Jaylove
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November 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Jaylove on Jul 13, 2017 19:35:45 GMT 1, Happy how these turned out.
Happy how these turned out.
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touchdowntodd
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April 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by touchdowntodd on Jul 13, 2017 21:37:38 GMT 1,
Finally got a Blek print
Finally got a Blek print
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snipt
Artist
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July 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by snipt on Jul 13, 2017 21:53:30 GMT 1, Finally got a Blek print That's a banger! One of the strongest recent Blek pieces to date. Perfect framing as well. Enjoy!
Finally got a Blek print That's a banger! One of the strongest recent Blek pieces to date. Perfect framing as well. Enjoy!
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Rubys
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July 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Rubys on Jul 14, 2017 2:41:31 GMT 1, A classic! Congratulations Thanks Coach! Nice to finally get it framed up. Australia bound soon ๐ฆ๐บ ๐๐ผโ๐ผ๏ธ
A classic! Congratulations Thanks Coach! Nice to finally get it framed up. Australia bound soon ๐ฆ๐บ ๐๐ผโ๐ผ๏ธ
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chainsaw
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June 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by chainsaw on Jul 14, 2017 11:02:48 GMT 1, Just back from the framers.
Just back from the framers.
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cjwhitey
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May 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cjwhitey on Jul 14, 2017 13:45:39 GMT 1, Not art exactly, but had the privilege of meeting some artists I admire recently at the Urban Art Fair in NYC
(Un)Sanctioned: The Art on New York Streets Compiled by Katherine "Luna Park" Lorimer and Lori Zimmer
Signed by Author "Luna Park"
Signed by Crash, Logan Hicks, and Joe Iurato
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Meskell
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March 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Meskell on Jul 14, 2017 18:04:53 GMT 1, Not the Spanish artist everyone is talking about but I'm very happy to finally add some Borondo to the collection. Very happy!
upload image on internet
Not the Spanish artist everyone is talking about but I'm very happy to finally add some Borondo to the collection. Very happy! upload image on internet
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Daylight Robber on Jul 14, 2017 21:56:13 GMT 1, Having missed the original release, I managed to track down this Seth piece. Over the Rainbow, from an edition of 15. Printed and handsprayed on film. The photo really doesn't do it justice. I
Having missed the original release, I managed to track down this Seth piece. Over the Rainbow, from an edition of 15. Printed and handsprayed on film. The photo really doesn't do it justice. I
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shygetshigh83
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July 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by shygetshigh83 on Jul 15, 2017 13:36:29 GMT 1, Second print by Banksy jumped in the collection. I've opted for his most iconic image (IMO): here is my gwrb us, never framed and perfectly flat. Now I need to find the best framer in Italy..
http://instagram.com/p/BWfRxTDgYly
Second print by Banksy jumped in the collection. I've opted for his most iconic image (IMO): here is my gwrb us, never framed and perfectly flat. Now I need to find the best framer in Italy.. http://instagram.com/p/BWfRxTDgYly
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Harveyn
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July 2007
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Harveyn on Jul 15, 2017 19:16:43 GMT 1, Todd James - "Dirty Deeds in the Dundee Jeep" canvas (122cm x 76cm)
Kim Dorland - Untitled oil on canvas
Todd James - "Dirty Deeds in the Dundee Jeep" canvas (122cm x 76cm)
Kim Dorland - Untitled oil on canvas
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Pipes
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January 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Pipes on Jul 16, 2017 3:01:31 GMT 1, Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3.
It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future.
Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3.
It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future.
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sugar72
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August 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sugar72 on Jul 16, 2017 7:19:42 GMT 1, Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3. It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future.
Loving the eine shutterfront. About the only piece by eine I would buy
Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3. It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future. Loving the eine shutterfront. About the only piece by eine I would buy
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mutatis
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July 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mutatis on Jul 16, 2017 11:12:19 GMT 1, They weren't purchases but freebies from Glastonbury courtesy of the Private Press ... still flattening. Given the circumstances, as has been mentioned before I am glad I was able to get them home from the festival relatively unscathed. Not sure what the Bast / Insect poster was used for as it was given away seemingly to clear the decks on the final day. New to IMGUR so apologies as to how they appear.
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 11:16:47 GMT 1, They weren't purchases but freebies from Glastonbury courtesy of the Private Press ... still flattening. Given the circumstances, as has been mentioned before I am glad I was able to get them home from the festival relatively unscathed. Not sure what the Bast / Insect poster was used for as it was given away seemingly to clear the decks on the final day. New to IMGUR so apologies as to how they appear. Wow, love both of these. Well done getting them home in one piece. I've had no luck finding either.
They weren't purchases but freebies from Glastonbury courtesy of the Private Press ... still flattening. Given the circumstances, as has been mentioned before I am glad I was able to get them home from the festival relatively unscathed. Not sure what the Bast / Insect poster was used for as it was given away seemingly to clear the decks on the final day. New to IMGUR so apologies as to how they appear. Wow, love both of these. Well done getting them home in one piece. I've had no luck finding either.
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maseo7
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June 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by maseo7 on Jul 16, 2017 14:38:17 GMT 1, I would love one of these BAST x PINS posters if anyone has one to sell.
I would love one of these BAST x PINS posters if anyone has one to sell.
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dreadnatty
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February 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dreadnatty on Jul 16, 2017 15:07:04 GMT 1, They weren't purchases but freebies from Glastonbury courtesy of the Private Press ... still flattening. Given the circumstances, as has been mentioned before I am glad I was able to get them home from the festival relatively unscathed. Not sure what the Bast / Insect poster was used for as it was given away seemingly to clear the decks on the final day. New to IMGUR so apologies as to how they appear.
Nothing better than a Bรคst/Pins or SweetToof/Pins combo....always wanted either of them. Congrats!
They weren't purchases but freebies from Glastonbury courtesy of the Private Press ... still flattening. Given the circumstances, as has been mentioned before I am glad I was able to get them home from the festival relatively unscathed. Not sure what the Bast / Insect poster was used for as it was given away seemingly to clear the decks on the final day. New to IMGUR so apologies as to how they appear. Nothing better than a Bรคst/Pins or SweetToof/Pins combo....always wanted either of them. Congrats!
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lha
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August 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lha on Jul 16, 2017 17:28:12 GMT 1, Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3. It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future.
That's a beauty, congrats Pipes ๐
Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3. It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future. That's a beauty, congrats Pipes ๐
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Daniel Silk on Jul 16, 2017 17:41:41 GMT 1, Strange! Posted in this thread earlier just below the Eine piece, seems to have just vanished! Pipes The Eine has museum plexi? Damn that stuff is good I cant see anything or even the slightest reflection in that and the clarity is amazing. The forum security log says that you yourself deleted a post on this thread two hours ago.
Strange! Posted in this thread earlier just below the Eine piece, seems to have just vanished! Pipes The Eine has museum plexi? Damn that stuff is good I cant see anything or even the slightest reflection in that and the clarity is amazing. The forum security log says that you yourself deleted a post on this thread two hours ago.
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Pipes
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January 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Pipes on Jul 16, 2017 17:51:46 GMT 1, Strange! Posted in this thread earlier just below the Eine piece, seems to have just vanished! Pipes The Eine has museum plexi? Damn that stuff is good I cant see anything or even the slightest reflection in that and the clarity is amazing. Yes - its pricey so not suitable for every piece - but especially as a canvas often doesn't have any glass I thought I would use it.
I tried to show in the photos you can't really see a reflection. None of the usual trying to exclude yourself in the reflection when taking a photo
Of course there are angles where a light may reflect etc - but its very impressive stuff.
Strange! Posted in this thread earlier just below the Eine piece, seems to have just vanished! Pipes The Eine has museum plexi? Damn that stuff is good I cant see anything or even the slightest reflection in that and the clarity is amazing. Yes - its pricey so not suitable for every piece - but especially as a canvas often doesn't have any glass I thought I would use it. I tried to show in the photos you can't really see a reflection. None of the usual trying to exclude yourself in the reflection when taking a photo Of course there are angles where a light may reflect etc - but its very impressive stuff.
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Jul 16, 2017 20:58:06 GMT 1, Not a buy but a little gift from Sterling via Instagram. Love his style
http://instagram.com/p/BWkciPqFfky
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Majestic
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January 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Majestic on Jul 16, 2017 21:33:48 GMT 1, Very cool!
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Cardiff
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January 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Cardiff on Jul 17, 2017 0:57:45 GMT 1, They weren't purchases but freebies from Glastonbury courtesy of the Private Press ... still flattening. Given the circumstances, as has been mentioned before I am glad I was able to get them home from the festival relatively unscathed. Not sure what the Bast / Insect poster was used for as it was given away seemingly to clear the decks on the final day. New to IMGUR so apologies as to how they appear. Always loved that Insect "Liberty" image...congrats!
They weren't purchases but freebies from Glastonbury courtesy of the Private Press ... still flattening. Given the circumstances, as has been mentioned before I am glad I was able to get them home from the festival relatively unscathed. Not sure what the Bast / Insect poster was used for as it was given away seemingly to clear the decks on the final day. New to IMGUR so apologies as to how they appear. Always loved that Insect "Liberty" image...congrats!
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Jul 17, 2017 3:52:05 GMT 1, My latest artbuy (Pose Blot Magenta) has been an absolute nightmare. Figured I'd post it here too to get some feedback.. This has been a framing job from hell for me so far. Took it to my framer the day I got it. Went with my regular black frame and chose to float it as I had done with him in the past. He was about to move to his new shop so I told him I could understand if it would take a little longer. He said no it'll be done in about two weeks like you are used to. I called after three, and finally it was done after four, no biggie. When I went to pick it up I was a bit rushed and I didn't notice it till I got home that he floated it so high I could look behind the print and see the foam, not only that but there were pencil marks too that you couldn't ignore. So a few days later, I went back and explained my problems. He said I was right and he would fix it. Two weeks later I went to pick it up again, the pencil marks were gone but I could still see the foam. I still wasn't satisfied and told him to fix it. That was three weeks ago. Last week a friend of mine went to pick up another print (not done) and he asked about mine, they were working on it, but they could only remove the print a couple of mm's a day. I was worried. So today my friend called, he was gonna pick up his print and asked if I wanted to tag along and see what's up with mine. So I asked the framer what the status of my print was and he said they were almost done. I asked why it took so long and if there wasn't any damage. He said they used double sided acid free tape, three horizontal lines in total and everything would be fine. I told him to call me when he was done removing the foamboard. While we were talking his wife triumphantly walked in and said she got it done. She said, see it's totally fine, I said yes but that's the front side, let me see the back. Needless to say I was shocked.. First she said that it was remnants of the foamboard and that she'd remove that too, when I said no that's the actual print she claimed this was perfectly normal practice when (re)framing, stating I've done this work for museums as well, told her I could hardly believe her and no museum would ever be ok with this. She wasn't going argue with me and told me to take it up with her husband. Luckily he was a bit more understanding and right away he told me to source a replacement and he would sort it with his insurancecompany. The worst is that I would have never known about this had I not come in today, they were never going to show me this. They were just going to reframe it and I would have only found out if and when I decide to resell it someday. There's a couple of options now, not sure what would be the thing to do. Anyone been in this position before? Just to follow up on this, after 8 months this situation has finally been resolved. My framer, or rather his insurance company should be paying me โฌ600 this week, and if I can find the invoice of the customs/tax from the Postal Service I will be getting an additional โฌ100. The best part is, I will also get to keep the print, I have decided I will not be getting a replacement. The damaged print will go back into it's frame, needless to say it will be the last thing he ever frames for me.. Thanks met among others, for the advice at the time. My next step will be confronting my framer about my original Horfee that he also framed but I'm waiting till I have my money first.. Cheers for the update.
With ever-so-slight trepidation, I look forward to reading the next instalment of your framing saga โ especially in relation to the original Horfรฉe.
My latest artbuy (Pose Blot Magenta) has been an absolute nightmare. Figured I'd post it here too to get some feedback.. This has been a framing job from hell for me so far. Took it to my framer the day I got it. Went with my regular black frame and chose to float it as I had done with him in the past. He was about to move to his new shop so I told him I could understand if it would take a little longer. He said no it'll be done in about two weeks like you are used to. I called after three, and finally it was done after four, no biggie. When I went to pick it up I was a bit rushed and I didn't notice it till I got home that he floated it so high I could look behind the print and see the foam, not only that but there were pencil marks too that you couldn't ignore. So a few days later, I went back and explained my problems. He said I was right and he would fix it. Two weeks later I went to pick it up again, the pencil marks were gone but I could still see the foam. I still wasn't satisfied and told him to fix it. That was three weeks ago. Last week a friend of mine went to pick up another print (not done) and he asked about mine, they were working on it, but they could only remove the print a couple of mm's a day. I was worried. So today my friend called, he was gonna pick up his print and asked if I wanted to tag along and see what's up with mine. So I asked the framer what the status of my print was and he said they were almost done. I asked why it took so long and if there wasn't any damage. He said they used double sided acid free tape, three horizontal lines in total and everything would be fine. I told him to call me when he was done removing the foamboard. While we were talking his wife triumphantly walked in and said she got it done. She said, see it's totally fine, I said yes but that's the front side, let me see the back. Needless to say I was shocked.. First she said that it was remnants of the foamboard and that she'd remove that too, when I said no that's the actual print she claimed this was perfectly normal practice when (re)framing, stating I've done this work for museums as well, told her I could hardly believe her and no museum would ever be ok with this. She wasn't going argue with me and told me to take it up with her husband. Luckily he was a bit more understanding and right away he told me to source a replacement and he would sort it with his insurancecompany. The worst is that I would have never known about this had I not come in today, they were never going to show me this. They were just going to reframe it and I would have only found out if and when I decide to resell it someday. There's a couple of options now, not sure what would be the thing to do. Anyone been in this position before? Just to follow up on this, after 8 months this situation has finally been resolved. My framer, or rather his insurance company should be paying me โฌ600 this week, and if I can find the invoice of the customs/tax from the Postal Service I will be getting an additional โฌ100. The best part is, I will also get to keep the print, I have decided I will not be getting a replacement. The damaged print will go back into it's frame, needless to say it will be the last thing he ever frames for me.. Thanks met among others, for the advice at the time. My next step will be confronting my framer about my original Horfee that he also framed but I'm waiting till I have my money first.. Cheers for the update. With ever-so-slight trepidation, I look forward to reading the next instalment of your framing saga โ especially in relation to the original Horfรฉe.
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Jul 17, 2017 4:33:08 GMT 1, I'm really glad to finally have this Ryan Hewett painting on the wall.
Interesting painting: Dramatic, elegant, and a little bit ugly. Congratulations on the acquisition.
Ryan Hewett's aesthetic over the last couple of years feels almost like a graphic take on Bacon. I find it much more successful and distinctive than his previous style(s).
Even if unintended, this particular piece is a very apt homage to Jack Cardiff โ bearing in mind Cardiff's progressive influence on the use of light and colour in film. And of course his keen interest in painting, which shaped his work as a cinematographer, director and photographer.
Being the owner of the canvas, you'll have done your research. So it's likely you're already familiar with Craig McCall's 2010 documentary, Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff.
For the benefit of others who don't know the film, it isn't especially sophisticated (which came as a surprise to me given the subject matter). But it's still worth seeing for its crossover appeal, anecdotes and insights, along with the film clips and talking heads featured.
Watch it on YouTube if you don't have access to a better viewing platform:
I'm really glad to finally have this Ryan Hewett painting on the wall. Interesting painting: Dramatic, elegant, and a little bit ugly. Congratulations on the acquisition. Ryan Hew ett's aesthetic over the last couple of years feels almost like a graphic take on Bacon. I find it much more successful and distinctive than his previous style(s). Even if unintended, this particular piece is a very apt homage to Jack Cardiff โ bearing in mind Cardiff's progressive influence on the use of light and colour in film. And of course his keen interest in painting, which shaped his work as a cinematographer, director and photographer. Being the owner of the canvas, you'll have done your research. So it's likely you're already familiar with Craig McCall's 2010 documentary, Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff. For the benefit of others who don't know the film, it isn't especially sophisticated (which came as a surprise to me given the subject matter). But it's still worth seeing for its crossover appeal, anecdotes and insights, along with the film clips and talking heads featured. Watch it on YouTube if you don't have access to a better viewing platform:
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Viking Surfer
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Jul 17, 2017 8:14:54 GMT 1, Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3. It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future. Once you use that plexi you'll never go back and then framing becomes way more expensive!
Eine Shutterfont Black glitter canvas 3/3. It's been said a few times before - but the museum plexiglass is so good. Hadn't used before - but it will be hard to use anything else in future. Once you use that plexi you'll never go back and then framing becomes way more expensive!
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matgab
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November 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by matgab on Jul 17, 2017 9:17:15 GMT 1, Last framed. Was sleeping since Bruxelles..
Last framed. Was sleeping since Bruxelles..
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br0k3n
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July 2016
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by br0k3n on Jul 17, 2017 11:03:19 GMT 1, Received my package today from the amazing talentet John Wentz. I am a little shocked about the condition of the paper.... I wonder if I can simply put it in my Art Profolio to flatten it. Itยดs mixed media....oil acryl charcoal etc... Suggestions welcome...
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Received my package today from the amazing talentet John Wentz. I am a little shocked about the condition of the paper.... I wonder if I can simply put it in my Art Profolio to flatten it. Itยดs mixed media....oil acryl charcoal etc... Suggestions welcome... imageupload
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rjf76
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January 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rjf76 on Jul 17, 2017 11:25:49 GMT 1, Received my package today from the amazing talentet John Wentz. I am a little shocked about the condition of the paper.... I wonder if I can simply put it in my Art Profolio to flatten it. Itยดs mixed media....oil acryl charcoal etc... Suggestions welcome... imageupload I wouldn't worry too much...adds to the character of the piece imo. Yeah, portfolio will flatten it a bit after month or so....nice buy.
Received my package today from the amazing talentet John Wentz. I am a little shocked about the condition of the paper.... I wonder if I can simply put it in my Art Profolio to flatten it. Itยดs mixed media....oil acryl charcoal etc... Suggestions welcome... imageuploadI wouldn't worry too much...adds to the character of the piece imo. Yeah, portfolio will flatten it a bit after month or so....nice buy.
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