Slammer
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Mike Dring Art-el, by Slammer on Nov 29, 2022 19:20:32 GMT 1, Hi Everyone, I've some very sad news.
Michael Dring passed away yesterday.
Mike had a huge passion for art and was a member of this forum early on.
Through the fundraising efforts of the members/artists on this forum, we were able to raise a huge amount of cash that went to the 'Get Dring Mobile' campaign. Which enabled us to buy a vehicle for Mike and have it adapted to suit his disabilities.
Mike was so grateful for all of your support, as was I.
If anyone has interest in attending his funeral, let me know via DM and I'll be in touch with the funeral details.
RIP Mike.
Hi Everyone, I've some very sad news.
Michael Dring passed away yesterday.
Mike had a huge passion for art and was a member of this forum early on.
Through the fundraising efforts of the members/artists on this forum, we were able to raise a huge amount of cash that went to the 'Get Dring Mobile' campaign. Which enabled us to buy a vehicle for Mike and have it adapted to suit his disabilities.
Mike was so grateful for all of your support, as was I.
If anyone has interest in attending his funeral, let me know via DM and I'll be in touch with the funeral details.
RIP Mike.
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Bram
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Mike Dring Art-el, by Bram on Nov 29, 2022 19:35:55 GMT 1, Sad to hear the news. A true stalwart of our scene and of course will be missed greatly by the community, rest in peace Mike.
Sad to hear the news. A true stalwart of our scene and of course will be missed greatly by the community, rest in peace Mike.
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Harveyn
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Mike Dring Art-el, by Harveyn on Nov 29, 2022 20:33:56 GMT 1, Terribly sad news. A guy who gave everything to this scene and will be greatly missed.
Terribly sad news. A guy who gave everything to this scene and will be greatly missed.
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bookends
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Mike Dring Art-el, by bookends on Nov 29, 2022 22:25:58 GMT 1, Sad news, Met Mike a few times in various shows and was welcomed into his home to view and buy a couple of paintings.
Sad news, Met Mike a few times in various shows and was welcomed into his home to view and buy a couple of paintings.
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Manty
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Mike Dring Art-el, by Manty on Nov 29, 2022 22:55:04 GMT 1, Sorry to hear this
Mike was a lovely guy. Did so much for our little arty world, and always with the best intentions
RIP Mike xx
Sorry to hear this
Mike was a lovely guy. Did so much for our little arty world, and always with the best intentions
RIP Mike xx
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Mike Dring Art-el, by Zippy on Nov 30, 2022 0:15:53 GMT 1, Thanks Slammer for letting us know. Mike was certainly here from the beginning and i believe introduced us to some of the artists we know now ie Dale Marshall. Mike put on the 101 show with Vermin.
Really sad to hear the news. Mike was a lovely guy with a good heart.
Hope all is well with you? Not seen you on here for 5+ years.
Thanks Slammer for letting us know. Mike was certainly here from the beginning and i believe introduced us to some of the artists we know now ie Dale Marshall. Mike put on the 101 show with Vermin.
Really sad to hear the news. Mike was a lovely guy with a good heart.
Hope all is well with you? Not seen you on here for 5+ years.
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topboy
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Mike Dring Art-el, by topboy on Nov 30, 2022 4:19:49 GMT 1, Hi Slammer
I hope you and your family are all well mate.
Im sorry to hear of the sad passing of Mike.
I didn't know Mike personally, but from all that has been mentioned about him over the many years on this forum he was well liked and as such he will be sorely missed.
Im sure he will be smiling down on you all while watching everyone drinking,eating and taking about him at his wake.
Hope it he has a fitting send off. And take care Slammer.
Hi Slammer
I hope you and your family are all well mate.
Im sorry to hear of the sad passing of Mike.
I didn't know Mike personally, but from all that has been mentioned about him over the many years on this forum he was well liked and as such he will be sorely missed.
Im sure he will be smiling down on you all while watching everyone drinking,eating and taking about him at his wake.
Hope it he has a fitting send off. And take care Slammer.
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Mike Dring Art-el, by My Name is Frank on Nov 30, 2022 11:03:39 GMT 1, Sorry to hear this news, RIP
Sorry to hear this news, RIP
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Leotard
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Mike Dring Art-el, by Leotard on Nov 30, 2022 11:24:55 GMT 1, Terribly sad news. Mike had such great zest for life and loved his art, ever present at shows with his lovely wife and brother in tow. Sending love and condolences to his family and friendsโฆhe will be missed.
Terribly sad news. Mike had such great zest for life and loved his art, ever present at shows with his lovely wife and brother in tow. Sending love and condolences to his family and friendsโฆhe will be missed.
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Slammer
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Mike Dring Art-el, by Slammer on Nov 30, 2022 12:35:02 GMT 1, All doing OK, thanks Zippy. It certainly has been ages since I've spent much time on here.
It's been an interesting time. I found a love of making music during lockdown and all my spare time etc, has been spent doing that.
The kids keep me plenty busy.
I went to Upfest this year and try to get out to shows, when I get time.
Hope you are good.
All doing OK, thanks Zippy. It certainly has been ages since I've spent much time on here.
It's been an interesting time. I found a love of making music during lockdown and all my spare time etc, has been spent doing that.
The kids keep me plenty busy.
I went to Upfest this year and try to get out to shows, when I get time.
Hope you are good.
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disappointed
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Mike Dring Art-el, by disappointed on Nov 30, 2022 13:06:36 GMT 1, Very sad news.
I never met Mike in person but bought a few pieces from him back in the day and he was always an absolute gent to deal with. He also had a genuine passion and enjoyment of the art which was rare back then and even rarer amongst the hundreds of galleries and dealers that have sprung up since.
Coincidentally, I thought of Mike just the other day as I was looking at a very sweary Max Ripo piece that I bought from him.
Thanks for sharing this news @slammer
RIP Mike.
Very sad news.
I never met Mike in person but bought a few pieces from him back in the day and he was always an absolute gent to deal with. He also had a genuine passion and enjoyment of the art which was rare back then and even rarer amongst the hundreds of galleries and dealers that have sprung up since.
Coincidentally, I thought of Mike just the other day as I was looking at a very sweary Max Ripo piece that I bought from him.
Thanks for sharing this news @slammer
RIP Mike.
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ricobenfico
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Mike Dring Art-el, by ricobenfico on Nov 30, 2022 17:37:30 GMT 1, Ah, no..... Not more sad news. Trevor now Mike? I really enjoyed Mike's chat via email exchanges in the early days. Lovely, knowledgeable and so helpful. He did so much for the scene, artists and members on here..... Rest well Mike.... โค๏ธ
Ah, no..... Not more sad news. Trevor now Mike? I really enjoyed Mike's chat via email exchanges in the early days. Lovely, knowledgeable and so helpful. He did so much for the scene, artists and members on here..... Rest well Mike.... โค๏ธ
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mandem
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Mike Dring Art-el, by mandem on Nov 30, 2022 18:38:46 GMT 1, Bad week for the old school forumites.
Corblimeylimey, Trev, and Dring.
Rest in power y'all, the world is poorer without you. Thanks for making this place good one
Bad week for the old school forumites.
Corblimeylimey, Trev, and Dring.
Rest in power y'all, the world is poorer without you. Thanks for making this place good one
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Mike Dring Art-el, by .dappy on Nov 30, 2022 19:19:18 GMT 1, ... very sad news ... ๐
... mike was a great contributor to the scene and on the forum ...
... very sad news ... ๐
... mike was a great contributor to the scene and on the forum ...
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