minus
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by minus on Jan 19, 2019 6:45:41 GMT 1, Great Flipbook piece just arrived in Scotland all the way from Portland, Oregon from Mike Egan..
I absolutely love Mike's work! Glad to see another fan on here!
Great Flipbook piece just arrived in Scotland all the way from Portland, Oregon from Mike Egan..
I absolutely love Mike's work! Glad to see another fan on here!
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shygetshigh83
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July 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by shygetshigh83 on Jan 22, 2019 14:13:16 GMT 1, I'm building my wall of original works on paper (exception of Bolin and Wood prints). All wood frames! latest arrival Robert Nava, love it!ย
http://instagram.com/p/BtGimQzFYdH
I'm building my wall of original works on paper (exception of Bolin and Wood prints). All wood frames! latest arrival Robert Nava, love it!ย http://instagram.com/p/BtGimQzFYdH
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by campfire headphase on Jan 22, 2019 15:48:14 GMT 1, One of my many Jonas Wood prints. Too many and I never frame them. They just go in a drawer, always mint. I really should start framing these.
One of my many Jonas Wood prints. Too many and I never frame them. They just go in a drawer, always mint. I really should start framing these.
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nobokov
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by nobokov on Jan 22, 2019 16:00:37 GMT 1, One of my many Jonas Wood prints. Too many and I never frame them. They just go in a drawer, always mint. I really should start framing these. Strange way to show off
One of my many Jonas Wood prints. Too many and I never frame them. They just go in a drawer, always mint. I really should start framing these. Strange way to show off
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benjamayn
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August 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by benjamayn on Jan 22, 2019 18:55:24 GMT 1, I have never understood why people buy art and keep it in a drawer. Buy maybe it's just me...
I have never understood why people buy art and keep it in a drawer. Buy maybe it's just me...
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walfredo
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by walfredo on Jan 22, 2019 19:46:14 GMT 1, I have never understood why people buy art and keep it in a drawer. Buy maybe it's just me... much safer than tubes.... personally i have a large backlog of things to frame, limited wall space and evolving taste...to avoid purchasing a piece that's a good deal just because you cant immediately have it framed, is not a wise financial decision. at least with a drawer you can safety look at the art vs. potential tube damage. i also try to wait to get things framed that i feel work well together and then get a wall or area framed at the same time.
I have never understood why people buy art and keep it in a drawer. Buy maybe it's just me... much safer than tubes.... personally i have a large backlog of things to frame, limited wall space and evolving taste...to avoid purchasing a piece that's a good deal just because you cant immediately have it framed, is not a wise financial decision. at least with a drawer you can safety look at the art vs. potential tube damage. i also try to wait to get things framed that i feel work well together and then get a wall or area framed at the same time.
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benjamayn
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by benjamayn on Jan 22, 2019 21:15:00 GMT 1, I have never understood why people buy art and keep it in a drawer. Buy maybe it's just me... much safer than tubes.... personally i have a large backlog of things to frame, limited wall space and evolving taste...to avoid purchasing a piece that's a good deal just because you cant immediately have it framed, is not a wise financial decision. at least with a drawer you can safety look at the art vs. potential tube damage. i also try to wait to get things framed that i feel work well together and then get a wall or area framed at the same time. I agree. I have a portfolio where my prints are stored before framing them. But this guy apparently has "many Jonas Wood prints" and "never frame them". I don't see any fun in that.
I have never understood why people buy art and keep it in a drawer. Buy maybe it's just me... much safer than tubes.... personally i have a large backlog of things to frame, limited wall space and evolving taste...to avoid purchasing a piece that's a good deal just because you cant immediately have it framed, is not a wise financial decision. at least with a drawer you can safety look at the art vs. potential tube damage. i also try to wait to get things framed that i feel work well together and then get a wall or area framed at the same time. I agree. I have a portfolio where my prints are stored before framing them. But this guy apparently has "many Jonas Wood prints" and "never frame them". I don't see any fun in that.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by campfire headphase on Jan 24, 2019 16:06:39 GMT 1, much safer than tubes.... personally i have a large backlog of things to frame, limited wall space and evolving taste...to avoid purchasing a piece that's a good deal just because you cant immediately have it framed, is not a wise financial decision. at least with a drawer you can safety look at the art vs. potential tube damage. i also try to wait to get things framed that i feel work well together and then get a wall or area framed at the same time. I agree. I have a portfolio where my prints are stored before framing them. But this guy apparently has "many Jonas Wood prints" and "never frame them". I don't see any fun in that. I buy a lot of art - far too much that I can't hang it all at any given point. Also, I tend to collect artists I like in-depth. Even though I can't always hang it, I support their creativity and buy one of everything, or try to. For me, it is not about hanging art and showing it off, it's about possessing something that I want and more specifically, the satisfaction of knowing that I get what I want. I have a collector mentality. Like art, I also collect antiquarian books and rare first editions. I like the hunt as much as the object itself. Going to book stores and opening them up and the smell of old paper. Finding notes and dedications scribbled inside the book from previous owners. I buy first edition books that I don't even have the time to read, simply because I just want them.
On the art side of things, I like to collect paintings and with some artists, I like the prints too. I hunt for the rare trial proof 1/1's, APs and print #s 1-3 on edition releases. It may not seem like fun for you, but it certainly is for me.
much safer than tubes.... personally i have a large backlog of things to frame, limited wall space and evolving taste...to avoid purchasing a piece that's a good deal just because you cant immediately have it framed, is not a wise financial decision. at least with a drawer you can safety look at the art vs. potential tube damage. i also try to wait to get things framed that i feel work well together and then get a wall or area framed at the same time. I agree. I have a portfolio where my prints are stored before framing them. But this guy apparently has "many Jonas Wood prints" and "never frame them". I don't see any fun in that. I buy a lot of art - far too much that I can't hang it all at any given point. Also, I tend to collect artists I like in-depth. Even though I can't always hang it, I support their creativity and buy one of everything, or try to. For me, it is not about hanging art and showing it off, it's about possessing something that I want and more specifically, the satisfaction of knowing that I get what I want. I have a collector mentality. Like art, I also collect antiquarian books and rare first editions. I like the hunt as much as the object itself. Going to book stores and opening them up and the smell of old paper. Finding notes and dedications scribbled inside the book from previous owners. I buy first edition books that I don't even have the time to read, simply because I just want them. On the art side of things, I like to collect paintings and with some artists, I like the prints too. I hunt for the rare trial proof 1/1's, APs and print #s 1-3 on edition releases. It may not seem like fun for you, but it certainly is for me.
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streetartger
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by streetartger on Jan 25, 2019 14:38:14 GMT 1, Framed it... got a spot next to Maya.
Framed it... got a spot next to Maya.
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Graham H
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Graham H on Jan 25, 2019 15:04:48 GMT 1, Both pieces look great.. That Hayuk is so bright and colourful.. a beauty!
Framed it... got a spot next to Maya.
Both pieces look great.. That Hayuk is so bright and colourful.. a beauty! Framed it... got a spot next to Maya.
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d.r. perseus
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by d.r. perseus on Jan 26, 2019 5:40:57 GMT 1, Butch Anthony from Searle Alabama
and reframed Hewett, Raoul Wallenberg portrait
Butch Anthony from Searle Alabama and reframed Hewett, Raoul Wallenberg portrait
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juni0209
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by juni0209 on Jan 26, 2019 6:40:54 GMT 1, Framed it... got a spot next to Maya. Stunner! Perfect framing on that IK.
Framed it... got a spot next to Maya. Stunner! Perfect framing on that IK.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Friendly Ghost on Jan 27, 2019 6:52:39 GMT 1, Super excited about this new piece from Nathan Ford, from his show thatโll be opening at Beaux Arts in Bath in late February. Have seen him mentioned a few times on the Forum, but I love the way heโs integrating his kidโs drawings into his urban streetscapes as graffiti, and thought other folks might be interested. (Thereโs a good timelapse video about a recent project with students here:
Super excited about this new piece from Nathan Ford, from his show thatโll be opening at Beaux Arts in Bath in late February. Have seen him mentioned a few times on the Forum, but I love the way heโs integrating his kidโs drawings into his urban streetscapes as graffiti, and thought other folks might be interested. (Thereโs a good timelapse video about a recent project with students here:
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printminx
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February 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by printminx on Jan 27, 2019 13:02:08 GMT 1, Yeah but Tru Vue Museum glass has both. 99% UV Protection & Anti Reflective. Thats the one you need if you want protection & clarity. Or Tru Vue Optimum Museum Acrylic. Although either of these will nearly double the cost of the framing. ๐ Yes its going to be a choice between what gives me the best results at a reasonable price. I know I have been a bit surprised at some of the costs of framing I have seen on the site. My framer is really helpful, he even gave me the brochure with all the different glasses to take home and think about what I would like ...... trouble is there are no prices but we will work it out. Considering he only charged me ยฃ120 for the Miss Bugs I think I did well. Right well it wasnt long before I took my latest prints to the framers but this time had to wait awhile but picked them up yesterday. This time I went for the museum with anti reflective and UV protection and am I thrilled with the results. Its almost like no glass at all and everything is so clear. I was talking to my framer and its the first time he has used this glass and said it was easy to cut but he had to be careful as when he leant it against the bench he couldn't see it!!! I was also very lucky as I had a real mix of sizes and they all luckily fitted into one sheet so it was really reasonable...... even rang my framer as I thought he had told me the wrong price!! Anyway I am now in process of trying to find a bit of wall space...... its getting really difficult and I dont want to take any down. Will do some more pics when on the walls..... which may take a while.
Yeah but Tru Vue Museum glass has both. 99% UV Protection & Anti Reflective. Thats the one you need if you want protection & clarity. Or Tru Vue Optimum Museum Acrylic. Although either of these will nearly double the cost of the framing. ๐ Yes its going to be a choice between what gives me the best results at a reasonable price. I know I have been a bit surprised at some of the costs of framing I have seen on the site. My framer is really helpful, he even gave me the brochure with all the different glasses to take home and think about what I would like ...... trouble is there are no prices but we will work it out. Considering he only charged me ยฃ120 for the Miss Bugs I think I did well. Right well it wasnt long before I took my latest prints to the framers but this time had to wait awhile but picked them up yesterday. This time I went for the museum with anti reflective and UV protection and am I thrilled with the results. Its almost like no glass at all and everything is so clear. I was talking to my framer and its the first time he has used this glass and said it was easy to cut but he had to be careful as when he leant it against the bench he couldn't see it!!! I was also very lucky as I had a real mix of sizes and they all luckily fitted into one sheet so it was really reasonable...... even rang my framer as I thought he had told me the wrong price!! Anyway I am now in process of trying to find a bit of wall space...... its getting really difficult and I dont want to take any down. Will do some more pics when on the walls..... which may take a while.
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printminx
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February 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by printminx on Jan 27, 2019 13:09:09 GMT 1, Looking at photos they are really bad....sorry. The frames are all the bright white as in the Dran postcard one, the photos make them look cream but they are all bright white and the colour really pops. The Dran postcard set I split up 7/1 as the landscape one just didn't work in with the others.
Looking at photos they are really bad....sorry. The frames are all the bright white as in the Dran postcard one, the photos make them look cream but they are all bright white and the colour really pops. The Dran postcard set I split up 7/1 as the landscape one just didn't work in with the others.
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streetartger
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by streetartger on Jan 30, 2019 15:17:04 GMT 1, Maya Hayuk - Mix Tape - Nice, A4 sized Original. Love the tape idea...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQf-Mzl8Nj
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rebate
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rebate on Feb 1, 2019 11:52:02 GMT 1, Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place!
RUN Giacomo Bufarini
Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place! RUN Giacomo Bufarini
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skAcid
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by skAcid on Feb 1, 2019 12:27:48 GMT 1, Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place!
Wow, you're not wrong there, looking at that miniature flat screen in the corner really gives it some scale! ๐ What the hell is it?
Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place! Wow, you're not wrong there, looking at that miniature flat screen in the corner really gives it some scale! ๐ What the hell is it?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 12:32:02 GMT 1, Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place!
See, now this is commitment
Love it!!
You are now a category 'A' Collector dude
Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place! See, now this is commitment Love it!! You are now a category 'A' Collector dude
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rebate
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rebate on Feb 1, 2019 13:15:52 GMT 1, Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place! Wow, you're not wrong there, looking at that miniature flat screen in the corner really gives it some scale! ๐ What the hell is it? Canvas wrapped round board. By RUN. Parts from an exhibition i think, not sure where though. 6 foot 6 by 4 foot each! Grab what you like, deal with it later Too cool to pass up because of silly little logistics issues!
Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place! Wow, you're not wrong there, looking at that miniature flat screen in the corner really gives it some scale! ๐ What the hell is it? Canvas wrapped round board. By RUN. Parts from an exhibition i think, not sure where though. 6 foot 6 by 4 foot each! Grab what you like, deal with it later Too cool to pass up because of silly little logistics issues!
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rebate
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rebate on Feb 1, 2019 13:17:39 GMT 1, Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place! See, now this is commitment Love it!! You are now a category 'A' Collector dude Ha ha i love his work, No way i was going to pass this up. Chuffed to bits with them. Even managed to get one on a wall!
Latest addition, Gonna need a bigger place! See, now this is commitment Love it!! You are now a category 'A' Collector dude Ha ha i love his work, No way i was going to pass this up. Chuffed to bits with them. Even managed to get one on a wall!
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maxamaxa2
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August 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by maxamaxa2 on Feb 1, 2019 20:34:09 GMT 1, and reframed Hewett, Raoul Wallenberg portrait
That Hewett is amazing, whats the size of it?
and reframed Hewett, Raoul Wallenberg portrait That Hewett is amazing, whats the size of it?
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DOH
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DOH on Feb 1, 2019 20:39:11 GMT 1, Not my latest, but happy Friday all
Not my latest, but happy Friday all
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Pipes
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Pipes on Feb 1, 2019 20:55:41 GMT 1, Great framing - looks really good !!
Great framing - looks really good !!
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d.r. perseus
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by d.r. perseus on Feb 2, 2019 5:34:31 GMT 1, and reframed Hewett, Raoul Wallenberg portraitย That Hewett is amazing, whats the size of it?
Pretty small at 10x12 of painted surface
and reframed Hewett, Raoul Wallenberg portraitย That Hewett is amazing, whats the size of it? Pretty small at 10x12 of painted surface
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d.r. perseus
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by d.r. perseus on Feb 2, 2019 5:38:22 GMT 1, Inches
Inches
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mcgill14
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January 2017
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mcgill14 on Feb 2, 2019 17:51:25 GMT 1, Fab little original piece arrived this morning from that lovely guy Skeleton Cardboard....
Fab little original piece arrived this morning from that lovely guy Skeleton Cardboard....
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maxamaxa2
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by maxamaxa2 on Feb 2, 2019 19:12:35 GMT 1, Pretty small at 10x12 of painted surface
๐๐ perfect size for it! Greatly collected๐๐
Pretty small at 10x12 of painted surface ๐๐ perfect size for it! Greatly collected๐๐
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kuni
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February 2018
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kuni on Feb 2, 2019 23:36:43 GMT 1,
Finally got this stunner back from the framer. The quality of this print is first rate. My framer said more people asked about this print than any she can recall in years. Itโs quite impressive.
Finally got this stunner back from the framer. The quality of this print is first rate. My framer said more people asked about this print than any she can recall in years. Itโs quite impressive.
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jp226
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July 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jp226 on Feb 3, 2019 1:30:00 GMT 1, Finally got this Faile 'Wolf Within' up on the wall.
Finally got this Faile 'Wolf Within' up on the wall.
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