sugar72
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sugar72 on Dec 20, 2016 19:59:33 GMT 1, Henrik Uldalen Oil on wood #10 Very, Very nice.ย
Cheers Larry
Henrik Uldalen Oil on wood #10 Very, Very nice.ย Cheers Larry
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ferg
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sugar72
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Didn't think they were for sale until January that's what penny told me! Maybe you got a presale?
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Dec 20, 2016 23:11:22 GMT 1, Didn't think they were for sale until January that's what penny told me! Maybe you got a presale? A large portion of them were a private UAA commission I believe.
So Jan would be the general public remnants.
Didn't think they were for sale until January that's what penny told me! Maybe you got a presale? A large portion of them were a private UAA commission I believe. So Jan would be the general public remnants.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Dec 21, 2016 19:51:13 GMT 1, I was on the receiving end of these two Douglas Brothers prints a couple of weeks ago, delivered beautifully flat which makes a change from the usual rolling tube experience. My framer loves me, but (as I've found out today) not enough to have them ready for me in time for Christmas which is a complete bummer.ย
Love the top one. Seen it beside but forgot all about it. I know it's an obvious comparison, but I'm very fond of Man Ray.
I was on the receiving end of these two Douglas Brothers prints a couple of weeks ago, delivered beautifully flat which makes a change from the usual rolling tube experience. My framer loves me, but (as I've found out today) not enough to have them ready for me in time for Christmas which is a complete bummer.ย Love the top one. Seen it beside but forgot all about it. I know it's an obvious comparison, but I'm very fond of Man Ray.
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Iqra'a
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Iqra'a on Dec 21, 2016 21:21:41 GMT 1, Got this awesome original (plus gift) from our very own European Bob (European Bob) - looks absolutely great in person.
"Balaclava" - 50 x 70 cm Canvas Commission
Got this awesome original (plus gift) from our very own European Bob (European Bob) - looks absolutely great in person. "Balaclava" - 50 x 70 cm Canvas Commission
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Urban Odyssey on Dec 22, 2016 11:47:58 GMT 1, Arrived today. Was concerned might be a bit gimmicky, however, going to look great on a wall - just need to find a wall big enough....
photo upload
Arrived today. Was concerned might be a bit gimmicky, however, going to look great on a wall - just need to find a wall big enough.... photo upload
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Harveyn
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Harveyn on Dec 22, 2016 15:44:43 GMT 1, Its been an age since I posted on this thread as I tend to post images on Instagram (harveyn19).
Here are few of my additions from the last two months. Next year will be a quiet one I think.
Its been an age since I posted on this thread as I tend to post images on Instagram (harveyn19).
Here are few of my additions from the last two months. Next year will be a quiet one I think.
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bentheartfan
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by bentheartfan on Dec 22, 2016 15:53:54 GMT 1, Harveyn lovely collection! My wife and I were browsing your IG the other day remarking on how nice your collection is.
Harveyn lovely collection! My wife and I were browsing your IG the other day remarking on how nice your collection is.
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b08smith
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by b08smith on Dec 22, 2016 16:37:12 GMT 1, Picked this up in the summer and finally got it framed, love how it's turned out. Soul Girl by My Dog Sighs
IMG_20161215_201734 by b08smith, on Flickr
Picked this up in the summer and finally got it framed, love how it's turned out. Soul Girl by My Dog Sighs IMG_20161215_201734 by b08smith, on Flickr
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met
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Dec 22, 2016 18:09:23 GMT 1, I've told the framer to do nothing with the print untill further notice and that I would think about my next steps and keep him informed. Thanks everybody for all the input so far it's been really helpfull.. Thank you met for your reply. You are absolutely right on the Horfe issue and I will definitly look into that. If I remember correctly he did explicitly talk about full reversibilty at the time but I will definitly confront him about this framejob. It is by far the best piece I own and it should be framed accordingly. Would you say the inspection and, if necessary, restauration would be at his cost as well?I'm not usually someone to get mad easily in a conversation but the things the woman said baffled me and truly pissed me off. Hence why she told me to take it up with her husband. The fact that he offered to pay for a replacement right away tells me that he realized they dropped the ball on this. Now that I'm typing this I realize that getting a mint replacement is the only correct solution for me and I shouldn't care about what happens to my copy, that's his problem. I didn't mention this in my original post as it was long enough as it was but the print my friend (a relatively cheap Felipe Pantone) picked up was framed in a frame that was wider than intended (the framer was upfront about this and my friend got a 30% discount) and turned out to be slightly skewed when he further examined the piece at home. When we walked out we agreed that we were going to look for another framer. They're an older couple and you would think that would account for some experience, apparently not. Maybe they're getting to old for this work. It's a shame really as he's helped me out in the past (a nasty mold issue) and I've never had any complaints. But I guess it's like someone mentioned, you only find out about this sort of practise when something goes wrong and you have to open it up again.
The following is coming from someone who doesn't live in The Netherlands and knows nothing about the local framing culture.
With that caveat stated, here's my advice:
1. Going forward, keep things courteous with your framer. Comments, requests or concerns expressed should be clear and reasonable. Whether communicating in writing, by telephone or in person, make sure your tone remains calm. If you're perceived as hostile, it's likely to work against you.
Your case needs to be presented in such a manner that your framer will want to resolve the issue(s) and remain on good terms.
2. Chances of securing satisfactory outcomes may be strongest if you deal with matters one at a time. Raising multiple problems simultaneously could make it too clear to your framer that he's already lost you as a future client. He may then be less cooperative, since money he'd spend would bring no benefit in terms of nurturing an ongoing business relationship.
Consequently, I would first try to sort out the replacement Pose print. Or at least confirm in writing with your framer his agreement to cover the replacement cost.
Before discussing the Horfรฉe original in any detail, you should also arm yourself with information. More on this below.
3. Regarding your question on liability for expenses for the possible inspection of the Horfรฉe, that depends on the adhesive applied when framing. I'll come back to this in point 6.
If self-adhesive tape was used on the Horfรฉe and you'd like it removed, I'd say the responsibility for the cost of restoration depends on your local market. Framing industry norms and practices (including what is broadly deemed fair) may vary from one jurisdiction to another.
In the UK, if I asked for conservation or museum framing, or even just emphasised that framing techniques and materials needed to be fully reversible, I'd expect a guilty framer to pay for the professional removal of tape applied to my artwork.
The Fine Art Trade Guild is a UK-based body setting standards and guidelines for the fine art and framing industries. The Guild's position on self-adhesive tape is clear: Despite its ubiquity (because it requires no skill to use; any monkey could do it), self-adhesive tape is not permissible for conservation or museum framing.
According to the Guild, the tapes currently on the market โ even those marked as "archival" โ are not fully reversible, and their risk of failing over time against the force of gravity is too high. [Tapes are made to be sticky, which gives them their hold. But this state of stickiness will not last indefinitely. Taking a commonplace example, look at the changes after a few years to masking tape that has been used to seal cardboard boxes.]
You'll find similar comments about self-adhesive tape (a.k.a. pressure-sensitive tape) on specialised framing forums like The Picture Framers Grumble. Here's an old thread from 2008:
www.thegrumble.com/index.php?threads/big-time-newb-question.36171/
4. While sourcing another Pose print, you can contact a couple of conservation experts / art restorers specialised in works on paper. Communications by email are less convenient than quick telephone calls, but they're also written records which can bolster your case with the framer.
The only Dutch expert I've heard of is Idelette van Leeuwen at the Rijksmuseum:
Idelette van Leeuwen Head of Paper Conservation, Rijksmuseum Tel: +31 20 674 7113 Email: i.van.leeuwen@rijksmuseum.nl
Although the museum probably doesn't offer restoration services to the public, Van Leeuwen should be able to answer various questions for you, and also recommend commercial paper restorers she has confidence in.
You can ask about the framing techniques and materials the museum uses for valuable works on paper. I imagine they avoid all tape in favour of conservation-friendly alternatives โ probably hinges made from hand-torn Japanese paper and starch paste.
After the Rijksmuseum re-opened to the public in April 2013 following its 10-year renovation, Tru Vue released a promo video about the use of Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic for framing works on paper in the collection. Van Leeuwen was one of the talking heads:
5. When liaising with Van Leeuwen or other paper restorers, refer to the framing standards of the Fine Art Trade Guild โ being the five levels of framing that ensure consistent benchmarks or reference points in the industry:
- Minimum Level - Budget Level - Commended Level - Conservation Level - Museum Level
Find out if these standards are recognised in The Netherlands. If they're not, presumably there are similar, broadly-accepted standards which do exist โ especially those comparable to conservation or museum framing.
Then check whether, in their professional opinion, the restorers agree with the Guild's position that conservation / museum framing is not compatible with the use of double-sided tape (even if labelled "acid-free"). If they do share this view, get it in writing.
6. Having seen the damage on the back of your Pose print, I believe it's quite likely that double-sided tape was also used with your Horfรฉe original.
Perhaps once the Pose has been adequately dealt with, ask your framer to check his records and confirm what type of adhesive was applied to the Horfรฉe.
If self-adhesive tape was used, let your framer know that isn't consistent with his earlier assurances of full reversibility โ assuming you've now got documentation from local experts to back this up. Then explain you'll have to get the tape removed from the artwork, as you have legitimate concerns regarding conservation. Let your framer know that since he was responsible for the initial mistake, he'll now need to cover the cost of rectifying it.
7. Good luck.
At some point in the future, I may use extracts from this post for the separate thread, ADVICE FOR NEW COLLECTORS.
I've told the framer to do nothing with the print untill further notice and that I would think about my next steps and keep him informed. Thanks everybody for all the input so far it's been really helpfull.. Thank you met for your reply. You are absolutely right on the Horfe issue and I will definitly look into that. If I remember correctly he did explicitly talk about full reversibilty at the time but I will definitly confront him about this framejob. It is by far the best piece I own and it should be framed accordingly. Would you say the inspection and, if necessary, restauration would be at his cost as well?I'm not usually someone to get mad easily in a conversation but the things the woman said baffled me and truly pissed me off. Hence why she told me to take it up with her husband. The fact that he offered to pay for a replacement right away tells me that he realized they dropped the ball on this. Now that I'm typing this I realize that getting a mint replacement is the only correct solution for me and I shouldn't care about what happens to my copy, that's his problem. I didn't mention this in my original post as it was long enough as it was but the print my friend (a relatively cheap Felipe Pantone) picked up was framed in a frame that was wider than intended (the framer was upfront about this and my friend got a 30% discount) and turned out to be slightly skewed when he further examined the piece at home. When we walked out we agreed that we were going to look for another framer. They're an older couple and you would think that would account for some experience, apparently not. Maybe they're getting to old for this work. It's a shame really as he's helped me out in the past (a nasty mold issue) and I've never had any complaints. But I guess it's like someone mentioned, you only find out about this sort of practise when something goes wrong and you have to open it up again. The following is coming from someone who doesn't live in The Netherlands and knows nothing about the local framing culture. With that caveat stated, here's my advice: 1. Going forward, keep things courteous with your framer. Comments, requests or concerns expressed should be clear and reasonable. Whether communicating in writing, by telephone or in person, make sure your tone remains calm. If you're perceived as hostile, it's likely to work against you. Your case needs to be presented in such a manner that your framer will want to resolve the issue(s) and remain on good terms. 2. Chances of securing satisfactory outcomes may be strongest if you deal with matters one at a time. Raising multiple problems simultaneously could make it too clear to your framer that he's already lost you as a future client. He may then be less cooperative, since money he'd spend would bring no benefit in terms of nurturing an ongoing business relationship. Consequently, I would first try to sort out the replacement Po se print. Or at least confirm in writing with your framer his agreement to cover the replacement cost. Before discussing the Horfรฉe original in any detail, you should also arm yourself with information. More on this below. 3. Regarding your question on liability for expenses for the possible inspection of the Horfรฉe, that depends on the adhesive applied when framing. I'll come back to this in point 6. If self-adhesive tape was used on the Horfรฉe and you'd like it removed, I'd say the responsibility for the cost of restoration depends on your local market. Framing industry norms and practices (including what is broadly deemed fair) may vary from one jurisdiction to another. In the UK, if I asked for conservation or museum framing, or even just emphasised that framing techniques and materials needed to be fully reversible, I'd expect a guilty framer to pay for the professional removal of tape applied to my artwork. The Fine Art Trade Guild is a UK-based body setting standards and guidelines for the fine art and framing industries. The Guild's position on self-adhesive tape is clear: Despite its ubiquity (because it requires no skill to use; any monkey could do it), self-adhesive tape is not permissible for conservation or museum framing. According to the Guild, the tapes currently on the market โ even those marked as "archival" โ are not fully reversible, and their risk of failing over time against the force of gravity is too high. [Tapes are made to be sticky, which gives them their hold. But this state of stickiness will not last indefinitely. Taking a commonplace example, look at the changes after a few years to masking tape that has been used to seal cardboard boxes.] You'll find similar comments about self-adhesive tape (a.k.a. pressure-sensitive tape) on specialised framing forums like The Picture Framers Grumble. Here's an old thread from 2008: www.thegrumble.com/index.php?threads/big-time-newb-question.36171/4. While sourcing another Po se print, you can contact a couple of conservation experts / art restorers specialised in works on paper. Communications by email are less convenient than quick telephone calls, but they're also written records which can bolster your case with the framer. The only Dutch expert I've heard of is Idelette van Leeuwen at the Rijksmuseum: Idelette van Leeuwen Head of Paper Conservation, Rijksmuseum Tel: +31 20 674 7113 Email: i.van.leeuwen@rijksmuseum.nlAlthough the museum probably doesn't offer restoration services to the public, Van Leeuwen should be able to answer various questions for you, and also recommend commercial paper restorers she has confidence in. You can ask about the framing techniques and materials the museum uses for valuable works on paper. I imagine they avoid all tape in favour of conservation-friendly alternatives โ probably hinges made from hand-torn Japanese paper and starch paste. After the Rijksmuseum re-opened to the public in April 2013 following its 10-year renovation, Tru Vue released a promo video about the use of Tru Vue Optium Museum Acrylic for framing works on paper in the collection. Van Leeuwen was one of the talking heads: 5. When liaising with Van Leeuwen or other paper restorers, refer to the framing standards of the Fine Art Trade Guild โ being the five levels of framing that ensure consistent benchmarks or reference points in the industry: - Minimum Level - Budget Level - Commended Level - Conservation Level - Museum Level Find out if these standards are recognised in The Netherlands. If they're not, presumably there are similar, broadly-accepted standards which do exist โ especially those comparable to conservation or museum framing. Then check whether, in their professional opinion, the restorers agree with the Guild's position that conservation / museum framing is not compatible with the use of double-sided tape (even if labelled "acid-free"). If they do share this view, get it in writing. 6. Having seen the damage on the back of your Po se print, I believe it's quite likely that double-sided tape was also used with your Horfรฉe original. Perhaps once the Po se has been adequately dealt with, ask your framer to check his records and confirm what type of adhesive was applied to the Horfรฉe. If self-adhesive tape was used, let your framer know that isn't consistent with his earlier assurances of full reversibility โ assuming you've now got documentation from local experts to back this up. Then explain you'll have to get the tape removed from the artwork, as you have legitimate concerns regarding conservation. Let your framer know that since he was responsible for the initial mistake, he'll now need to cover the cost of rectifying it. 7. Good luck. At some point in the future, I may use extracts from this post for the separate thread, ADVICE FOR NEW COLLECTORS.
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iamzero
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by iamzero on Dec 22, 2016 18:19:53 GMT 1, I can't help think some of those window mounts look awful.
I can't help think some of those window mounts look awful.
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zzz
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by zzz on Dec 22, 2016 18:49:06 GMT 1, buddhasmalls done by RYCA
buddhasmalls done by RYCA
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fac51
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by fac51 on Dec 22, 2016 19:53:01 GMT 1, Rourke Van Dal - Andy's Girl 7 of 7
Rourke Van Dal - Andy's Girl 7 of 7
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Harveyn
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Harveyn on Dec 22, 2016 21:08:03 GMT 1, PINS oil on linen.
PINS oil on linen.
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ABC
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ABC on Dec 22, 2016 22:21:39 GMT 1, I made the mistake of taking my lady along to the framers a while back and they were having an exhibition of Jamie Holman's work and she fell in love with this: It's essentially a giant photograph of a dustbin lid, but it's stunningly beautiful. The body of work is based on the artist's father's three tours in Belfast. The lid series in particular was based on how the housewives would bang their dustbin lids (pictured) to warn their fellas when they saw the British soldiers approaching. This was particularly dangerous as the army would smash the windows of any house they saw doing this. These are stunning huge C-Type prints. Edition of 2, framed by Darbyshires for ยฃ900. Bargain. But the past part of all of this is that the art police can no longer say/complain that she doesn't have a say in the choosing of our artwork. This alone was worth ยฃ900.
I absolutely love these and the story/concept behind them makes them even more desirable.
I made the mistake of taking my lady along to the framers a while back and they were having an exhibition of Jamie Holman's work and she fell in love with this: It's essentially a giant photograph of a dustbin lid, but it's stunningly beautiful. The body of work is based on the artist's father's three tours in Belfast. The lid series in particular was based on how the housewives would bang their dustbin lids (pictured) to warn their fellas when they saw the British soldiers approaching. This was particularly dangerous as the army would smash the windows of any house they saw doing this. These are stunning huge C-Type prints. Edition of 2, framed by Darbyshires for ยฃ900. Bargain. But the past part of all of this is that the art police can no longer say/complain that she doesn't have a say in the choosing of our artwork. This alone was worth ยฃ900. I absolutely love these and the story/concept behind them makes them even more desirable.
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treweman
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by treweman on Dec 23, 2016 0:39:58 GMT 1, I made the mistake of taking my lady along to the framers a while back and they were having an exhibition of Jamie Holman's work and she fell in love with this: It's essentially a giant photograph of a dustbin lid, but it's stunningly beautiful. The body of work is based on the artist's father's three tours in Belfast. The lid series in particular was based on how the housewives would bang their dustbin lids (pictured) to warn their fellas when they saw the British soldiers approaching. This was particularly dangerous as the army would smash the windows of any house they saw doing this. These are stunning huge C-Type prints. Edition of 2, framed by Darbyshires for ยฃ900. Bargain. But the past part of all of this is that the art police can no longer say/complain that she doesn't have a say in the choosing of our artwork. This alone was worth ยฃ900. I absolutely love these and the story/concept behind them makes them even more desirable. I agree. These are terrific. I have been toying with the idea of pursuing one for my own collection. Thanks for sharing Vikingsurfer.
I made the mistake of taking my lady along to the framers a while back and they were having an exhibition of Jamie Holman's work and she fell in love with this: It's essentially a giant photograph of a dustbin lid, but it's stunningly beautiful. The body of work is based on the artist's father's three tours in Belfast. The lid series in particular was based on how the housewives would bang their dustbin lids (pictured) to warn their fellas when they saw the British soldiers approaching. This was particularly dangerous as the army would smash the windows of any house they saw doing this. These are stunning huge C-Type prints. Edition of 2, framed by Darbyshires for ยฃ900. Bargain. But the past part of all of this is that the art police can no longer say/complain that she doesn't have a say in the choosing of our artwork. This alone was worth ยฃ900. I absolutely love these and the story/concept behind them makes them even more desirable. I agree. These are terrific. I have been toying with the idea of pursuing one for my own collection. Thanks for sharing Vikingsurfer.
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brazzy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by brazzy on Dec 23, 2016 2:04:00 GMT 1, my apologies for the terrible iphone picture.
my apologies for the terrible iphone picture.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Dec 23, 2016 2:19:29 GMT 1, my apologies for the terrible iphone picture. First off it looks really nice and I think your frame choice compliments it very well. I'm sure you are very happy with it. It is a beauty. It's nice that the gents over at Pop!nk are artists themselves. You can see the attention to detail and quality get better with every print in my opinion.
Second...when people say "sorry for the terrible iPhone photo" the quality of picture you are sharing typically has nothing to do with the device used to take the picture. It is simply how you are choosing to upload the picture.
Upload that same picture using Imgur or the like and you will no longer feel the need to apologize for your photo. Hope this is helpful. Something I learned along the way.
Imgur
Go to www.imgur.com Click UPLOAD button (upper right) Click DEVICE Find the photo from your photo library and click on it/them then click DONE Click START UPLOAD Click on the dropdown button upper left and select BB code Copy that code and then paste in your post
my apologies for the terrible iphone picture. First off it looks really nice and I think your frame choice compliments it very well. I'm sure you are very happy with it. It is a beauty. It's nice that the gents over at Pop!nk are artists themselves. You can see the attention to detail and quality get better with every print in my opinion. Second...when people say "sorry for the terrible iPhone photo" the quality of picture you are sharing typically has nothing to do with the device used to take the picture. It is simply how you are choosing to upload the picture. Upload that same picture using Imgur or the like and you will no longer feel the need to apologize for your photo. Hope this is helpful. Something I learned along the way. Imgur Go to www.imgur.comClick UPLOAD button (upper right) Click DEVICE Find the photo from your photo library and click on it/them then click DONE Click START UPLOAD Click on the dropdown button upper left and select BB code Copy that code and then paste in your post
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brazzy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by brazzy on Dec 23, 2016 3:27:58 GMT 1, That photo was uploaded to imgur. What I suppose I really meant by "apologies for the terrible iphone photo" was "my apologies for the terrible photographer."
That photo was uploaded to imgur. What I suppose I really meant by "apologies for the terrible iphone photo" was "my apologies for the terrible photographer."
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Dec 23, 2016 10:00:03 GMT 1, I absolutely love these and the story/concept behind them makes them even more desirable. I agree. These are terrific. I have been toying with the idea of pursuing one for my own collection. Thanks for sharing Vikingsurfer. You really should.
Like anything, seeing them in the flesh is great and they are an incredible size. Pretty sure he'd be up for meeting you and talking about his work too.
Also, if you're passing by Darbyshires, Dan Edwards curated the exhibition - so his knowledge is incredible and he could facilitate a transaction. Pretty sure they ran a steep discount on the frames as part of the expo too, so its prob best to go down that route. I paid ยฃ900 all in for the work and frame.
Edit: Frame close up
I absolutely love these and the story/concept behind them makes them even more desirable. I agree. These are terrific. I have been toying with the idea of pursuing one for my own collection. Thanks for sharing Vikingsurfer. You really should. Like anything, seeing them in the flesh is great and they are an incredible size. Pretty sure he'd be up for meeting you and talking about his work too. Also, if you're passing by Darbyshires, Dan Edwards curated the exhibition - so his knowledge is incredible and he could facilitate a transaction. Pretty sure they ran a steep discount on the frames as part of the expo too, so its prob best to go down that route. I paid ยฃ900 all in for the work and frame. Edit: Frame close up
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Dec 23, 2016 10:08:00 GMT 1, This was the first time I didn't go for truview low glare acrylic either.
For some reason as it was my wife's choice I decided to turn in to a cheap ass? Justifying it to myself at the time, it had to make the crate in time for the Australia move and also it would have been an additional ยฃ800 for the glass change and the print / frame combo was just ยฃ900 as is.
Either way, I know i'll live to regret it.
This was the first time I didn't go for truview low glare acrylic either.
For some reason as it was my wife's choice I decided to turn in to a cheap ass? Justifying it to myself at the time, it had to make the crate in time for the Australia move and also it would have been an additional ยฃ800 for the glass change and the print / frame combo was just ยฃ900 as is.
Either way, I know i'll live to regret it.
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Reptile 072
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Reptile 072 on Dec 23, 2016 10:14:47 GMT 1,
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sircoxson
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sircoxson on Dec 23, 2016 10:15:48 GMT 1, dran tiens print.
dran tiens print.
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Viking Surfer
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Dec 23, 2016 10:18:37 GMT 1, Nice framing sircoxson !
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cyberkid
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cyberkid on Dec 23, 2016 11:50:53 GMT 1, sieht klasse aus sircoxson ! mit abstand der aussergewรถhnlichste und beste print der "serie".
sieht klasse aus sircoxson ! mit abstand der aussergewรถhnlichste und beste print der "serie".
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Martin M
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Martin M on Dec 23, 2016 14:54:18 GMT 1, Christmas present to me.....5 Years at the framers!, worth the wait!
And this Ian Chamberlain
Happy Christmas everyone
Christmas present to me.....5 Years at the framers!, worth the wait! And this Ian Chamberlain Happy Christmas everyone
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ed
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ed on Dec 23, 2016 21:11:14 GMT 1, Finally got me a Jaw Breaker, which is nice
http://instagram.com/p/BOX1sVZhpt4
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