. He was obviously vexed about his personal work being copied and was annoyed / irritated by the fact that ideas are borrowed and no credit is given. Even at the end of his tirade he was about to say “ripped off”. Retracted then goes on again with commentary about appropriation or how other pinball artist draw and don’t rely on photoshop for reference. I can’t fathom why Chris would have not felt it was a personal attack.

This is really fucking simple to understand,He felt that his work was mishandled via Taylor’s commentary. You’re insinuating someone making a judgement to defend themselves on the H2H podcast is misguided. It’s not.

Taylor, above is exactly why this was heated. From his response on head2head and starting with post #615, the derisive response was a one way street again his response to the perceived frustration you were having of his craft. It should have never been debated about it’s merits or investigated to that level.

You could have reached out to Chris to discuss your matter of contention with how he conducts his professional illustration process or work relationship with any of his clients when he uses any media as a reference.

I have listened to your podcast since the beginning. I like your podcast. You and Tommy are interesting and intelligent people. I found your rant about this one issue was fine at inception and then took a turn in the wrongful direction. Even if that was not your intention.