It's the same as his piece Regret, and priced at $2000. 

Who cares about the size? A commission should be original unless the owner of the piece it is based on consents. The issue is that it appears Seife is just banging out commissions ASAP by making minor changes to previously existing work. That is not acceptable.

I can see your point, but it's still a beauty in my opinion

I fail to see the issue? I was aware of Regret. It's exactly what I was looking for but needed much larger for my space.

I am genuinely happy that you got your piece, and more importantly, that you love it. May the rest achieve a similar result.

Happy new year to all.

Well I hope it all works out ok for the rest of you guys. And are happy with your commissions when you get them. You guys deserve something good after all this.

Looks like a body of work to me, nothing wrong with that.

I have been reading since the beginning of the other threads and I am pleased that to see you finally get your piece, I think the thread you made definetly helped move things along as the word started to spread who the artist was.

That being said I have to disagree with the statement above that his skill level is anywhere near any of the artists you mention. I think the other threads if you dig them up will provide some deep insight into how much this artist takes from other artists and not just the appropriation of baroque art. I am still searching for something honest in any of his work, Not being negative just being critical as many have also been before me. When you talk about Conor you are talking about a professional who takes the craft serious in preparation and execution. His aesthetic might be influenced by many things but Conor's work is honest and it shows through in all aspects of his work. Same could be said of Chloe's work and if you have seen them up close you can tell the quality is above and beyond better. For the others I am sure its similar and dennings work might not be technically as strong as conors but its powerful just the same for different reasons.

Seifes work is Graphic design in nature compared to Conors which are built from original models. It seems he has evolved some and tried to actually paint the work but you can see the difference in these pieces. The painted pieces are very different than the pieces he prints most likely with a Giclee. I think that is great using new media, but he never mentions it in his work and its hard to tell at times except in his early work where you can see it more clear. Not to rain on anyones parade but when an artist is mentioned in the same breadth as some talents such as conor we have to be critical for the people that might not have been able to see both in person and compare the 2, or really know painting enough to see the difference. The high Gloss of the Seife pieces also is problematic for different reasons as some can figure out.

See the comparisons from a printed to the repainted versions.


Printed version



To me I like the photoshopped versions better as the execution is more graphic in nature which I think with his background he should have embraced. The painted version which are painted versions in a way of the photoshopped prints are not as effective IMO because he is technically better composing the images than he is painting them. Also this could be another reason I am sure he repaints the same images even for a commission. Again only my observations.

So before everyone gets on me for being negative and hijacking the thread I apologize in advance and understand that regardless of anything I say if people are happy with the image and work then they have every right to be. I just dont agree with the Conor and Chloe comparisons.

Taking a closer look, this is pretty horrible, and can't be compared with Connors work in any way shape or form.

So after a quick look online, you're able to say he's technically better.

O K

Connor 6-7 years ago even can't be compared.

I am not worried if you are getting a commission, if you do I am always appreciative when anyone buys artwork even if I dont think it compares to those you mentioned I support Art in general. I just think buyers paying this amount of money for work should have some insight on a forum that deals with art. Everyone is the eye of what they enjoy and only you can say for certain what you want to spend money on. I think I said enough if you have exact questions I will answer them in a PM, and yes maybe I am not the most objective in this case as for some reason I take issue with an artist of this nature for too many reasons to bring up here.

That being said If you google or look at this artists history as a painter and graphic design artist you dont need to be or have art experience to look at the progression and see what he is doing. Thats all I really am commenting for is to give people some critical nature to the work, as in this Facebook society all we mostly do is pad each other on the back and Like images. There is no dislike and anyone saying anything negative is taken as having some Hate for art, or written off. I always try to take time to comment especially when it involves an artist because it is very personal and just saying something is shiet is not right in any way. I don't like alot of work but some of it I dont feel strong enough to make a critical comment on and some I always have my biases. This work I feel that I have enough knowledge to make some insight and you take it for what it is. My opinion is just one of many and means the same as anyone's else. Not much.

Seen one of his up close , something dosnt run true , just my opinion ,

He's got a lovely beard though, could easily get a job in a kebab shop.