Urban Art Association

New Print: 'Untitled' , by met on Oct 19, 2021 21:52:43 GMT 1,

Oct 19, 2021 17:05:47 GMT 1 DB said:

Back after a long while since creating any work... Gauging interest and feedback

An older piece I've finished working on inspired by my own experience with mental health.

I'm thinking about releasing a short print run in 3 colours; Pink, Green and a hand finished TBD acrylic ink.

As always I love feedback from the forum, many of you have kindly purchased my previous releases.

Edition: 20 of each colour
Dimensions: Paper: 300 x 400 / Image: 210 x 297
Method: Fine Art Giclee
Price: £45.00 w/ Free Shipping (EU) or £40.00 w/ £5.00 shipping (EU) which ever feels better 

Good to hear you're still creating, and I encourage you to continue doing so.



Here is some feedback about the artwork itself, covering both design and idea:


1.  Consider removing the white outline along the v-shape of the waistcoat (where the waistcoat meets shirt and tie). That outline would not be present in reality. On balance, therefore, it is arguably more of an out-of-place distraction than a visual enhancement to the image.


2.  Formalwear is all about code. That's the whole point. And a winged collar is normally worn with a bowtie or possibly a cravat, rather than with a tie.

Now, I do have a great affinity for many rule breakers. But I think there is also a big difference, between:

(i) those who act in a knowing, clever manner; and

(ii) those whose transgressions are mundane to the point of appearing based on just ignorance of convention (which I would deem unfortunate).

It's worth adding that I have witnessed some cases where individuals did pull off the 'winged collar with regular tie' look. However, those successes were very few and far between, and often down to a compensating natural charisma of the specific wearer.


3.  The most serious criticism from me would be the artwork's concept. A Google Images search for "cloud head" immediately indicates just how often this theme has already been used and rehashed by so many other artists and illustrators — to the point where it's become a cliché.



All that said, I believe many collectors will not notice, be aware of, or be bothered by any of the points mentioned above.

Your piece has clear visual appeal. And even if unoriginal, its concept remains an engaging one.

Oct 19, 2021 17:05:47 GMT 1 DB said:

Back after a long while since creating any work... Gauging interest and feedback

An older piece I've finished working on inspired by my own experience with mental health.

I'm thinking about releasing a short print run in 3 colours; Pink, Green and a hand finished TBD acrylic ink.

As always I love feedback from the forum, many of you have kindly purchased my previous releases.

Edition: 20 of each colour
Dimensions: Paper: 300 x 400 / Image: 210 x 297
Method: Fine Art Giclee
Price: £45.00 w/ Free Shipping (EU) or £40.00 w/ £5.00 shipping (EU) which ever feels better 

Good to hear you're still creating, and I encourage you to continue doing so.



Here is some feedback about the artwork itself, covering both design and idea:


1.  Consider removing the white outline along the v-shape of the waistcoat (where the waistcoat meets shirt and tie). That outline would not be present in reality. On balance, therefore, it is arguably more of an out-of-place distraction than a visual enhancement to the image.


2.  Formalwear is all about code. That's the whole point. And a winged collar is normally worn with a bowtie or possibly a cravat, rather than with a tie.

Now, I do have a great affinity for many rule breakers. But I think there is also a big difference, between:

(i) those who act in a knowing, clever manner; and

(ii) those whose transgressions are mundane to the point of appearing based on just ignorance of convention (which I would deem unfortunate).

It's worth adding that I have witnessed some cases where individuals did pull off the 'winged collar with regular tie' look. However, those successes were very few and far between, and often down to a compensating natural charisma of the specific wearer.


3.  The most serious criticism from me would be the artwork's concept. A Google Images search for "cloud head" immediately indicates just how often this theme has already been used and rehashed by so many other artists and illustrators — to the point where it's become a cliché.



All that said, I believe many collectors will not notice, be aware of, or be bothered by any of the points mentioned above.

Your piece has clear visual appeal. And even if unoriginal, its concept remains an engaging one.