sonmi451
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sonmi451 on Nov 20, 2016 17:29:30 GMT 1, Mr Jago's back - thanks to Feral Things for the framing advice! That looks great! Very impressive...
Mr Jago's back - thanks to Feral Things for the framing advice! That looks great! Very impressive...
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karibo
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by karibo on Nov 22, 2016 9:48:28 GMT 1, Martin Whatson - Double sided stencil on aluminum
'Into the Darkness'
'Rugged'
Stencil on Paper
Martin Whatson - Double sided stencil on aluminum 'Into the Darkness' 'Rugged' Stencil on Paper
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karibo
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by karibo on Nov 22, 2016 10:00:01 GMT 1, Lucy Sparrow
Chief Z. Oloruntoba
Lucy Sparrow Chief Z. Oloruntoba
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25127096
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by 25127096 on Nov 22, 2016 11:52:07 GMT 1, I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers.
What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper.
I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper.
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rjf76
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rjf76 on Nov 22, 2016 12:23:11 GMT 1, I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. I just had Paco Pomet 'Exhumacion' finished with a colour matched frame...looked awesome and a nice change from black or white! I'll try post a pic later.
I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. I just had Paco Pomet 'Exhumacion' finished with a colour matched frame...looked awesome and a nice change from black or white! I'll try post a pic later.
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 22, 2016 12:40:38 GMT 1, I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires.
In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted.
It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic).
It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel.
The Grey:
The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown.
The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible.
They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby.
So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'.
It will eventually be in a house near the beach too.
I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires. In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted. It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic). It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel. The Grey:The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown. The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible. They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby. So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'. It will eventually be in a house near the beach too.
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25127096
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by 25127096 on Nov 22, 2016 12:58:37 GMT 1, What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires. In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted. It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic). It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel. The Grey:The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown. The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible. They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby. So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'. It will eventually be in a house near the beach too.
I've just spent the last five minutes changing my mind on them both, I think the silver is top though imo The brown frame is really nice but to me seems a little dark for the print maybe I'm still uming and areing though it's a tough decision. It will be good to see it when it's done.
What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires. In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted. It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic). It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel. The Grey:The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown. The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible. They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby. So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'. It will eventually be in a house near the beach too. I've just spent the last five minutes changing my mind on them both, I think the silver is top though imo The brown frame is really nice but to me seems a little dark for the print maybe I'm still uming and areing though it's a tough decision. It will be good to see it when it's done.
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 22, 2016 13:00:50 GMT 1, Sh'i't that brown does look bloody good though (my wife's choice).
I have to stick to my guns and remember the artwork as a whole though. It looked wonderful in its entirety in the grey. It gave it this wonderful sombre enchantment.
Sh'i't that brown does look bloody good though (my wife's choice).
I have to stick to my guns and remember the artwork as a whole though. It looked wonderful in its entirety in the grey. It gave it this wonderful sombre enchantment.
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 22, 2016 13:03:17 GMT 1, Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires. In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted. It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic). It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel. The Grey:The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown. The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible. They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby. So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'. It will eventually be in a house near the beach too. I've just spent the last five minutes changing my mind on them both, I think the silver is top though imo The brown frame is really nice but to me seems a little dark for the print maybe I'm still uming and areing though it's a tough decision. It will be good to see it when it's done. haha you and me both. It was such a close decision at the time, which is why it took so long to decide. Both frames gave the work a completely different feel.
Remember the grey will be in the same thickness and style as the brown though too. I'll definitely share the pics when it's up. I can also let you know total cost I paid with the framing and true view low glare UV glass too.
The beauty of the work as a whole though is that it really does look like a painting, so you can almost frame it as such.
Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires. In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted. It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic). It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel. The Grey:The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown. The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible. They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby. So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'. It will eventually be in a house near the beach too. I've just spent the last five minutes changing my mind on them both, I think the silver is top though imo The brown frame is really nice but to me seems a little dark for the print maybe I'm still uming and areing though it's a tough decision. It will be good to see it when it's done. haha you and me both. It was such a close decision at the time, which is why it took so long to decide. Both frames gave the work a completely different feel. Remember the grey will be in the same thickness and style as the brown though too. I'll definitely share the pics when it's up. I can also let you know total cost I paid with the framing and true view low glare UV glass too. The beauty of the work as a whole though is that it really does look like a painting, so you can almost frame it as such.
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 22, 2016 13:08:23 GMT 1, Lucy Sparrow Those Lucy Sparrows are great!
Any idea on how you're going to frame / display them? A sliding (glass covered) wooden cabinet / shelf mounted on the wall would look very cool.
Lucy Sparrow Those Lucy Sparrows are great! Any idea on how you're going to frame / display them? A sliding (glass covered) wooden cabinet / shelf mounted on the wall would look very cool.
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T-Bro
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by T-Bro on Nov 22, 2016 13:24:36 GMT 1, can you tell me who the artist is please? I have seen it before but do not recognise who it is by...
can you tell me who the artist is please? I have seen it before but do not recognise who it is by...
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syprux
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by syprux on Nov 22, 2016 13:27:04 GMT 1,
Outstanding series of Faile! What have you done with the backside of the prints? Is it viewable or are they all covered by the backboard of the frame?
Outstanding series of Faile! What have you done with the backside of the prints? Is it viewable or are they all covered by the backboard of the frame?
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syprux
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by syprux on Nov 22, 2016 13:29:49 GMT 1,
Totally awesome!
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 22, 2016 13:33:34 GMT 1, can you tell me who the artist is please? I have seen it before but do not recognise who it is by... Are you talking to me?
If so it's Paco Pomet - Habia Una Vez (Once upon a time), a print from his work at Dismaland.
can you tell me who the artist is please? I have seen it before but do not recognise who it is by... Are you talking to me? If so it's Paco Pomet - Habia Una Vez (Once upon a time), a print from his work at Dismaland.
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Eton Groover
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Eton Groover on Nov 22, 2016 13:35:59 GMT 1, Billy Childish Self Portrait - Oil on Canvas
Billy Childish Self Portrait - Oil on Canvas
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sugar72
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sugar72 on Nov 22, 2016 13:37:55 GMT 1, Billy Childish Self Portrait - Oil on Canvas
Awesome, class artist.
Billy Childish Self Portrait - Oil on Canvas Awesome, class artist.
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mabage
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mabage on Nov 22, 2016 13:56:32 GMT 1, Mr Jago's back - thanks to Feral Things for the framing advice!
Can you please give me / us a nearer look to the framing? Need some inspirations for my framing
Mr Jago's back - thanks to Feral Things for the framing advice! Can you please give me / us a nearer look to the framing? Need some inspirations for my framing
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phischa
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by phischa on Nov 22, 2016 14:10:57 GMT 1, I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. Is this a print from Pejac? Viking Surfer I cannot find it. The grey frame looks amazing - I'm looking forward to see it on the wall :-)
I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. Is this a print from Pejac? Viking Surfer I cannot find it. The grey frame looks amazing - I'm looking forward to see it on the wall :-)
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rjf76
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rjf76 on Nov 22, 2016 14:21:14 GMT 1, I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. Is this a print from Pejac? Viking Surfer I cannot find it. The grey frame looks amazing - I'm looking forward to see it on the wall :-) No, Paco Pomet
I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. Is this a print from Pejac? Viking Surfer I cannot find it. The grey frame looks amazing - I'm looking forward to see it on the wall :-) No, Paco Pomet
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 22, 2016 14:21:46 GMT 1, phischa It's by Paco Pomet and called Habia Una Vez (Once upon a time), a print from his work at Dismaland.
I think it's still available at source, you can check by dropping Christian an email at serigrafia@cmwalter.com. He was in charge of the release.
phischa It's by Paco Pomet and called Habia Una Vez (Once upon a time), a print from his work at Dismaland. I think it's still available at source, you can check by dropping Christian an email at serigrafia@cmwalter.com. He was in charge of the release.
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phischa
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by phischa on Nov 22, 2016 14:30:19 GMT 1, phischa It's by Paco Pomet and called Habia Una Vez (Once upon a time), a print from his work at Dismaland. I think it's still available at source, you can check by dropping Christian an email at serigrafia@cmwalter.com. He was in charge of the release. Thank you for the quick reply! I just checked the print I'm a bit surprised about the price tag. Lovely print anyway!!
phischa It's by Paco Pomet and called Habia Una Vez (Once upon a time), a print from his work at Dismaland. I think it's still available at source, you can check by dropping Christian an email at serigrafia@cmwalter.com. He was in charge of the release. Thank you for the quick reply! I just checked the print I'm a bit surprised about the price tag. Lovely print anyway!!
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25127096
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by 25127096 on Nov 22, 2016 14:34:30 GMT 1, I've just spent the last five minutes changing my mind on them both, I think the silver is top though imo The brown frame is really nice but to me seems a little dark for the print maybe I'm still uming and areing though it's a tough decision. It will be good to see it when it's done. haha you and me both. It was such a close decision at the time, which is why it took so long to decide. Both frames gave the work a completely different feel. Remember the grey will be in the same thickness and style as the brown though too. I'll definitely share the pics when it's up. I can also let you know total cost I paid with the framing and true view low glare UV glass too. The beauty of the work as a whole though is that it really does look like a painting, so you can almost frame it as such.
I've just shown the Mrs, she's with the brown frame too. Cost of the framing would be good to keep in mind mate. Who is it that's framing it?
I've just spent the last five minutes changing my mind on them both, I think the silver is top though imo The brown frame is really nice but to me seems a little dark for the print maybe I'm still uming and areing though it's a tough decision. It will be good to see it when it's done. haha you and me both. It was such a close decision at the time, which is why it took so long to decide. Both frames gave the work a completely different feel. Remember the grey will be in the same thickness and style as the brown though too. I'll definitely share the pics when it's up. I can also let you know total cost I paid with the framing and true view low glare UV glass too. The beauty of the work as a whole though is that it really does look like a painting, so you can almost frame it as such. I've just shown the Mrs, she's with the brown frame too. Cost of the framing would be good to keep in mind mate. Who is it that's framing it?
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cyberkid
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cyberkid on Nov 22, 2016 15:31:17 GMT 1, I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. congrats - its a great print. top ***** quality ! underrated imo...
I opened this up for the first time at the framers the other day and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by the quality. I know on release there were one or two negative opinions, but its hands down one of the best screen prints I have seen in a long time. Absolutely stellar and the art police loved it! Can't wait to get it back from the framers. congrats - its a great print. top ***** quality ! underrated imo...
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karibo
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by karibo on Nov 22, 2016 15:52:02 GMT 1, Lucy Sparrow Those Lucy Sparrows are great! Any idea on how you're going to frame / display them? A sliding (glass covered) wooden cabinet / shelf mounted on the wall would look very cool. vikingsurfer...thanks. Not sure how I'm going to frame it but a sliding glass wooden cabinet sounds good. I need to pick up a 'spam' and some different coloured grenades to add to the set. Also looking for ideas of how to frame this Martin Whatson 'man with hands'.
Lucy Sparrow Those Lucy Sparrows are great! Any idea on how you're going to frame / display them? A sliding (glass covered) wooden cabinet / shelf mounted on the wall would look very cool. vikingsurfer...thanks. Not sure how I'm going to frame it but a sliding glass wooden cabinet sounds good. I need to pick up a 'spam' and some different coloured grenades to add to the set. Also looking for ideas of how to frame this Martin Whatson 'man with hands'.
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El Pulpo
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by El Pulpo on Nov 22, 2016 16:15:17 GMT 1, Delivey of the day
Any recommandantion for a good framer in South of France ?
http://instagram.com/p/BNHaLthhD1c
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Howard Johnson
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Howard Johnson on Nov 22, 2016 16:28:50 GMT 1, In case anyone's looking for framing inspiration on this wonderful Pomet, here's my recent frame up. Ornate is totally the way to go IMO.
In case anyone's looking for framing inspiration on this wonderful Pomet, here's my recent frame up. Ornate is totally the way to go IMO.
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 22, 2016 16:33:44 GMT 1, Those Lucy Sparrows are great! Any idea on how you're going to frame / display them? A sliding (glass covered) wooden cabinet / shelf mounted on the wall would look very cool. vikingsurfer...thanks. Not sure how I'm going to frame it but a sliding glass wooden cabinet sounds good. I need to pick up a 'spam' and some different coloured grenades to add to the set. Also looking for ideas of how to frame this Martin Whatson 'man with hands'. Apologies, for the crude photoshop, but something like this would be awesome.
I honestly think less is more and the three grenades hanging next to the beans would be quality!
Those Lucy Sparrows are great! Any idea on how you're going to frame / display them? A sliding (glass covered) wooden cabinet / shelf mounted on the wall would look very cool. vikingsurfer...thanks. Not sure how I'm going to frame it but a sliding glass wooden cabinet sounds good. I need to pick up a 'spam' and some different coloured grenades to add to the set. Also looking for ideas of how to frame this Martin Whatson 'man with hands'. Apologies, for the crude photoshop, but something like this would be awesome. I honestly think less is more and the three grenades hanging next to the beans would be quality!
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pklong17
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by pklong17 on Nov 22, 2016 16:57:54 GMT 1, What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires. In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted. It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic). It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel. The Grey:The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown. The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible. They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby. So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'. It will eventually be in a house near the beach too.
Totally agree that seeing only the lower corner in the brown frame, that brown is the way I'd go as well. I'm certain it will look stunning in either. Great piece!
What colour frame have you gone for? Would you mind posting it when it's framed up. I've got to wait till new year now to frame mine, my Mrs and mother both love it. Definitely a keeper. Me and the other half spent a good hour debating this in Darbyshires. In the end we went with float mount in a grey wooden frame. It looks absolutely stellar and does not detract from the art at all which is what I wanted. It stemmed from it looking so good in the grey packaging it arrived in (as you can see in the above pic). It then came down to two final frames, both giving the work a completely different feel. The Grey:The Brown:
We ended up going for the grey, but in the same thickness / style as the brown. The brown looked absolutely stellar too and really made the artwork stand out. Looking at the two now, without seeing the whole piece, i'd choose the brown. It looks incredible. They subtle grey tonalities however, made the work start a dialogue with you and the blue really draws you in, kind of like the green light in Gatsby. So it came down to: walking in to a room and saying 'wow' or walking in to a room and saying 'wow, what's this artwork saying'. It will eventually be in a house near the beach too. Totally agree that seeing only the lower corner in the brown frame, that brown is the way I'd go as well. I'm certain it will look stunning in either. Great piece!
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karibo
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by karibo on Nov 23, 2016 4:22:59 GMT 1, vikingsurfer...thanks. Not sure how I'm going to frame it but a sliding glass wooden cabinet sounds good. I need to pick up a 'spam' and some different coloured grenades to add to the set. Also looking for ideas of how to frame this Martin Whatson 'man with hands'. Apologies, for the crude photoshop, but something like this would be awesome. I honestly think less is more and the three grenades hanging next to the beans would be quality! vikingsurfer...wise words...photoshop idea's great, thank you. My next stop will be Misterframeman!!!
vikingsurfer...thanks. Not sure how I'm going to frame it but a sliding glass wooden cabinet sounds good. I need to pick up a 'spam' and some different coloured grenades to add to the set. Also looking for ideas of how to frame this Martin Whatson 'man with hands'. Apologies, for the crude photoshop, but something like this would be awesome. I honestly think less is more and the three grenades hanging next to the beans would be quality! vikingsurfer...wise words...photoshop idea's great, thank you. My next stop will be Misterframeman!!!
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met
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Nov 23, 2016 9:07:52 GMT 1, The Framing Devil just finished this and I saw it on his instagram. I pick it up next week sometime. It's an AP of Saber's Rebels Flag. I bought it from the guy who originally commissioned the Rebels Flag series from Saber who had Saber to gild two of the flags in 24k gold and white gold (mine is the 24k version). It's also one of the reasons I have a sales thread going on because I couldn't pass up the opportunity to pick up a piece no one had ever seen.
I'll remain optimistic, hoping you're not referring to the arrant fraudster-buffoon, Daniel Lahoda.
That individual is notorious here and on other forums for his cons, multiple usernames, shrill denials bordering on sociopathy, and lashing out or playing the indignant victim whenever confronted.
Through his embarrassingly-named company, Jet-Set Graffiti, Lahoda had published Saber's earlier print, Flag 2010. But in a statement in 2012, Saber went out of his way to publicly distance himself from Lahoda and warn collectors, "Please do not buy my older prints or ANYTHING from this crook."
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Some background for those who may be oblivious to the history:
melroseandfairfax.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/saber-speaks-out.html?m=0
melroseandfairfax.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/this-is-daniel-lahoda_23.html
The Framing Devil just finished this and I saw it on his instagram. I pick it up next week sometime. It's an AP of Saber's Rebels Flag. I bought it from the guy who originally commissioned the Rebels Flag series from Saber who had Saber to gild two of the flags in 24k gold and white gold (mine is the 24k version). It's also one of the reasons I have a sales thread going on because I couldn't pass up the opportunity to pick up a piece no one had ever seen. I'll remain optimistic, hoping you're not referring to the arrant fraudster-buffoon, Daniel Lahoda. That individual is notorious here and on other forums for his cons, multiple usernames, shrill denials bordering on sociopathy, and lashing out or playing the indignant victim whenever confronted. Through his embarrassingly-named company, Jet-Set Graffiti, Lahoda had published Saber's earlier print, Flag 2010. But in a statement in 2012, Saber went out of his way to publicly distance himself from Lahoda and warn collectors, "Please do not buy my older prints or ANYTHING from this crook."-------- Some background for those who may be oblivious to the history: melroseandfairfax.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/saber-speaks-out.html?m=0melroseandfairfax.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/this-is-daniel-lahoda_23.html
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