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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by fielder on Aug 12, 2010 14:08:16 GMT 1, I think these are awesome. I got a small Acid Head from Ink'd and I love it. Real craftmanship. If you did some small stars pieces as well I would definitely get one!
I think these are awesome. I got a small Acid Head from Ink'd and I love it. Real craftmanship. If you did some small stars pieces as well I would definitely get one!
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 12, 2010 14:11:57 GMT 1, well i have found that the big pieces in very limited numbers do well and smaller size pieces in larger editions do well too, as they are more affordably. i am working on a whole range of smaller bits too. stars, hearts and lightning bolts...
well i have found that the big pieces in very limited numbers do well and smaller size pieces in larger editions do well too, as they are more affordably. i am working on a whole range of smaller bits too. stars, hearts and lightning bolts...
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by twist65 on Aug 12, 2010 15:46:49 GMT 1, keep it up RYCA, always good to see someone pushing themselves technically. the lightning bolts sound good.
keep it up RYCA, always good to see someone pushing themselves technically. the lightning bolts sound good.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by joglu on Aug 12, 2010 15:52:54 GMT 1, nice work, i think they look great! i prefer gold and red over the pink one
nice work, i think they look great! i prefer gold and red over the pink one
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by chrisps303 on Aug 12, 2010 19:19:22 GMT 1, I like those, pretty cool.
The glass is 6.4mm, is that laminated glass your using?
I like those, pretty cool.
The glass is 6.4mm, is that laminated glass your using?
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by wilfsboy on Aug 12, 2010 20:16:37 GMT 1, 
"Days like this make me think I was manufactured under a bad sign."
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by fingerz on Aug 12, 2010 20:45:11 GMT 1, ah rubbish forgot about this...!!!
ah rubbish forgot about this...!!!
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by jackstranger on Aug 12, 2010 21:41:43 GMT 1,
Creator looks to the creation!
You must admit I was original ;D
Attachments:
Creator looks to the creation! You must admit I was original ;D Attachments:
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Smith and Stuff on Aug 13, 2010 1:42:08 GMT 1, Love them!
Love them!
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 13, 2010 7:25:04 GMT 1, I like those, pretty cool. The glass is 6.4mm, is that laminated glass your using?
yeah laminated glass. its the best thing to 'jet cut' because of the strength.
I like those, pretty cool. The glass is 6.4mm, is that laminated glass your using? yeah laminated glass. its the best thing to 'jet cut' because of the strength. |
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by fingerz on Aug 13, 2010 7:28:39 GMT 1, looking nice RYCA ;D
looking nice RYCA ;D
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by wilfsboy on Aug 13, 2010 20:11:05 GMT 1, 
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Sundowner on Aug 14, 2010 9:03:05 GMT 1, Looks good RYCA - gold is definitely the preference for me.
Looks good RYCA - gold is definitely the preference for me.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by atom on Aug 14, 2010 10:00:38 GMT 1, Pretty sweet man...like the look of these. The only thing for me is the wood being used here, not a big fan of the MDF, think it cheapens it when you talk about the materials. Screams DT classes and its always being used in those fix your house up in an hour TV shows for Β£100. Not a good look ! Your also charging a premium for these so it would be cool if you used some better wood. Plus it would also give you more options, you could achieve a different feel if you were to stain the wood still showing the grain, which could soften the overall piece. These are still cool though.
Pretty sweet man...like the look of these. The only thing for me is the wood being used here, not a big fan of the MDF, think it cheapens it when you talk about the materials. Screams DT classes and its always being used in those fix your house up in an hour TV shows for Β£100. Not a good look ! Your also charging a premium for these so it would be cool if you used some better wood. Plus it would also give you more options, you could achieve a different feel if you were to stain the wood still showing the grain, which could soften the overall piece. These are still cool though.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 14, 2010 11:00:53 GMT 1, MDF has a bad reputation, but it is a versatile material and not as cheap as you may think. there are many grades and densities. the fact that each frame is made from 3 different thickness laminations (18,25,25mm) doesn't make these frames cheap either because of the engineering that is envolved. each layer of the heart shape consists of 3-4 peices which overlap when built up (like brick work) apart from the top face which is cut in one solid piece (face joins are horrible). i have not shyed from the fact they are built this way and you can see the construction on the final pieces.
When i make square pieces i use either rose or tulip wood as this come in 'lengths' with these shaped pieces, the vibe is the shape and they are breaking away from the traditional 'square' pieces i make also, with the timber moulding the grain of the timber is often lost in the hand painting process (5 coats, primerx, undercoat x2, topcaots glossx2) .
New technology and new materials, some would argue that fibreglass cheapens it ? in the end i think if you can make something look beautiful by using whatever materials it doesn't really matter. i love an Adam neate on cardboard. for me value is in the execution and not the substraight.
MDF has a bad reputation, but it is a versatile material and not as cheap as you may think. there are many grades and densities. the fact that each frame is made from 3 different thickness laminations (18,25,25mm) doesn't make these frames cheap either because of the engineering that is envolved. each layer of the heart shape consists of 3-4 peices which overlap when built up (like brick work) apart from the top face which is cut in one solid piece (face joins are horrible). i have not shyed from the fact they are built this way and you can see the construction on the final pieces.
When i make square pieces i use either rose or tulip wood as this come in 'lengths' with these shaped pieces, the vibe is the shape and they are breaking away from the traditional 'square' pieces i make also, with the timber moulding the grain of the timber is often lost in the hand painting process (5 coats, primerx, undercoat x2, topcaots glossx2) .
New technology and new materials, some would argue that fibreglass cheapens it ? in the end i think if you can make something look beautiful by using whatever materials it doesn't really matter. i love an Adam neate on cardboard. for me value is in the execution and not the substraight.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Warm Gun on Aug 14, 2010 11:05:52 GMT 1, These are great. They'd be in high demand come valentines day (not from me though, I don't like my lady friend THAT much) 
These are great. They'd be in high demand come valentines day (not from me though, I don't like my lady friend THAT much) |
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Heavyconsumer on Aug 15, 2010 15:09:33 GMT 1, My first and only very fleeting impression from the above images, was that these might look a bit photo-frameish. However, from spending a couple of minutes looking more closely, it is clear that a lot of care craftmanship has gone into them.
While you've made a GREAT rebuttal to the mdf comment above, I still find it tough to detatch from my own prejudice toward Ikea flatpack hardwood, even though I agree 100% on the Neate point you make and am happy to buy works on paper, cardboard etc (TBH I think this is much more because it brings some artists' works into my price range than because I love those mediums eg. I would love a street piece, but not as much as I'd love one of his gallery pieces, I'll just never have the cash for one!). You do also omit that those cardboard pieces were left lying on the pavement, whereas you're asking people to pay a substantial sum for these, so I'm not sure there's much of a parallel.
Nice hearts anyway and I am interested to see how the other shapes you mentioned turn out. Good luck with it all.
My first and only very fleeting impression from the above images, was that these might look a bit photo-frameish. However, from spending a couple of minutes looking more closely, it is clear that a lot of care craftmanship has gone into them.
While you've made a GREAT rebuttal to the mdf comment above, I still find it tough to detatch from my own prejudice toward Ikea flatpack hardwood, even though I agree 100% on the Neate point you make and am happy to buy works on paper, cardboard etc (TBH I think this is much more because it brings some artists' works into my price range than because I love those mediums eg. I would love a street piece, but not as much as I'd love one of his gallery pieces, I'll just never have the cash for one!). You do also omit that those cardboard pieces were left lying on the pavement, whereas you're asking people to pay a substantial sum for these, so I'm not sure there's much of a parallel.
Nice hearts anyway and I am interested to see how the other shapes you mentioned turn out. Good luck with it all.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Cornish Crayon on Aug 15, 2010 15:50:53 GMT 1, you have until august 12th! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTED ON THIS THREAD, PM DO NOT COUNT! GET CRACKING...
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you have until august 12th! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE POSTED ON THIS THREAD, PM DO NOT COUNT! GET CRACKING... ;D |
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 15, 2010 16:13:02 GMT 1, thanks to eveyone who has left feedback. sneek peek....
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'powerpill' edition of 3 (all sold )
all laminated mdf frames....
thanks to eveyone who has left feedback. sneek peek.... star cherry 'powerpill' edition of 3 (all sold ) all laminated mdf frames.... |
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by wilfsboy on Aug 15, 2010 16:19:54 GMT 1, Really liking the power pill smileys...
Cool as...
Really liking the power pill smileys...
Cool as...
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by chubbs1234 on Aug 15, 2010 16:37:39 GMT 1, Hi
I have this print on offer for Swaps or can add a small bit of cash to it for decent offers.
Its is the green version and has hand finshed bits added.
PM for photos.Thanks
Hi
I have this print on offer for Swaps or can add a small bit of cash to it for decent offers.
Its is the green version and has hand finshed bits added.
PM for photos.Thanks
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Warm Gun on Aug 15, 2010 17:47:47 GMT 1, The wooden frame is laminated so does it really matter what type of wood it is?
It makes no difference.
Why would an artist spend days crafting a poncey oak frame (or other expensive wood) just to laminate it, you just wouldn't bother would you?
Like RYCA said, MDF ain't cheap anymore either.
The wooden frame is laminated so does it really matter what type of wood it is?
It makes no difference.
Why would an artist spend days crafting a poncey oak frame (or other expensive wood) just to laminate it, you just wouldn't bother would you?
Like RYCA said, MDF ain't cheap anymore either.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 15, 2010 18:04:04 GMT 1, i i never leave the grain expose when i use hardwood, as its not really fitting to these pieces, i have plans on doing some in future where i can use mahogany or oak for a frame and polish/wax it up so the frame itself is still visible as 'wood' but for all my 'pop' stuff there really isn't any point. oh yeah the small 'square' acid head in the picture are not MDF, they are made from obeche.
i i never leave the grain expose when i use hardwood, as its not really fitting to these pieces, i have plans on doing some in future where i can use mahogany or oak for a frame and polish/wax it up so the frame itself is still visible as 'wood' but for all my 'pop' stuff there really isn't any point. oh yeah the small 'square' acid head in the picture are not MDF, they are made from obeche.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 15, 2010 19:51:01 GMT 1, the two winners: Coach (well his son!) and theanimalart, always wanted to go to tunisia for that reason alone! i guess its the equivilant to a pilgrimage for me! please pm your addresses over!
the two winners: Coach (well his son!) and theanimalart, always wanted to go to tunisia for that reason alone! i guess its the equivilant to a pilgrimage for me! please pm your addresses over!
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Coach on Aug 15, 2010 19:53:27 GMT 1, I have just told him, and he is chuffed to bits.
Thanks RYCA - he has been excited about this for a while now, making me check other entries on a daily basis.
Thanks.
I have just told him, and he is chuffed to bits.
Thanks RYCA - he has been excited about this for a while now, making me check other entries on a daily basis.
Thanks.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by Cornish Crayon on Aug 15, 2010 20:09:43 GMT 1, Cheers dude ;D
Do you want me to put a couple more snaps up for you
Trust me dude, my wife and i have visited 23 different countries now and Tunisia is top 3, beautiful place and the 2 day excursion to the Sahara desert with el jem, (gladiator film) the breath taking salt lakes that change your mind set on life totally, the old original house caves and then Lukes house followed by camel ride into desert for sunset, 5 star dinner overnight stay, then salt lakes and train into the atlas mountains aswell as the visauls on route all in for Β£65 each, a fucking bargain and i would do it all again tomorrow
Cheers dude ;D Do you want me to put a couple more snaps up for you Trust me dude, my wife and i have visited 23 different countries now and Tunisia is top 3, beautiful place and the 2 day excursion to the Sahara desert with el jem, (gladiator film) the breath taking salt lakes that change your mind set on life totally, the old original house caves and then Lukes house followed by camel ride into desert for sunset, 5 star dinner overnight stay, then salt lakes and train into the atlas mountains aswell as the visauls on route all in for Β£65 each, a fucking bargain and i would do it all again tomorrow |
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 17, 2010 17:49:46 GMT 1, the star glass and relief... only one gold star available, from a series of 3-5 stars (not sure exactly how many yet!) yellow, glitter red, silver and maybe some diamante ones...
LOVE & HAPPINESS Unique work.
LOTS OF LOVE unique colour arrangement, series of 3.
the star glass and relief... only one gold star available, from a series of 3-5 stars (not sure exactly how many yet!) yellow, glitter red, silver and maybe some diamante ones... LOVE & HAPPINESS Unique work. LOTS OF LOVE unique colour arrangement, series of 3. |
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by atom on Aug 17, 2010 19:02:42 GMT 1, Next step would be to light these badboys up, a la Noble & Webster styley.
Next step would be to light these badboys up, a la Noble & Webster styley.
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by RYCA on Aug 20, 2010 10:58:45 GMT 1, finished piece for Dreweatts Auction. Superstar-gold unique work.
Also anyone interested in the glitter hearts, they are both at Art Republic Soho... new compton street, london.
finished piece for Dreweatts Auction. Superstar-gold unique work. Also anyone interested in the glitter hearts, they are both at Art Republic Soho... new compton street, london. |
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RYCA π¬π§ Ryan Callanan β’ Star Wars β’ Smiley β’ New Release , by speebe on Aug 20, 2010 11:29:24 GMT 1, Very sharp work RYCA.
I hope it does well at the auction.
Very sharp work RYCA.
I hope it does well at the auction.
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