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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Agent Provocateur on Aug 27, 2008 10:17:40 GMT 1, This is no great shakes, it's just a little stencil about the size of the palm of my hand. I had watched a documentary on how much work some of the athletes go through in their four year training schedule building up to the Olympics, and was stunned by the sheer determination, passion and hard work needed!
So I came up with the 'Olympian'... my little (approx. 5" tall) testament to everyone that strives for what they believe in and are not afraid of a bit of hard work on the way ;D. This test on cardboard is the 'Gold' version but I have done a set of mini grey canvases (10"x10") in 'Gold', 'Silver' and 'Bronze'.
Let me know what you think... ;D
AP
This is no great shakes, it's just a little stencil about the size of the palm of my hand. I had watched a documentary on how much work some of the athletes go through in their four year training schedule building up to the Olympics, and was stunned by the sheer determination, passion and hard work needed! So I came up with the 'Olympian'... my little (approx. 5" tall) testament to everyone that strives for what they believe in and are not afraid of a bit of hard work on the way ;D. This test on cardboard is the 'Gold' version but I have done a set of mini grey canvases (10"x10") in 'Gold', 'Silver' and 'Bronze'. Let me know what you think... ;D AP |
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Sliding on the Walls on Aug 29, 2008 16:48:34 GMT 1, really nice. simple, but effective. esp. with the white background and gold disc.... good work
really nice. simple, but effective. esp. with the white background and gold disc.... good work
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Agent Provocateur on Aug 31, 2008 12:01:56 GMT 1, Thanks 
Here's the pics of the three mini canvases, gold, silver and bronze. Oh, and my mistake, the cardboard piece is about 7" x 7" and the canvases are 8" x 8" 
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by ikkeno on Aug 31, 2008 13:18:26 GMT 1, nice!
But heres a little idea I just had, make it twice the size and swap the discus out with a landmine 
nice! But heres a little idea I just had, make it twice the size and swap the discus out with a landmine |
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Agent Provocateur on Aug 31, 2008 17:42:03 GMT 1, Ahhh fascinating... I'm liking your idea I was trying to think of something like that, to comment on more controversial Olympic issues, but only came up with an Olympic ring. Which didn't look too obvious!
Ahhh fascinating... I'm liking your idea I was trying to think of something like that, to comment on more controversial Olympic issues, but only came up with an Olympic ring. Which didn't look too obvious! |
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danny1
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by danny1 on Sept 2, 2008 20:30:18 GMT 1, what about a tibetan mandala design on the disc???
what about a tibetan mandala design on the disc???
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Agent Provocateur on Sept 2, 2008 21:51:09 GMT 1, Danny man I know what your talking about... but the damn thing's about 10mm wide  my little pinkies canna do it ;D
Danny man I know what your talking about... but the damn thing's about 10mm wide my little pinkies canna do it ;D |
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by crazyarsemother on Sept 3, 2008 7:23:22 GMT 1, it does not need any tedious clever message. its charming. imo
it does not need any tedious clever message. its charming. imo
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Agent Provocateur on Sept 3, 2008 11:34:09 GMT 1, Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image.
Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D
Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image.
Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by crazyarsemother on Sept 3, 2008 11:55:06 GMT 1, Cheers AP. I think it sings. Especially on the cardboard. I guess its about what motivates you as an artist. I have seen lots of otherwise aesthetically interesting pieces ruined due to a needless satirical element being shoe horned in for the sake of it or worse because thats what Banksy might have done. I did all that on art foundation. I think I maybe belong to the expressive neo-celebratory movement - celebrating aspects of the global village rather than concentrating on its short-comings. A more expressive approach feels rather less removed from the artist to me. But then I guess stencilling by its very method is rather removed.
Cheers AP. I think it sings. Especially on the cardboard. I guess its about what motivates you as an artist. I have seen lots of otherwise aesthetically interesting pieces ruined due to a needless satirical element being shoe horned in for the sake of it or worse because thats what Banksy might have done. I did all that on art foundation. I think I maybe belong to the expressive neo-celebratory movement - celebrating aspects of the global village rather than concentrating on its short-comings. A more expressive approach feels rather less removed from the artist to me. But then I guess stencilling by its very method is rather removed.
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Run Pig Run
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Run Pig Run on Sept 3, 2008 17:13:32 GMT 1, Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image. Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D
It's not Bin Ladan driving a bus is it?
Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image. Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D It's not Bin Ladan driving a bus is it? |
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bmjt
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by bmjt on Sept 3, 2008 18:16:07 GMT 1, Haha! I hope so.
I do quite like those little canvases in fact AP, do you have a price for them yet?
Haha! I hope so.
I do quite like those little canvases in fact AP, do you have a price for them yet?
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Just a little piece... the 'Olympian', by Agent Provocateur on Sept 5, 2008 14:28:04 GMT 1, Haha 'fraid not runpigrun ;D... no comment 
bmjt you have a PM ;D
Haha 'fraid not runpigrun ;D... no comment bmjt you have a PM ;D |
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my little pinkies canna do it ;D
