Heavyconsumer
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February 2008
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Who would YOU go to??, by Heavyconsumer on May 30, 2008 0:31:12 GMT 1, All ideas and suggestions are welcome and I hope there are some interesting ones!.
I'm considering having a portrait of my stepdaughter commissioned later on in the year as a gift to her. Of course the most important 2 factors are that she (and we) can enjoy it on the wall and that we can afford it. That latter point is a real spanner in the works, as it rules out my favourite portrait artist, Mr Small. I am pretty sure his paintings start at a few thousand pounds and that is uncomfortable for us, the same is probably true of Mr Denning. (I don't even know if they take commissions?). The medium does not have to be oils (although in Matt's case I reckon that'd be the way to go), I'm open-minded on medium.
I do have a few names in mind  of lets say "up and comers" who's work may be available sub ยฃ1,000, come the end of the year, for a small-medium sized piece (we're poor). This includes 1 or 2 regular posters on the forum. But I'm curious who you might approach if you wanted a portrait done of a young family member.
Thanks in advance. 
All ideas and suggestions are welcome and I hope there are some interesting ones!. I'm considering having a portrait of my stepdaughter commissioned later on in the year as a gift to her. Of course the most important 2 factors are that she (and we) can enjoy it on the wall and that we can afford it. That latter point is a real spanner in the works, as it rules out my favourite portrait artist, Mr Small. I am pretty sure his paintings start at a few thousand pounds and that is uncomfortable for us, the same is probably true of Mr Denning. (I don't even know if they take commissions?). The medium does not have to be oils (although in Matt's case I reckon that'd be the way to go), I'm open-minded on medium. I do have a few names in mind of lets say "up and comers" who's work may be available sub ยฃ1,000, come the end of the year, for a small-medium sized piece (we're poor). This includes 1 or 2 regular posters on the forum. But I'm curious who you might approach if you wanted a portrait done of a young family member. Thanks in advance. |
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scavos
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June 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by scavos on May 30, 2008 0:34:52 GMT 1, Cherri Wood.
Cherri Wood.
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Daz
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October 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by Daz on May 30, 2008 0:38:49 GMT 1, how about Jeff A, not up to date with prices though
how about Jeff A, not up to date with prices though
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Who would YOU go to??, by Guest on May 30, 2008 0:45:02 GMT 1, What a great idea HC, to have a piece, that is personal to you and your family, and hopefully something what will be treasured for years to come. as for artists....mmmm.
c215
Dale Grimshaw
What a great idea HC, to have a piece, that is personal to you and your family, and hopefully something what will be treasured for years to come. as for artists....mmmm.
c215
Dale Grimshaw
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Who would YOU go to??, by cashman on May 30, 2008 0:46:40 GMT 1, Herakut !!
Herakut !!
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Who would YOU go to??, by richy00 on May 30, 2008 0:49:21 GMT 1, grafter?
jef a?
grafter?
jef a?
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Heavyconsumer
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February 2008
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Who would YOU go to??, by Heavyconsumer on May 30, 2008 0:51:36 GMT 1, Just a quick comment. I'm not going to react to your ideas in thread, at least for now, because I don't want you suggesting artists for my purposes, but I'm very interested to know who you see as a good and affordable portrait artist and I guess that should apply to you and your pocket if you're to give an unbiased response. I'm very pleased with the response so far and the PMs. Thanks.
Just a quick comment. I'm not going to react to your ideas in thread, at least for now, because I don't want you suggesting artists for my purposes, but I'm very interested to know who you see as a good and affordable portrait artist and I guess that should apply to you and your pocket if you're to give an unbiased response. I'm very pleased with the response so far and the PMs. Thanks.
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Who would YOU go to??, by Guest on May 30, 2008 0:58:18 GMT 1, Like your good self, It would have to be Matt Small. Who i consider the best there is, when it comes to portraits.
another artist i would consider is vhils (Alexandre Farto)
Like your good self, It would have to be Matt Small. Who i consider the best there is, when it comes to portraits.
another artist i would consider is vhils (Alexandre Farto)
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spirit
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August 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by spirit on May 30, 2008 1:09:54 GMT 1, For artists outside the street art scene, you might want to check out...
www.commissionaportrait.com
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Who would YOU go to??, by cashman on May 30, 2008 1:19:51 GMT 1, Ghostbusters ?
Ghostbusters ?
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shower
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September 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by shower on May 30, 2008 1:34:14 GMT 1, jef a is quality and a really nice bloke too! but it obviously depends on what style you like!
jef a is quality and a really nice bloke too! but it obviously depends on what style you like!
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Who would YOU go to??, by displaced bear on May 30, 2008 1:41:11 GMT 1, jason thielke commission for 17"x23" costs $1500 last i checked and i'd go for him.
jason thielke commission for 17"x23" costs $1500 last i checked and i'd go for him.
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Replete
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March 2008
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Who would YOU go to??, by Replete on May 30, 2008 2:01:59 GMT 1, Ashley Wood for me but probably very pricey these days but the man deserves every penny. Plus I dont have a child but if ever I ever built myself a robot facsimile family he'd be the man for the job ;D
Ashley Wood for me but probably very pricey these days but the man deserves every penny. Plus I dont have a child but if ever I ever built myself a robot facsimile family he'd be the man for the job ;D
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DYL4N
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January 2008
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Who would YOU go to??, by DYL4N on May 30, 2008 5:18:42 GMT 1, Listen to Scavos, Cherri Wood rocks! ;D
Listen to Scavos, Cherri Wood rocks! ;D
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Who would YOU go to??, by fergy on May 30, 2008 9:38:06 GMT 1, I'd have to agree with Ronhill and go with Dale Grimshaw or maybe Conor Harrington. Latter could be a bit more pricey though.
Good luck, sounds like a good idea.
I'd have to agree with Ronhill and go with Dale Grimshaw or maybe Conor Harrington. Latter could be a bit more pricey though.
Good luck, sounds like a good idea.
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robinbanks
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October 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by robinbanks on May 30, 2008 9:41:36 GMT 1, Russ Mills.
Young, up and coming, and probably very reasonable right now. Although something tells me he's about to get very, very busy quite soon.
Russ Mills.
Young, up and coming, and probably very reasonable right now. Although something tells me he's about to get very, very busy quite soon.
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streetgirl
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May 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by streetgirl on May 30, 2008 9:52:59 GMT 1, One of my best mates ex gf - one of the most naturally gifted artists I have ever come across.
Pencil is her medium and I kid you not, leafing through her portfolio there are a couple of portraits that you would struggle to believe were done by hand.
Only 18 as well and just about to finish 6th form - you don't get much more up and coming than that.
Had commissioned a piece for myself, but er now that she's an ex, am waiting for the dust to settle. Or when she's less heart broken. 
One of my best mates ex gf - one of the most naturally gifted artists I have ever come across. Pencil is her medium and I kid you not, leafing through her portfolio there are a couple of portraits that you would struggle to believe were done by hand. Only 18 as well and just about to finish 6th form - you don't get much more up and coming than that. Had commissioned a piece for myself, but er now that she's an ex, am waiting for the dust to settle. Or when she's less heart broken. |
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Who would YOU go to??, by doublehelix on May 30, 2008 10:22:55 GMT 1, C215 has just done a awesome portrait on my GF for her birthday, he actually sent me 2 versions as the main work was in cutting the stencils, so he created 2 colour ways for me, both together cost well under 1k.
C215 has just done a awesome portrait on my GF for her birthday, he actually sent me 2 versions as the main work was in cutting the stencils, so he created 2 colour ways for me, both together cost well under 1k.
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mievin
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July 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by mievin on May 30, 2008 11:04:22 GMT 1, Check Alex Young. He does a lot of graf under another name and is also really talented with portraits too. Some of his paintings are done by spraying into the end of a spray can and then dripping this on the canvas. The canvas I have from him at home is the piece of art that I get the most amount of positive comments about across all ages and genders.
brainofalexyoung.com/
Check Alex Young. He does a lot of graf under another name and is also really talented with portraits too. Some of his paintings are done by spraying into the end of a spray can and then dripping this on the canvas. The canvas I have from him at home is the piece of art that I get the most amount of positive comments about across all ages and genders. brainofalexyoung.com/ |
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Who would YOU go to??, by daz205 on May 30, 2008 12:26:46 GMT 1, depends what style your after but personally i`d contact mau mau and have something sprayed free hand but it may be a bit large.
Or logan hicks did a family portrait for nick walker which was good
depends what style your after but personally i`d contact mau mau and have something sprayed free hand but it may be a bit large.
Or logan hicks did a family portrait for nick walker which was good
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curiousgeorge
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March 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by curiousgeorge on May 30, 2008 12:46:02 GMT 1, When i read the following thread it got me thinking about getting one of our son
/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=1478&page=1
Bah forum politics wont allow the link, best done via pm i guess
When i read the following thread it got me thinking about getting one of our son
/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=1478&page=1
Bah forum politics wont allow the link, best done via pm i guess
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Who would YOU go to??, by onemandown72 on May 30, 2008 12:55:18 GMT 1, PM'd
PM'd
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Who would YOU go to??, by jonpud on May 30, 2008 13:05:21 GMT 1, I sent Jef Aerosol this;
He sent me this;
A 110% nice guy and probably the best stencil portrait painters on the scene! Price would easily fit in your budget as well!
Really depends on what you want, if you are looking for a likeness or an impression!! Matt small would be amazing!
I sent Jef Aerosol this; He sent me this; A 110% nice guy and probably the best stencil portrait painters on the scene! Price would easily fit in your budget as well! Really depends on what you want, if you are looking for a likeness or an impression!! Matt small would be amazing! |
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Who would YOU go to??, by howlinhooker on May 30, 2008 13:06:35 GMT 1, john lydon looks ....kool
john lydon looks ....kool
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Who would YOU go to??, by thebleedingedge on May 30, 2008 14:07:09 GMT 1, I'm poorer than you and can do portraits, give me food and paint and I will do one, I'm not kidding either
I'm poorer than you and can do portraits, give me food and paint and I will do one, I'm not kidding either
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Heavyconsumer
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February 2008
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Who would YOU go to??, by Heavyconsumer on May 30, 2008 18:46:51 GMT 1, Ashley Wood for me but probably very pricey these days but the man deserves every penny. Plus I dont have a child but if ever I ever built myself a robot facsimile family he'd be the man for the job ;D
Stay right where you are, I called the scientists (men in white coats), they're coming over for a spot of tea, to discuss the design spec's for your robots.. 
Ashley Wood for me but probably very pricey these days but the man deserves every penny. Plus I dont have a child but if ever I ever built myself a robot facsimile family he'd be the man for the job ;D Stay right where you are, I called the scientists (men in white coats), they're coming over for a spot of tea, to discuss the design spec's for your robots.. |
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Who would YOU go to??, by griffermans on May 30, 2008 18:53:04 GMT 1, I would go for grafter, who'd get a nice big mono canvas of top quality!
I would go for grafter, who'd get a nice big mono canvas of top quality!
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jwest
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April 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by jwest on May 30, 2008 21:33:01 GMT 1, Whatson just did a commission of my little boy that turned out great! Great guy to work with! He'd be worth checking out.
Whatson just did a commission of my little boy that turned out great! Great guy to work with! He'd be worth checking out.
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Winter
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March 2007
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instinct
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October 2007
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Who would YOU go to??, by instinct on May 30, 2008 21:44:27 GMT 1, i say replete (dont know his price) but this guy has skill... only saw his web site for the first time today but he knows what to do with the can seemingly freehand and with the upmost realism?
i say replete (dont know his price) but this guy has skill... only saw his web site for the first time today but he knows what to do with the can seemingly freehand and with the upmost realism?
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of lets say "up and comers" who's work may be available sub ยฃ1,000, come the end of the year, for a small-medium sized piece (we're poor). This includes 1 or 2 regular posters on the forum. But I'm curious who you might approach if you wanted a portrait done of a young family member.
