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Whatson, by thomasmer on Nov 5, 2014 22:11:41 GMT 1, I have nothing to do tomorrow so im gonna be there for the free drinks. Not sure what I'm going to wear yet though.
I have nothing to do tomorrow so im gonna be there for the free drinks. Not sure what I'm going to wear yet though. Got any nice Chinos? |
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Whatson, by Dice on Nov 5, 2014 23:02:27 GMT 1, I have nothing to do tomorrow so im gonna be there for the free drinks. Not sure what I'm going to wear yet though. Got any nice Chinos?
I only wear chinos when I play golf. Which is never.
I have nothing to do tomorrow so im gonna be there for the free drinks. Not sure what I'm going to wear yet though. Got any nice Chinos? I only wear chinos when I play golf. Which is never. |
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Whatson, by natstan on Nov 6, 2014 1:15:57 GMT 1, I did not see anything excitting in that pdf. Yes the colors are beautiful and the stencils may be well done, but is that all? I think the feeling among many here is that MW's art is, other than what you mentioned is 'formulaic', is being pushed out on this forum in an overly frequent basis, so much so people feel overwhelmed by the stock of works that come, and then feel underwhelmed when they see the same ideas executed every time. If you look back this forum in the past year, it's pretty obvious MW is the name that pops up threads most often (the other being Banksy, but hey this forum started off his name). He has simply put out too many print releases and collaborated with too many artists - sometimes too much of a good thing can really be bad. You're thinking pretty small though, its a single forum, ok ships a fair chunk of business his way, but is he big enough to survive without all of you whingers now? I have a feeling so.
You are reading small instead and might want to reread my post again. Everything I said is being referenced to this forum only, meaning some members here are tired of his works. I did not go as far as to say the majority dislike his works. Good that he has a big audience outside of this forum (and I have nothing against this artist whatsoever).
I did not see anything excitting in that pdf. Yes the colors are beautiful and the stencils may be well done, but is that all? I think the feeling among many here is that MW's art is, other than what you mentioned is 'formulaic', is being pushed out on this forum in an overly frequent basis, so much so people feel overwhelmed by the stock of works that come, and then feel underwhelmed when they see the same ideas executed every time. If you look back this forum in the past year, it's pretty obvious MW is the name that pops up threads most often (the other being Banksy, but hey this forum started off his name). He has simply put out too many print releases and collaborated with too many artists - sometimes too much of a good thing can really be bad. You're thinking pretty small though, its a single forum, ok ships a fair chunk of business his way, but is he big enough to survive without all of you whingers now? I have a feeling so. You are reading small instead and might want to reread my post again. Everything I said is being referenced to this forum only, meaning some members here are tired of his works. I did not go as far as to say the majority dislike his works. Good that he has a big audience outside of this forum (and I have nothing against this artist whatsoever). |
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Whatson, by commissioner on Nov 6, 2014 22:06:50 GMT 1,
 
 
 
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Whatson, by jlf on Nov 6, 2014 22:11:56 GMT 1, The shows looking pretty cool, wish I could have made it down. Loving the angel
The shows looking pretty cool, wish I could have made it down. Loving the angel
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Whatson, by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 22:36:18 GMT 1, great photos. tell Martin I said hi! how many of those canvases can you fit in your backpack? I'll take one of each please 
great photos. tell Martin I said hi! how many of those canvases can you fit in your backpack? I'll take one of each please |
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Whatson, by commissioner on Nov 6, 2014 22:39:43 GMT 1, only the one... but i'll take a bigger bag tomorrow
only the one... but i'll take a bigger bag tomorrow |
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Whatson, by Dungle on Nov 6, 2014 22:41:08 GMT 1, Drove past but had to go to Richmix for a photography opening, and the baby wasnt up for a second show, having already met Thierry Noir earlier at the German Embassy.
I want to see some canvases in the flesh to see if I'll get it a bit more!
Drove past but had to go to Richmix for a photography opening, and the baby wasnt up for a second show, having already met Thierry Noir earlier at the German Embassy.
I want to see some canvases in the flesh to see if I'll get it a bit more!
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Whatson, by commissioner on Nov 6, 2014 22:55:55 GMT 1, The chinooks were my fave.. anyone got a gold f/s..
hope it's quiet tomorrow.. lol
The chinooks were my fave.. anyone got a gold f/s..
hope it's quiet tomorrow.. lol
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Whatson, by lha on Nov 7, 2014 0:08:34 GMT 1, The chinooks were my fave.. anyone got a gold f/s.. hope it's quite tomorrow.. lol
Were there any chinooks other than the minis commissioner?
Not for sale but if you like the golds here's my gold AP canvas. Not really fan of the tagged stuff Martin does - Chinook and High Up are my favourites of Matins pieces
The chinooks were my fave.. anyone got a gold f/s.. hope it's quite tomorrow.. lol Were there any chinooks other than the minis commissioner? Not for sale but if you like the golds here's my gold AP canvas. Not really fan of the tagged stuff Martin does - Chinook and High Up are my favourites of Matins pieces |
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Whatson, by commissioner on Nov 7, 2014 0:31:17 GMT 1, lha - only the mini's... should've lent them yours..
mini gold plse.. pm
lha - only the mini's... should've lent them yours.. mini gold plse.. pm
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Whatson, by lha on Nov 7, 2014 0:54:36 GMT 1, lha - only the mini's... should've lent them yours.. mini gold plse.. pm
Thanks for the info commissioner, hope you get hold of a gold mini. Cheers for the show pics
lha - only the mini's... should've lent them yours.. mini gold plse.. pm Thanks for the info commissioner, hope you get hold of a gold mini. Cheers for the show pics |
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Whatson, by daveart on Nov 7, 2014 1:30:29 GMT 1, Looks pretty cool really . I'd be happy to have any of those in my collection..
Looks pretty cool really . I'd be happy to have any of those in my collection..
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Whatson, by thomasmer on Nov 7, 2014 4:00:48 GMT 1, Very little talk on the show, many people go?
Very little talk on the show, many people go?
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Whatson, by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 6:37:04 GMT 1, The chinooks were my fave.. anyone got a gold f/s.. hope it's quite tomorrow.. lol Were there any chinooks other than the minis commissioner? Not for sale but if you like the golds here's my gold AP canvas. Not really fan of the tagged stuff Martin does - Chinook and High Up are my favourites of Matins pieces
The chinooks were my fave.. anyone got a gold f/s.. hope it's quite tomorrow.. lol Were there any chinooks other than the minis commissioner? Not for sale but if you like the golds here's my gold AP canvas. Not really fan of the tagged stuff Martin does - Chinook and High Up are my favourites of Matins pieces Stunning canvas!! |
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Whatson, by Agent Provocateur on Nov 7, 2014 7:28:25 GMT 1, I managed to get to the show... it was red dot central. Then nipped over the road to Jaguar Shoes for a few scoops. Far too early so going to get some more schlaf!
I managed to get to the show... it was red dot central. Then nipped over the road to Jaguar Shoes for a few scoops. Far too early so going to get some more schlaf!
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Whatson, by ABC on Nov 7, 2014 9:30:32 GMT 1, I turned up, a little late but everything had gone by 2000, even the bloody beer. That said, I stole a can out of GP's bag.
Overall though, I thought there was a great body of work, not just saying that, I mean it. I think his self-portrait was a cracking piece...not because I would like to own an image of Martin, more the fact that the execution of the stencil work on that particular work was top notch.
Regardless of what people say about him though, he has a big following now and it shows.
I turned up, a little late but everything had gone by 2000, even the bloody beer. That said, I stole a can out of GP's bag.
Overall though, I thought there was a great body of work, not just saying that, I mean it. I think his self-portrait was a cracking piece...not because I would like to own an image of Martin, more the fact that the execution of the stencil work on that particular work was top notch.
Regardless of what people say about him though, he has a big following now and it shows.
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Whatson, by rexxington on Nov 7, 2014 13:50:59 GMT 1, Got there after 6 and all the hand finished prints were long gone with some queuing apparently from the morning. Very decent turn out and managed to grab a beer with GP. Angel on brass was my standout pick.
Got there after 6 and all the hand finished prints were long gone with some queuing apparently from the morning. Very decent turn out and managed to grab a beer with GP. Angel on brass was my standout pick.
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Whatson, by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 14:08:07 GMT 1, Anyone know what time it's open to this evening?
Anyone know what time it's open to this evening?
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Whatson, by Deleted on Nov 7, 2014 15:31:23 GMT 1, I did not see anything excitting in that pdf. Yes the colors are beautiful and the stencils may be well done, but is that all? I think the feeling among many here is that MW's art is, other than what you mentioned is 'formulaic', is being pushed out on this forum in an overly frequent basis, so much so people feel overwhelmed by the stock of works that come, and then feel underwhelmed when they see the same ideas executed every time. If you look back this forum in the past year, it's pretty obvious MW is the name that pops up threads most often (the other being Banksy, but hey this forum started off his name). He has simply put out too many print releases and collaborated with too many artists - sometimes too much of a good thing can really be bad. You're thinking pretty small though, its a single forum, ok ships a fair chunk of business his way, but is he big enough to survive without all of you whingers now? I have a feeling so.
Oh yes he is definately going to survive with all the promotion and money he gets from the Nuart Festival.
I did not see anything excitting in that pdf. Yes the colors are beautiful and the stencils may be well done, but is that all? I think the feeling among many here is that MW's art is, other than what you mentioned is 'formulaic', is being pushed out on this forum in an overly frequent basis, so much so people feel overwhelmed by the stock of works that come, and then feel underwhelmed when they see the same ideas executed every time. If you look back this forum in the past year, it's pretty obvious MW is the name that pops up threads most often (the other being Banksy, but hey this forum started off his name). He has simply put out too many print releases and collaborated with too many artists - sometimes too much of a good thing can really be bad. You're thinking pretty small though, its a single forum, ok ships a fair chunk of business his way, but is he big enough to survive without all of you whingers now? I have a feeling so.
Oh yes he is definately going to survive with all the promotion and money he gets from the Nuart Festival.
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Whatson, by Hairbland on Nov 7, 2014 15:32:44 GMT 1, I think the first 2 works, the derby fellow and the stop tagging fellow, are both terrible - just my opinion and looking at art generates opinions.
He is being marketed well, and his tagging is perfect for safe but edgy home decor.
I think the first 2 works, the derby fellow and the stop tagging fellow, are both terrible - just my opinion and looking at art generates opinions.
He is being marketed well, and his tagging is perfect for safe but edgy home decor.
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Whatson, by daveart on Nov 7, 2014 16:13:17 GMT 1, hairbland.. i think maybe said this as a bad thing ... "is perfect for safe but edgy home decor." but i was actually just saying to someone the other day that one of the problem with a lot of the 'urban art' whatever that means to you .. is that a lot of the images dont travel well from location to living room. guns, bombs, women, etc etc. so i think MW has a nice thing going. why not like his work? its cool enough. interesting enough. street enough. but not over the top i any of those categories. maybe that is bland. but success tastes good to i am sure for him.
hairbland.. i think maybe said this as a bad thing ... "is perfect for safe but edgy home decor." but i was actually just saying to someone the other day that one of the problem with a lot of the 'urban art' whatever that means to you .. is that a lot of the images dont travel well from location to living room. guns, bombs, women, etc etc. so i think MW has a nice thing going. why not like his work? its cool enough. interesting enough. street enough. but not over the top i any of those categories. maybe that is bland. but success tastes good to i am sure for him.
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Whatson, by nacional on Nov 7, 2014 21:23:57 GMT 1, Well, I think it is a ghastly mess of low level art executed well...the onky piece with an inkling of spark if the lego dude..the rest..please mummy make it go away...
Well, I think it is a ghastly mess of low level art executed well...the onky piece with an inkling of spark if the lego dude..the rest..please mummy make it go away...
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Whatson, by Segment on Nov 8, 2014 14:03:46 GMT 1, i was there just before 5, it was dead, nobody queued for more than an hr! =)
Was worth the wait tho as the hand finished edition is pretty f*cking sweet!
i was there just before 5, it was dead, nobody queued for more than an hr! =) Was worth the wait tho as the hand finished edition is pretty f*cking sweet! |
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Whatson, by soupy on Nov 10, 2014 14:31:51 GMT 1, here is a whatson inspired angel i painted over the weekend...
here is a whatson inspired angel i painted over the weekend... |
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Whatson, by daveart on Nov 10, 2014 17:34:16 GMT 1, so did anyone on here snap up any of the canvases  lets see some pictures....
so did anyone on here snap up any of the canvases lets see some pictures.... |
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Whatson, by dazarino on Nov 10, 2014 21:58:36 GMT 1, Show looked really well organised. Apart from the beer lol
Show looked really well organised. Apart from the beer lol
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Nov 10, 2014 22:10:34 GMT 1
Whatson, by johnnyh on Nov 10, 2014 22:10:34 GMT 1, As said on that other daft thread. Good to see him doing well. He was a good member on here long before many of those who are slagging him off.
He does his thing good luck to him
As said on that other daft thread. Good to see him doing well. He was a good member on here long before many of those who are slagging him off.
He does his thing good luck to him
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Whatson, by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 22:16:08 GMT 1, As said on that other daft thread. Good to see him doing well. He was a good member on here long before many of those who are slagging him off. He does his thing good luck to him
I gotta agree with that.
As said on that other daft thread. Good to see him doing well. He was a good member on here long before many of those who are slagging him off. He does his thing good luck to him I gotta agree with that. |
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Whatson, by Unica on Nov 10, 2014 22:24:32 GMT 1, I've always liked him, found him to be a top guy and enjoy some of his work, easy on the wall. Lets face it, we can name several bigger name artists who use reference photos that they don't own and we don't attack them with ferocity that MW gets. No wonder he doesn't visit this site anymore.
Glad to see by the interest in his prints on ebay that he has a big following and isn't dependent on the members of this forum.
I've always liked him, found him to be a top guy and enjoy some of his work, easy on the wall. Lets face it, we can name several bigger name artists who use reference photos that they don't own and we don't attack them with ferocity that MW gets. No wonder he doesn't visit this site anymore.
Glad to see by the interest in his prints on ebay that he has a big following and isn't dependent on the members of this forum.
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lets see some pictures....
