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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Apr 16, 2008 20:38:08 GMT 1, damn, forgot to give a huge thanks for the great feedback from snakes, satk and crazyjake... much appreciated 
damn, forgot to give a huge thanks for the great feedback from snakes, satk and crazyjake... much appreciated |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Apr 18, 2008 15:13:05 GMT 1, hi all
just a quick update... and much to my (happy) surprise  , the 'second coming' canvas has now sold out ;D. i have the final one to package up this weekend together with one of the special edition 'limited edition' tigers and then that's it for easter this year.
i'd just like to thank the people that bought one, because it was the first piece i have shown anyone, everyone has been a pleasure to deal with... so much so i even added a special stencil onto the packaging so they got a little piece of AP for free ;D
cheers
AP
hi all just a quick update... and much to my (happy) surprise , the 'second coming' canvas has now sold out ;D. i have the final one to package up this weekend together with one of the special edition 'limited edition' tigers and then that's it for easter this year. i'd just like to thank the people that bought one, because it was the first piece i have shown anyone, everyone has been a pleasure to deal with... so much so i even added a special stencil onto the packaging so they got a little piece of AP for free ;D cheers AP |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Coach on Apr 23, 2008 23:52:15 GMT 1, I got my Second Coming canvass and my Tiger from AP yesterday.
Came in special stencilled cardboard with biggles!
Fantastic in the flesh. Very happy.
AP has been a pleasure to deal.
Thanks fella.
c
I got my Second Coming canvass and my Tiger from AP yesterday.
Came in special stencilled cardboard with biggles!
Fantastic in the flesh. Very happy.
AP has been a pleasure to deal.
Thanks fella.
c
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by scavos on Apr 24, 2008 13:47:15 GMT 1, I'll second that coach. I'm very happy with my Second Coming canvas. Nice, clean and simple. Great stencilled packaging and a Limited Edition on the way too. Top work indeed. Photos to follow soon.
I'm very interested in seeing any street work if any has been done. If not then get out there and give it a blast. You'll go down well I'm sure.
I'll second that coach. I'm very happy with my Second Coming canvas. Nice, clean and simple. Great stencilled packaging and a Limited Edition on the way too. Top work indeed. Photos to follow soon.
I'm very interested in seeing any street work if any has been done. If not then get out there and give it a blast. You'll go down well I'm sure.
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on May 19, 2008 19:04:08 GMT 1, 
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And now here's the bulls**t  :
'Biggles (otherwise known as a 'flying rat'), an old school flyer who was abducted by evil scientists when he was very young. They experimented on him surgically implanting 2,000lb bombs to his wings. Luckily he escaped and has been flying the skies of Britain ever since, endlessly searching for the evil scientist's secret base so he can exact revenge. His old school flying goggles, leather, metal and lambs wool his favourite flying aides.'
This piece is my latest work trying to use a bit more texture colour and depth... rather than the really simplistic and iconic style of some of my previous work.
When I had started thinking about the piece, and having done the grey cloud version already, I had the idea of him flying above a burning city dodging searchlights that the evil scientists were using to hunt and destroy him.
Another detail, apart from the more atomospheric style, is that I used a small amount of silver and quite a bit of gold on the piece. Little did I realise this would come into it's own at night when you light it. If you have a spotlight on it it begins to sparkle and certain parts of the detailing stand out more (differently to during the day). Plus, when you walk buy it there is a slight lenticular effect, because you are changing the angle and the light is reflecting off the gold the image seems to shift.
2nd (already sold)
Let me know what you think! I'd love to get comments . Also, if you'de like to see more have a look at my rudimentary website www.aprovocateur.co.uk
And don't forget, 'Biggles' in grey clouds is up for auction in the Burma charity thread (at the top of the main section). Currently (19:00 on the 19 May 2008) the highest bid is Β£120... so if you're interested have a little bid, remembering it's for a great cause .
AP
1st And now here's the bulls**t : 'Biggles (otherwise known as a 'flying rat'), an old school flyer who was abducted by evil scientists when he was very young. They experimented on him surgically implanting 2,000lb bombs to his wings. Luckily he escaped and has been flying the skies of Britain ever since, endlessly searching for the evil scientist's secret base so he can exact revenge. His old school flying goggles, leather, metal and lambs wool his favourite flying aides.' This piece is my latest work trying to use a bit more texture colour and depth... rather than the really simplistic and iconic style of some of my previous work. When I had started thinking about the piece, and having done the grey cloud version already, I had the idea of him flying above a burning city dodging searchlights that the evil scientists were using to hunt and destroy him. Another detail, apart from the more atomospheric style, is that I used a small amount of silver and quite a bit of gold on the piece. Little did I realise this would come into it's own at night when you light it. If you have a spotlight on it it begins to sparkle and certain parts of the detailing stand out more (differently to during the day). Plus, when you walk buy it there is a slight lenticular effect, because you are changing the angle and the light is reflecting off the gold the image seems to shift. 2nd (already sold) Let me know what you think! I'd love to get comments . Also, if you'de like to see more have a look at my rudimentary website www.aprovocateur.co.uk And don't forget, 'Biggles' in grey clouds is up for auction in the Burma charity thread (at the top of the main section). Currently (19:00 on the 19 May 2008) the highest bid is Β£120... so if you're interested have a little bid, remembering it's for a great cause . AP |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by angel41 on May 19, 2008 19:17:24 GMT 1, Liking that a lot AP. Nice one!
Liking that a lot AP. Nice one!
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by scavos on May 19, 2008 21:49:41 GMT 1, Really liking these AP. Very nice indeed. Good to see you developing your style before our very eyes. Keep us posted. Yup, I'm a fan!
Really liking these AP. Very nice indeed. Good to see you developing your style before our very eyes. Keep us posted. Yup, I'm a fan!
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by crazyarsemother on May 19, 2008 23:19:50 GMT 1, Can everyone please get over bombs.
Can everyone please get over bombs.
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Coach on May 20, 2008 0:29:38 GMT 1, Top pieces yet again AP.
Top pieces yet again AP. |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Jun 30, 2008 12:08:19 GMT 1, After quite a bit of interest in 'Biggles in searchlights' I am just finishing a limited run of the intrepid flyer (12 plus two AP's on MDF)... they are all individual and I thought it might be good to post a couple of pics to get some comments and feedback . Here's them in production...
I am really happy with them, and love how the gold works with the other colours to give warmth and depth to the image ;D
Looking forward to some lively debate about the overuse of bombs 
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by thereaper on Jun 30, 2008 12:48:39 GMT 1, Agent provocoteur,
Releasing his biggles spotlight,looks great,got some of his earlier stuff,the recent sun we have had though really seems to have spurred him on,this piece looks very good,hope there is alot more to come from such a talented artist.....well done AP
Agent provocoteur,
Releasing his biggles spotlight,looks great,got some of his earlier stuff,the recent sun we have had though really seems to have spurred him on,this piece looks very good,hope there is alot more to come from such a talented artist.....well done AP
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Jul 14, 2008 21:09:13 GMT 1, Hey Scavos thanks for posting the images... I'm really glad you like them ;D
Hey Scavos thanks for posting the images... I'm really glad you like them ;D
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Coach on Jul 14, 2008 23:09:02 GMT 1, AP - just opened mine - had to feed the cat to get him off the package!
My Biggles is gorgeous thanks.
And thank you for the test piece too - which is fantastic and hilarious! Top work buddy.
Now, who want's to share their word?
c
AP - just opened mine - had to feed the cat to get him off the package!
My Biggles is gorgeous thanks.
And thank you for the test piece too - which is fantastic and hilarious! Top work buddy.
Now, who want's to share their word?
c
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Jul 14, 2008 23:49:34 GMT 1, Cheers Coach, great message... loved the last line ;D 
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Aug 15, 2008 14:05:08 GMT 1, Only me, just thought I'd pop a quick thread on the board as I haven't shown some of my latest pieces on here for a while . The good news is tho, the reason why I haven't posted is because I have been ludiscrously busy finishing off a couple of editions and commissions whilst working on a new large diptych (a bit more on that below  .
Having had a lot of interest on the 'Biggles' front, and in discussion with one member on here, I completed an edition of 12 'Biggles in searchlights' on MDF with a couple of APs (which are now all gone). I also finished three special versions of this piece on some lovely gnarly wood, one of which was a commission which is below.
The AP'HQ' packaging elves surpassed themselves for this piece, creating a bespoke cardboard box, hand sprayed including a simple white stencil on the top... have a look and feel free to comment.
There is another version on a long piece of wood that is available to buy on my web site www.aprovocateur.co.uk (AP'HQ' page).
Some of you have probably seen my 'Lip service' piece, the green lipped canvas version, but for the last couple of months I have been sitting on an extra special 'bling' version. The texture created by spraying a light mist of gold over the pure black background, then adding the yellow lips before the black outline created a texture a bit like velvet.
Although I haven't shown (m)any people one is already sold , but there are still two available.
Another little escapade that kept me busy for a while was my first exhibition ('Free for wall 2' at the Brick Lane Gallery). Once I had confirmation they wanted me to show some of my work I decided to do my 'Royal flush' stencil, a very tongue in cheek vision of Prince Charles caught out at a fancy dress party (the idea proably stems from my complete lack of poker playing ability ;D). This is my largest piece to date measuring aprroximately 5 by 3 (that's feet).
This pic was taken when it was hanging in the gallery (cheers MJ). And to keep all you peeps intrigued, there may be a small canvas edition of this coming along in the very near future. There are other exciting things happening on the 'Royal flush' front but I couldn't possibly comment until certain things are finalised .
Annnd finally... to the future ;D. As well as all of that I am currently working on a large diptych on wood (or possibly canvas, haven't decided!) to continue the 'Biggles' story. To say I am excited about it would be an understatement ;D, but I am taking my time and doing a number of tests to get it looking as good as I possibly can. And to those people who have seen some of the tests so far, sorry it hasn't moved on as fast as I'd hoped, but bear with me please .
Below is one of the tests, it is on a huge piece of decaying wood (about 4 by 4 foot) and I had to respray it three times because it wasn't turning out how I wanted it! The title is 'Attack'.
Ahhh as usual, far too long and rambling! Well to everyone that made it down this far, cheers ;D. Mucho appreciated. All comments, ideas, advice, sly digs, abuse and arcane references welcomed.
I have just recently updated me little website www.aprovocateur.co.uk, so if the images above haven't put you off nip over to the sight and have a look at all the other stuff I've forgotten to mention.
AP
Only me, just thought I'd pop a quick thread on the board as I haven't shown some of my latest pieces on here for a while . The good news is tho, the reason why I haven't posted is because I have been ludiscrously busy finishing off a couple of editions and commissions whilst working on a new large diptych (a bit more on that below . Having had a lot of interest on the 'Biggles' front, and in discussion with one member on here, I completed an edition of 12 'Biggles in searchlights' on MDF with a couple of APs (which are now all gone). I also finished three special versions of this piece on some lovely gnarly wood, one of which was a commission which is below. The AP'HQ' packaging elves surpassed themselves for this piece, creating a bespoke cardboard box, hand sprayed including a simple white stencil on the top... have a look and feel free to comment. There is another version on a long piece of wood that is available to buy on my web site www.aprovocateur.co.uk (AP'HQ' page). Some of you have probably seen my 'Lip service' piece, the green lipped canvas version, but for the last couple of months I have been sitting on an extra special 'bling' version. The texture created by spraying a light mist of gold over the pure black background, then adding the yellow lips before the black outline created a texture a bit like velvet. Although I haven't shown (m)any people one is already sold , but there are still two available. Another little escapade that kept me busy for a while was my first exhibition ('Free for wall 2' at the Brick Lane Gallery). Once I had confirmation they wanted me to show some of my work I decided to do my 'Royal flush' stencil, a very tongue in cheek vision of Prince Charles caught out at a fancy dress party (the idea proably stems from my complete lack of poker playing ability ;D). This is my largest piece to date measuring aprroximately 5 by 3 (that's feet). This pic was taken when it was hanging in the gallery (cheers MJ). And to keep all you peeps intrigued, there may be a small canvas edition of this coming along in the very near future. There are other exciting things happening on the 'Royal flush' front but I couldn't possibly comment until certain things are finalised . Annnd finally... to the future ;D. As well as all of that I am currently working on a large diptych on wood (or possibly canvas, haven't decided!) to continue the 'Biggles' story. To say I am excited about it would be an understatement ;D, but I am taking my time and doing a number of tests to get it looking as good as I possibly can. And to those people who have seen some of the tests so far, sorry it hasn't moved on as fast as I'd hoped, but bear with me please . Below is one of the tests, it is on a huge piece of decaying wood (about 4 by 4 foot) and I had to respray it three times because it wasn't turning out how I wanted it! The title is 'Attack'. Ahhh as usual, far too long and rambling! Well to everyone that made it down this far, cheers ;D. Mucho appreciated. All comments, ideas, advice, sly digs, abuse and arcane references welcomed. I have just recently updated me little website www.aprovocateur.co.uk, so if the images above haven't put you off nip over to the sight and have a look at all the other stuff I've forgotten to mention. AP |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by scavos on Aug 15, 2008 14:54:24 GMT 1, Great work as ever AP. Very much look forward to seeing how Attack comes out. That sky looks as menacing as it could be. Liking the Lip Service canvases too. Ah, Sophia!
Great work as ever AP. Very much look forward to seeing how Attack comes out. That sky looks as menacing as it could be. Liking the Lip Service canvases too. Ah, Sophia!
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by jusdeep on Aug 15, 2008 16:50:02 GMT 1, What do you mean 'your complete lack of poker playing ability"? I can never figure out if you're bluffing or not.
Although you haven't won in a while so maybe you're right.
What do you mean 'your complete lack of poker playing ability"? I can never figure out if you're bluffing or not. Although you haven't won in a while so maybe you're right. |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Aug 27, 2008 10:17:40 GMT 1, This is no great shakes, it's just a little stencil about the size of the palm of my hand. I had watched a documentary on how much work some of the athletes go through in their four year training schedule building up to the Olympics, and was stunned by the sheer determination, passion and hard work needed!
So I came up with the 'Olympian'... my little (approx. 5" tall) testament to everyone that strives for what they believe in and are not afraid of a bit of hard work on the way ;D. This test on cardboard is the 'Gold' version but I have done a set of mini grey canvases (10"x10") in 'Gold', 'Silver' and 'Bronze'.
Let me know what you think... ;D
AP
This is no great shakes, it's just a little stencil about the size of the palm of my hand. I had watched a documentary on how much work some of the athletes go through in their four year training schedule building up to the Olympics, and was stunned by the sheer determination, passion and hard work needed! So I came up with the 'Olympian'... my little (approx. 5" tall) testament to everyone that strives for what they believe in and are not afraid of a bit of hard work on the way ;D. This test on cardboard is the 'Gold' version but I have done a set of mini grey canvases (10"x10") in 'Gold', 'Silver' and 'Bronze'. Let me know what you think... ;D AP |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Sliding on the Walls on Aug 29, 2008 16:48:34 GMT 1, really nice. simple, but effective. esp. with the white background and gold disc.... good work
really nice. simple, but effective. esp. with the white background and gold disc.... good work
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Aug 31, 2008 12:01:56 GMT 1, Thanks
Here's the pics of the three mini canvases, gold, silver and bronze. Oh, and my mistake, the cardboard piece is about 7" x 7" and the canvases are 8" x 8"
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by ikkeno on Aug 31, 2008 13:18:26 GMT 1, nice!
But heres a little idea I just had, make it twice the size and swap the discus out with a landmine
nice! But heres a little idea I just had, make it twice the size and swap the discus out with a landmine |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Aug 31, 2008 17:42:03 GMT 1, Ahhh fascinating... I'm liking your idea I was trying to think of something like that, to comment on more controversial Olympic issues, but only came up with an Olympic ring. Which didn't look too obvious!
Ahhh fascinating... I'm liking your idea I was trying to think of something like that, to comment on more controversial Olympic issues, but only came up with an Olympic ring. Which didn't look too obvious! |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by danny1 on Sept 2, 2008 20:30:18 GMT 1, what about a tibetan mandala design on the disc???
what about a tibetan mandala design on the disc???
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Sept 2, 2008 21:51:09 GMT 1, Danny man I know what your talking about... but the damn thing's about 10mm wide my little pinkies canna do it ;D
Danny man I know what your talking about... but the damn thing's about 10mm wide my little pinkies canna do it ;D |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by crazyarsemother on Sept 3, 2008 7:23:22 GMT 1, it does not need any tedious clever message. its charming. imo
it does not need any tedious clever message. its charming. imo
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Agent Provocateur on Sept 3, 2008 11:34:09 GMT 1, Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image.
Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D
Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image.
Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by crazyarsemother on Sept 3, 2008 11:55:06 GMT 1, Cheers AP. I think it sings. Especially on the cardboard. I guess its about what motivates you as an artist. I have seen lots of otherwise aesthetically interesting pieces ruined due to a needless satirical element being shoe horned in for the sake of it or worse because thats what Banksy might have done. I did all that on art foundation. I think I maybe belong to the expressive neo-celebratory movement - celebrating aspects of the global village rather than concentrating on its short-comings. A more expressive approach feels rather less removed from the artist to me. But then I guess stencilling by its very method is rather removed.
Cheers AP. I think it sings. Especially on the cardboard. I guess its about what motivates you as an artist. I have seen lots of otherwise aesthetically interesting pieces ruined due to a needless satirical element being shoe horned in for the sake of it or worse because thats what Banksy might have done. I did all that on art foundation. I think I maybe belong to the expressive neo-celebratory movement - celebrating aspects of the global village rather than concentrating on its short-comings. A more expressive approach feels rather less removed from the artist to me. But then I guess stencilling by its very method is rather removed.
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by Run Pig Run on Sept 3, 2008 17:13:32 GMT 1, Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image. Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D
It's not Bin Ladan driving a bus is it?
Cheers Yesyoucan... I often look for a wry social comment or particular point (whether subtle or in-your-face) to get across in some of my pieces but this little guy just turned out as a clean, simple and (hopefully) strong image. Another piece I'm working on will definitely have a stronger message about our current times... whether it floats anyones boat or not is another matter. But hopefully it will stimulate a bit of debate ;D It's not Bin Ladan driving a bus is it? |
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Agent Provocateur π¬π§ Street Artwork, Herrods, Stencil Art, by bmjt on Sept 3, 2008 18:16:07 GMT 1, Haha! I hope so.
I do quite like those little canvases in fact AP, do you have a price for them yet?
Haha! I hope so.
I do quite like those little canvases in fact AP, do you have a price for them yet?
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, the 'second coming' canvas has now sold out ;D. i have the final one to package up this weekend together with one of the special edition 'limited edition' tigers and then that's it for easter this year.
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