Not sure about the Emporer and patterns. Like the blue (very simple), will withhold judgement on the red. Of course, my personal opinion has no bearing on saleability and I have proven that HUNDREDS of times.
Gerry, yes it is. As a matter of fact both of them are. I really like their acrylics. They're easy to turn and after MM to 12,000 they take on a really great shine.
They both are SUPERB works of art! They look like they should be in a museum or some really expensive display case. Wonderful display of craftsmanship here. [][][][^]
The Blue is very nice but I've never been a fan of that red one, it has always reminded me a band aids because of the skipping in the white lines I guess. Also in my opinion the Emperor looks best with a rather plain body when it comes to acrylics.
Thanks for all of the kind comments. Wayne, I agree with you about those white dots. Some blanks have more than others but people always pick up the pens done in that color first than any other color that I have.