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Teach yourself, by RetroCanvas on Sept 15, 2007 17:14:38 GMT 1, Good stuff, keep us posted.
One tip, for contrast, don't be scared to press hard to get nice dark marks. A lot of pencil sketches end up quite light because people are scared to put some elbow into it.
Thanks Retro! Alot of my idea's revolve around expressions on peoples faces, so I am going to get some pencils and just start sketching faces. I suppose that's as good a place as anywhere to begin before I buy some paint.
Good stuff, keep us posted. One tip, for contrast, don't be scared to press hard to get nice dark marks. A lot of pencil sketches end up quite light because people are scared to put some elbow into it. Thanks Retro! Alot of my idea's revolve around expressions on peoples faces, so I am going to get some pencils and just start sketching faces. I suppose that's as good a place as anywhere to begin before I buy some paint.
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Teach yourself, by RetroCanvas on Sept 15, 2007 16:09:22 GMT 1, I'd really recomend just experimenting with paint.
Knowing how it mixes together, how it flows from a brush, how to get effects with other tools, what it's like when it dries, etc etc.
You'll soon end up knowing what you need to improve on. With me, mixing colours is always hard. I just research what I need to know to do a particular peice. Although the stuff I sell seems quite easy, it's not, and I've other paintings in other styles.
With drawing, i'd say the same, gets some soft and hard pencils, chalk and charcoal and let loose just to learn how to use the things. It takes a while but worth it.
I hope my thoughts help.
Retro
I studied Architecture as well ;D And the problem I find going from that into Art is that with Architecture you need to be so controlled and precise, and its hard to get out of that and be more relaxed and free with your painting ;D Cool. That's my problem with Architecture. I love it for it's creativness, history, problem solving etc. but when it comes down to buildings regs and planning, it can get so boring. I suppose that comes with every creative job. With regards to art, I think I will find it easy to let loose and be creative in a more direct way. I will be doing it purely as a hobby and intend to persue architecture as a career. Although, you never know what may happen. I bet being a successful artist is one of the most enjoyable jobs you can do.
I'd really recomend just experimenting with paint. Knowing how it mixes together, how it flows from a brush, how to get effects with other tools, what it's like when it dries, etc etc. You'll soon end up knowing what you need to improve on. With me, mixing colours is always hard. I just research what I need to know to do a particular peice. Although the stuff I sell seems quite easy, it's not, and I've other paintings in other styles. With drawing, i'd say the same, gets some soft and hard pencils, chalk and charcoal and let loose just to learn how to use the things. It takes a while but worth it. I hope my thoughts help. Retro I studied Architecture as well ;D And the problem I find going from that into Art is that with Architecture you need to be so controlled and precise, and its hard to get out of that and be more relaxed and free with your painting ;D Cool. That's my problem with Architecture. I love it for it's creativness, history, problem solving etc. but when it comes down to buildings regs and planning, it can get so boring. I suppose that comes with every creative job. With regards to art, I think I will find it easy to let loose and be creative in a more direct way. I will be doing it purely as a hobby and intend to persue architecture as a career. Although, you never know what may happen. I bet being a successful artist is one of the most enjoyable jobs you can do.
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Jan 10, 2008 17:06:54 GMT 1, as a start, all the artists present on the forum should join !
Yes they should Jef, you're right.
ARTISTS ! Don't be shy ;D
Retro
as a start, all the artists present on the forum should join ! Yes they should Jef, you're right. ARTISTS ! Don't be shy ;D Retro
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Jan 10, 2008 14:04:04 GMT 1, yep, this is an idea I've had for a long time too : will take ages if you don't gather all the images in only one print !
It is an idea, and one i keep thinking about ... but... from the start, I wasn't worried about how long the masterpeice would take to create and I still want each artist to be able to choose what print and what space they want to fill. If you'd like to help me complete the project, please please spread the word to any artists you know (they have to be good though )
Retro
yep, this is an idea I've had for a long time too : will take ages if you don't gather all the images in only one print ! It is an idea, and one i keep thinking about ... but... from the start, I wasn't worried about how long the masterpeice would take to create and I still want each artist to be able to choose what print and what space they want to fill. If you'd like to help me complete the project, please please spread the word to any artists you know (they have to be good though ) Retro
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Jan 9, 2008 21:08:03 GMT 1, Mimi The Clown up on Print 2wo now!
Check it out.
For those of you who don't know what these prints are, check out www.artists-united.com, if you're an artist yourself and want a free peice of the action, get in touch.
Much love
Retro
Mimi The Clown up on Print 2wo now! Check it out. For those of you who don't know what these prints are, check out www.artists-united.com, if you're an artist yourself and want a free peice of the action, get in touch. Much love Retro
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Nov 17, 2007 21:33:13 GMT 1, Guys and Gals, if you know of an artist or are indeed an artist yourself, please get them to, or look at the first post in this thread yourself.
To help complete my print collaboration project, I've offered a deal to forum members!!
48 artists so far! so quite a hefty co-lab already from artists over the globe ;D
Artists So far - Banksy forum members in bold - more needed !
Zainab Ali Colleen Brown Roger Cummiskey Sam Dunford Mr Eggs Olga Engbring Linda Golding Lora Deb Grisรฉ Misteraitch Michael Jacobs Gabriele Maurus Charlie Parker John Penfold John Paul Schafer Kathryn Semolic Joanne Simpson Richard Stansfield We Like Static Scott Stevenson Myrlande St Surin Julia Urquhart Hannah van Bergen Sandra Waldon Jim "Swami" Wombacher Jef Aerosol Samantha Baystead Andrew Brimble Mimi The Clown Martha Di Giovanni Pavel Dolgov Christina Ehlinger Peter Gander Harlan Joe Hendry Turgo Jeune Lupa Karin 'Baaah!' Mear Ursula Boylan O'Gara Robina Osbourne Cameron Robertson Glenn 'GVD' Van de Dood Alexis Bergan-Guzman JAK (J Kennedy) Sarah Leigh Steve Moss Yuri Titov Karl J. Volk Kludo White
Gracias
Retro
Guys and Gals, if you know of an artist or are indeed an artist yourself, please get them to, or look at the first post in this thread yourself.
To help complete my print collaboration project, I've offered a deal to forum members!!
48 artists so far! so quite a hefty co-lab already from artists over the globe ;D
Artists So far - Banksy forum members in bold - more needed !
Zainab Ali Colleen Brown Roger Cummiskey Sam Dunford Mr Eggs Olga Engbring Linda Golding Lora Deb Grisรฉ Misteraitch Michael Jacobs Gabriele Maurus Charlie Parker John Penfold John Paul Schafer Kathryn Semolic Joanne Simpson Richard Stansfield We Like Static Scott Stevenson Myrlande St Surin Julia Urquhart Hannah van Bergen Sandra Waldon Jim "Swami" Wombacher Jef Aerosol Samantha Baystead Andrew Brimble Mimi The Clown Martha Di Giovanni Pavel Dolgov Christina Ehlinger Peter Gander Harlan Joe Hendry Turgo Jeune Lupa Karin 'Baaah!' Mear Ursula Boylan O'Gara Robina Osbourne Cameron Robertson Glenn 'GVD' Van de Dood Alexis Bergan-Guzman JAK (J Kennedy) Sarah Leigh Steve Moss Yuri Titov Karl J. Volk Kludo White
Gracias
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 26, 2007 20:17:19 GMT 1, Misteraitch up on Print 1ne now!
www.artists-united.com
Check it out.
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 23, 2007 23:04:24 GMT 1, Jef Aerosol is up on Print 2wo with his Sitting Kid!
www.artists-united.com
If you haven't already, I suggest you visit his flicker page
www.flickr.com/photos/jefaerosol/
Make sure you look at pages 30 and 31. My personal fav's.
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 22, 2007 13:02:40 GMT 1, CR is next up on Print 2wo adding his Che with words!
These prints are going to look great when the project is finished.
www.artists-united.com
CR is next up on Print 2wo adding his Che with words! These prints are going to look great when the project is finished. www.artists-united.com
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 19, 2007 20:19:53 GMT 1, Just to remind you, if you know of artists who might be interested in a bit of free marketing, Get them to look at this thread and get in contact with me - info@artists-united.com
Lupa's the latest artist to appear on Print 2wo of the Artists-United project! Check it out www.artists-united.com
Jef Aerosol to follow.
It's looking good and thanks for all the posotive feedback,
Retro ;D
Mr Jef Aerosol will be the next artist to appear in this legendary project ;D [glow=red,2,300]More artists please, I'm waiting for your emails[/glow]info@artists-united.com
Just to remind you, if you know of artists who might be interested in a bit of free marketing, Get them to look at this thread and get in contact with me - info@artists-united.com Lupa's the latest artist to appear on Print 2wo of the Artists-United project! Check it out www.artists-united.comJef Aerosol to follow. It's looking good and thanks for all the posotive feedback, Retro ;D Mr Jef Aerosol will be the next artist to appear in this legendary project ;D [glow=red,2,300]More artists please, I'm waiting for your emails[/glow]info@artists-united.com
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 18, 2007 8:43:52 GMT 1, Jef, You have email
Jef, You have email
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 17, 2007 13:03:26 GMT 1, Mr Jef Aerosol will be the next artist to appear in this legendary project ;D
[glow=red,2,300]More artists please, I'm waiting for your emails[/glow]
info@artists-united.com
Mr Jef Aerosol will be the next artist to appear in this legendary project ;D
[glow=red,2,300]More artists please, I'm waiting for your emails[/glow]
info@artists-united.com
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 16, 2007 11:20:40 GMT 1, Cheers dude, I'd recomend everyone to visit the site to check out the artists on there. There is a great variation of work, some artists more well known than others.
Other artists, please read this thread!
Retro
cool idea retro - had fun with that
Cheers dude, I'd recomend everyone to visit the site to check out the artists on there. There is a great variation of work, some artists more well known than others. Other artists, please read this thread!
Retro cool idea retro - had fun with that
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 15, 2007 20:52:03 GMT 1, The newest artist to feature on Artists-United (print 2wo) is....
GVD !
Welcome
Can you spot him?
www.artists-united.com
You've got mail . Great project!!
The newest artist to feature on Artists-United (print 2wo) is.... GVD ! Welcome Can you spot him? www.artists-united.comYou've got mail . Great project!!
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 15, 2007 20:10:08 GMT 1, GVD,
Choose 4 blocks on print 2wo and they're yours. (just hover over the block to see the block numbers)
Welcome aboard
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You've got mail . Great project!!
GVD, Choose 4 blocks on print 2wo and they're yours. (just hover over the block to see the block numbers) Welcome aboard Retro You've got mail . Great project!!
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 15, 2007 16:48:09 GMT 1, Thanks Silky,
I hope to hear from some of the great artists that frequent this grand forum. ;D
retro
Well done Retro! ;D Thats a really good idea!
Thanks Silky, I hope to hear from some of the great artists that frequent this grand forum. ;D retro Well done Retro! ;D Thats a really good idea!
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Artists United Project !, by RetroCanvas on Sept 15, 2007 14:51:19 GMT 1, Check this out guys and gals,
Iโve had this project on the go for a while now and Iโm very keen to get it finished.
Basically, Iโve created a website with a twist to promote artists. Currently thereโs over 40 artists involved in the project (including myself) with a few recognisable names too, WeLikeStatic, Lora, and Mr Eggs. A few other forum artists have expressed their interest in becoming a part of it too. With 100% positive feedback to the idea, Iโd like your help to make it a success.
Cutting to the chase โ Artists-United is about creating a collaborative set of 3 prints using images of artwork from different artists around the world. There are online versions of the prints that link to each artistโs websites by clicking on their chosen space and image.
It will make more sense if you just visit www.artists-united.com
If youโre an artist, or if you know artists that you think would be interested in this project, please tell them to look at www.artists-united.com, get in touch with me at info@artists-united.com and Iโll sort some FREE space on one of the project's prints.
Nothing to loose, everything to gain.
Thanks to all and I look forward to hearing from all you artists out there
Retro
Check this out guys and gals, Iโve had this project on the go for a while now and Iโm very keen to get it finished. Basically, Iโve created a website with a twist to promote artists. Currently thereโs over 40 artists involved in the project (including myself) with a few recognisable names too, WeLikeStatic, Lora, and Mr Eggs. A few other forum artists have expressed their interest in becoming a part of it too. With 100% positive feedback to the idea, Iโd like your help to make it a success. Cutting to the chase โ Artists-United is about creating a collaborative set of 3 prints using images of artwork from different artists around the world. There are online versions of the prints that link to each artistโs websites by clicking on their chosen space and image. It will make more sense if you just visit www.artists-united.comIf youโre an artist, or if you know artists that you think would be interested in this project, please tell them to look at www.artists-united.com, get in touch with me at info@artists-united.com and Iโll sort some FREE space on one of the project's prints. Nothing to loose, everything to gain. Thanks to all and I look forward to hearing from all you artists out there Retro
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POW can do better!, by RetroCanvas on Sept 15, 2007 12:58:40 GMT 1, A tipical page from the book:
"All Men are brothers,
Hence War!"
and..
"Brevity is the soul of wit, said Shakespeare. I say "W4NK" Thus I win"
Buy it, it's worth the fiver plus p+p
Retro
Yes, I have it, It is quite good to have lying around. It's the size of, say, banging your head. You can read it in about 5 minutes as it's just full of thoughts. Good though Retro
A tipical page from the book: "All Men are brothers, Hence War!" and.. "Brevity is the soul of wit, said Shakespeare. I say "W4NK" Thus I win" Buy it, it's worth the fiver plus p+p Retro Yes, I have it, It is quite good to have lying around. It's the size of, say, banging your head. You can read it in about 5 minutes as it's just full of thoughts. Good though Retro
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POW can do better!, by RetroCanvas on Sept 14, 2007 17:40:27 GMT 1, Yes, I have it,
It is quite good to have lying around. It's the size of, say, banging your head. You can read it in about 5 minutes as it's just full of thoughts.
Good though
Retro
Yes, I have it, It is quite good to have lying around. It's the size of, say, banging your head. You can read it in about 5 minutes as it's just full of thoughts. Good though Retro
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POW can do better!, by RetroCanvas on Sept 14, 2007 17:18:12 GMT 1, Another POW release.. no disrespect to the artist, but have their standards dropped? again!
Another POW release.. no disrespect to the artist, but have their standards dropped? again!
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Canvas Problems, by RetroCanvas on Sept 14, 2007 12:44:14 GMT 1, Ok, I'll look out for them and do my best to advise.
Cheers Retro, I'll try and get some pictures to you.
Ok, I'll look out for them and do my best to advise. Cheers Retro, I'll try and get some pictures to you.
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Canvas Problems, by RetroCanvas on Sept 14, 2007 12:34:02 GMT 1, can you send photo's. I may be able to help
info@retrocanvas.co.uk
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I bought a canvas by a German artist about 7 years ago in Berlin, it's nothing special but my wife and I love it (sentimenatl reasons and all that crap). Anyway we've noticed that the wooden frame that is is mounted on seems to be creating a crease on the actual image. In an unlit room it's fine but as soon as you put the light on you can see a crease running the whole length of the canvas about 11/2 inches in from the side. What can we do? Any help would be appreciated.
can you send photo's. I may be able to help info@retrocanvas.co.uk retro I bought a canvas by a German artist about 7 years ago in Berlin, it's nothing special but my wife and I love it (sentimenatl reasons and all that crap). Anyway we've noticed that the wooden frame that is is mounted on seems to be creating a crease on the actual image. In an unlit room it's fine but as soon as you put the light on you can see a crease running the whole length of the canvas about 11/2 inches in from the side. What can we do? Any help would be appreciated.
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banksy website update - ozone?, by RetroCanvas on Sept 13, 2007 18:44:53 GMT 1, His site is the doggs now! There are some new bits on there that I hadn't seen before. And I thought that I'd seen most.
I still don't really like the way you have to scroll to the right but he, it's Banksy, I'm sure he doesn't care in the slightest what I or anyone else thinks.
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His site is the doggs now! There are some new bits on there that I hadn't seen before. And I thought that I'd seen most.
I still don't really like the way you have to scroll to the right but he, it's Banksy, I'm sure he doesn't care in the slightest what I or anyone else thinks.
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Jef Aรฉrosol : Basquiat, Strummer, etc..., by RetroCanvas on Sept 13, 2007 8:52:24 GMT 1, I love 'em all Jef. They look great all together!
Tempted to do some stencils myself as I paint in a similar style to these. Hmmm
I love 'em all Jef. They look great all together!
Tempted to do some stencils myself as I paint in a similar style to these. Hmmm
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Help Please white frame post , by RetroCanvas on Sept 11, 2007 21:49:14 GMT 1, I'll have you know Nu, there is....... um....... things like....... Bristol Zoo..... umm........ um..... and stuff.
I'll have you know Nu, there is....... um....... things like....... Bristol Zoo..... umm........ um..... and stuff.
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1st Print, by RetroCanvas on Sept 4, 2007 14:35:49 GMT 1, Signed ;D
Gangsta Rat from POW. I love it!
Signed ;D Gangsta Rat from POW. I love it!
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1st Print, by RetroCanvas on Sept 4, 2007 13:05:35 GMT 1, Gangsta Rat from POW. I love it!
Gangsta Rat from POW. I love it!
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New Banksy this weekend?, by RetroCanvas on Aug 28, 2007 22:43:18 GMT 1, So it cant be proven 100% that it was him?
Retro
morning, Thanks for the pics really nice. But just one question anyone an idea why banksy stopped tagging his pieces? greetz
So it cant be proven 100% that it was him? Retro morning, Thanks for the pics really nice. But just one question anyone an idea why banksy stopped tagging his pieces? greetz
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New Banksy this weekend?, by RetroCanvas on Aug 27, 2007 23:17:23 GMT 1, Expect to see half a banksy soon I recon. The big c**k will be removed and the rest will be left.
If that does happen, it's going to be fun seeing what it's replaced with in the early hours of one morning
The new french artist piece presents the local authority with a dilemma - do we leave it because it's Banksy and he's a bigshot, or do we remove it because it features a big c**k? hoho
Expect to see half a banksy soon I recon. The big c**k will be removed and the rest will be left. If that does happen, it's going to be fun seeing what it's replaced with in the early hours of one morning The new french artist piece presents the local authority with a dilemma - do we leave it because it's Banksy and he's a bigshot, or do we remove it because it features a big c**k? hoho
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New Banksy this weekend?, by RetroCanvas on Aug 27, 2007 23:12:45 GMT 1, And this is exactly why all of us are members of this forum.
Banksy is spoiling us with his skills :-)
Is this simply a play on the way thath the most artistic form of vandalism is considered to be done by 'real' artists? What do you guy's and gals see in this?
And this is exactly why all of us are members of this forum.
Banksy is spoiling us with his skills :-)
Is this simply a play on the way thath the most artistic form of vandalism is considered to be done by 'real' artists? What do you guy's and gals see in this?
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