Thoughts about Big Bang Art (in a non-specific way)

[ratherastory]

Okay, this question is for the Big Bang writers on my flist.

A bit of context. I'm currently signed up for the gabriel_bigbang, which has a January deadline. Here's the thing: I have only a vague idea about what I might write, and instead I've been struck by the insane notion that I might want to do art for it instead.

Now, I am not an artist. In fact, I can barely manage stick figures on some days. On good days, however, if I work really really hard, sometimes I produce stuff that I actually like.

That being said, I am worried. I don't want to inflict my art on some poor unsuspecting writer who's expecting, I dunno, talent, as opposed to gobs and gobs of enthusiasm and a lot of sweat and blood and tears.

So, writers, what are your thoughts when you find out the identity of your artist? Have you ever had misgivings upon seeing what they've done in the past and been pleasantly surprised? Have you ever had an artist whose work you just didn't like? How did that work out for you?

I'm looking for opinions, anecdotal evidence, anything at all. I'm just not sure that my plan isn't insane.

Comments

[claudiapriscus.livejournal.com]

Never doubt the capacity for craziness in fandom, but personally, my inclination is to be so flattered that someone is willing to put the time into making something based off some idea of mine that I could never really be disappointed. Maybe it wouldn't be to my taste, but I'd still be so thrilled at the effort that I'd be a very happy camper anyway.

But then again, I had a very good experience. I was eager to see what my original artist was going to do, but then she had a baby and I needed a pitch-hitter. And then when I saw my little fic was adopted by Davincis_girl, I had to do a little dance. (And in the end...I got art from BOTH. 'Twas awesome, if awkward, since I'd never done a big bang before and wasn't sure of the etiquette.)

[bellatemple]

Let's see. I've done three big bangs so far. I've known nothing about the artists for each one, and gotten good results from each one. I'll admit to trepidations each and every time -- it's natural to worry and wonder and be neurotic (at least, I hope it is), and there's certainly those who will talk and share their maybe not so positive opinions of the artists their friends get, but I tend to just be excited to see my writing translated into art-y form in general.

[icelily01.livejournal.com]

I've only ever done the reverse big bang as a writer. But having talked a lot of authors through their J2 big bang last year as an alpha/beta I'd say...the majority weren't concerned. They seemed to accept the fact that if an artist signed up, that meant they were confident enough in their skills to know they would produce something good. I think everyone probably has a little worry in the back of their mind about it, because you work hard on your story, spend hours and hours making it perfect, you want the art to do your hard work justice.

You've written a ton of Big Bangs yeah? Would you be satisfied with the art you could make? If you would be, go for it. Why not :)

[peppervl.livejournal.com]

Given my past experience with artists and big bangs, I wouldn't care if I got stick figures so long as they STAYED IN CONTACT WITH ME.