lesroy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lesroy on Dec 1, 2006 19:44:40 GMT 1, I know that feeling mate.
I now get discount in my local Frmaers through my visits to them. But I just got my Smaller Micallef done in there... ยฃ140.
Im scared to ask for my 40" x 30" one!! Eek!
Looks great though, congratulations!
Are you gonna get your Applause done on a float so you see the deckled edge or are you having it mounted so its hidden?
I know that feeling mate.
I now get discount in my local Frmaers through my visits to them. But I just got my Smaller Micallef done in there... ยฃ140.
Im scared to ask for my 40" x 30" one!! Eek!
Looks great though, congratulations!
Are you gonna get your Applause done on a float so you see the deckled edge or are you having it mounted so its hidden?
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gent รacardi on Dec 1, 2006 20:00:17 GMT 1, I know that feeling mate. I now get discount in my local Frmaers through my visits to them. But I just got my Smaller Micallef done in there... ยฃ140. Im scared to ask for my 40" x 30" one!! Eek! Looks great though, congratulations! Are you gonna get your Applause done on a float so you see the deckled edge or are you having it mounted so its hidden?
Thanks, lesroy!! ;D
I got my J&J done for ยฃ87 and VM for ยฃ97. I think those are pretty great prices, especially for the way they turned out. Thought he was going to give me a great price for Applause, but alas, ยฃ220!!!!!! Kind of disappointed  Haven't gone through with it yet... still contemplating my finances.
As for the Applause, I think it would be a sin to hide the gorgeous deckled edges, even if the bottom edge is pretty much completely undeckled. So yeah, the quote was for a float above a mat with spacers, ridiculously-but-unnecessarily expensive UV-Plexiglas (same as Perspex), and a gorgeous frame. I told him it was a bit too pricey, and he suggested that I use regular Plexiglas (not anti-UV) and store it out of direct sunlight, which brought the price down a LOT. But I'm paranoid and don't want it to fade... so ugh, dilemma. What would you do if you were in my shoes, lesroy? Bite the bullet?
I know that feeling mate. I now get discount in my local Frmaers through my visits to them. But I just got my Smaller Micallef done in there... ยฃ140. Im scared to ask for my 40" x 30" one!! Eek! Looks great though, congratulations! Are you gonna get your Applause done on a float so you see the deckled edge or are you having it mounted so its hidden? Thanks, lesroy!! ;D I got my J&J done for ยฃ87 and VM for ยฃ97. I think those are pretty great prices, especially for the way they turned out. Thought he was going to give me a great price for Applause, but alas, ยฃ220!!!!!! Kind of disappointed Haven't gone through with it yet... still contemplating my finances. As for the Applause, I think it would be a sin to hide the gorgeous deckled edges, even if the bottom edge is pretty much completely undeckled. So yeah, the quote was for a float above a mat with spacers, ridiculously-but-unnecessarily expensive UV-Plexiglas (same as Perspex), and a gorgeous frame. I told him it was a bit too pricey, and he suggested that I use regular Plexiglas (not anti-UV) and store it out of direct sunlight, which brought the price down a LOT. But I'm paranoid and don't want it to fade... so ugh, dilemma. What would you do if you were in my shoes, lesroy? Bite the bullet? |
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ryderage
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ryderage on Dec 1, 2006 23:46:13 GMT 1, This has to be my pick of the lot so far!
Here's my Grin reaper that I got back from the framers yesterday. I wanted it to look like an old piano. ;D 
I've love to know how much the damage was!
Rik
This has to be my pick of the lot so far! Here's my Grin reaper that I got back from the framers yesterday. I wanted it to look like an old piano. ;D I've love to know how much the damage was! Rik |
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lesroy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lesroy on Dec 2, 2006 11:58:53 GMT 1, As for the Applause, I think it would be a sin to hide the gorgeous deckled edges, even if the bottom edge is pretty much completely undeckled. So yeah, the quote was for a float above a mat with spacers, ridiculously-but-unnecessarily expensive UV-Plexiglas (same as Perspex), and a gorgeous frame. I told him it was a bit too pricey, and he suggested that I use regular Plexiglas (not anti-UV) and store it out of direct sunlight, which brought the price down a LOT. But I'm paranoid and don't want it to fade... so ugh, dilemma. What would you do if you were in my shoes, lesroy? Bite the bullet?
Hmm Im not sure mate.
I have a Flying coper, Mona Simpson (2005), The Hick, Angel Bomber and Jack & Jill all under "normal" glass. As Im told anything in "direct" sunlight will fade anyway but the UV stuff helps out alot. Its also MUCH clearer so the print will look alot better when under UV Glass...I was gobsmacked by this but you can hardly see the glass.
As you know, I have just smashed my Jack & Jill so I have swapped the glass over to some UV stuff this time and replaced the picture with the "Love is in the Air". I have also gone for UV Glass in my new Micallef as this will be in a brighter room...
... I, like you, always had a nigling in the back of my head about UV glass so have decided to bite the bullet this time, and definately will again with my Larger Micallef... and that's probably gonna be ยฃ200 too.
It's such a hard call as you could buy another print for that money!
Ultimately I'd say... DO IT. f**k it, that print could be worth thousands one day if you need to sell it. Or, if you keep it for the rest of your life, it'll be horrid if your grandkids cant read what the man has on his sign coz the red has faded.
Finally, (and sorry to ramble, but this is a tricky subject) I'd try and do what I did with my framers. Say to your framer,
"c'mon man, you know how much I like this art, I've already had 3 framed with you, there will be loads more... is there anyway you can help me out a little... the framing costs as much as the print... you know i'll be coming back aswell as I post pics of your work all over the intenet... "
I tried this and now get "Staff Discount"  The lovable rouge hey
As Delboy would say... "He who dares my son, he who dares"
Keep me posted though man!
As for the Applause, I think it would be a sin to hide the gorgeous deckled edges, even if the bottom edge is pretty much completely undeckled. So yeah, the quote was for a float above a mat with spacers, ridiculously-but-unnecessarily expensive UV-Plexiglas (same as Perspex), and a gorgeous frame. I told him it was a bit too pricey, and he suggested that I use regular Plexiglas (not anti-UV) and store it out of direct sunlight, which brought the price down a LOT. But I'm paranoid and don't want it to fade... so ugh, dilemma. What would you do if you were in my shoes, lesroy? Bite the bullet? Hmm Im not sure mate. I have a Flying coper, Mona Simpson (2005), The Hick, Angel Bomber and Jack & Jill all under "normal" glass. As Im told anything in "direct" sunlight will fade anyway but the UV stuff helps out alot. Its also MUCH clearer so the print will look alot better when under UV Glass...I was gobsmacked by this but you can hardly see the glass. As you know, I have just smashed my Jack & Jill so I have swapped the glass over to some UV stuff this time and replaced the picture with the "Love is in the Air". I have also gone for UV Glass in my new Micallef as this will be in a brighter room... ... I, like you, always had a nigling in the back of my head about UV glass so have decided to bite the bullet this time, and definately will again with my Larger Micallef... and that's probably gonna be ยฃ200 too. It's such a hard call as you could buy another print for that money! Ultimately I'd say... DO IT. f**k it, that print could be worth thousands one day if you need to sell it. Or, if you keep it for the rest of your life, it'll be horrid if your grandkids cant read what the man has on his sign coz the red has faded. Finally, (and sorry to ramble, but this is a tricky subject) I'd try and do what I did with my framers. Say to your framer, "c'mon man, you know how much I like this art, I've already had 3 framed with you, there will be loads more... is there anyway you can help me out a little... the framing costs as much as the print... you know i'll be coming back aswell as I post pics of your work all over the intenet... " I tried this and now get "Staff Discount" The lovable rouge hey As Delboy would say... "He who dares my son, he who dares" Keep me posted though man! |
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by corblimeylimey on Dec 2, 2006 13:03:56 GMT 1, According to the POW sales blurb for Applause it's printed in lightfast ink, I know that doesn't mean you can stick it in direct sunlight for hours, but that and normal glass should be O.K.
I've decided not to float mount the Applause as the top and bottom edges aren't that deckled and it will make the whole frame even larger. I'll post pics when I get it back, which doesn't look like today, Monday hopefully.
According to the POW sales blurb for Applause it's printed in lightfast ink, I know that doesn't mean you can stick it in direct sunlight for hours, but that and normal glass should be O.K.
I've decided not to float mount the Applause as the top and bottom edges aren't that deckled and it will make the whole frame even larger. I'll post pics when I get it back, which doesn't look like today, Monday hopefully.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by corblimeylimey on Dec 2, 2006 19:11:52 GMT 1, Got my Applause back from the framers! I'll get it on the wall tomorrow and take some photos and post here. Looks pretty good if I say so myself.
Got my Applause back from the framers! I'll get it on the wall tomorrow and take some photos and post here. Looks pretty good if I say so myself.
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gent รacardi on Dec 2, 2006 22:28:53 GMT 1, Hmm Im not sure mate. I have a Flying coper, Mona Simpson (2005), The Hick, Angel Bomber and Jack & Jill all under "normal" glass. As Im told anything in "direct" sunlight will fade anyway but the UV stuff helps out alot. Its also MUCH clearer so the print will look alot better when under UV Glass...I was gobsmacked by this but you can hardly see the glass. As you know, I have just smashed my Jack & Jill so I have swapped the glass over to some UV stuff this time and replaced the picture with the "Love is in the Air". I have also gone for UV Glass in my new Micallef as this will be in a brighter room... ... I, like you, always had a nigling in the back of my head about UV glass so have decided to bite the bullet this time, and definately will again with my Larger Micallef... and that's probably gonna be ยฃ200 too. It's such a hard call as you could buy another print for that money! Ultimately I'd say... DO IT. f**k it, that print could be worth thousands one day if you need to sell it. Or, if you keep it for the rest of your life, it'll be horrid if your grandkids cant read what the man has on his sign coz the red has faded. Finally, (and sorry to ramble, but this is a tricky subject) I'd try and do what I did with my framers. Say to your framer, "c'mon man, you know how much I like this art, I've already had 3 framed with you, there will be loads more... is there anyway you can help me out a little... the framing costs as much as the print... you know i'll be coming back aswell as I post pics of your work all over the intenet... " I tried this and now get "Staff Discount" The lovable rouge hey As Delboy would say... "He who dares my son, he who dares" Keep me posted though man!
Haha! Thanks man! ;D I've already exhaused the "Come on, give me a deal 'cos I'll just keep coming back to ya" thing, and he just wouldn't budge. 
Knowing me, I'll probably end up doing it... scud80 has very kindly introduced me to a cheaper framer (although this one is quite a drive away), so I'm definitely going to consider that option. As of this moment, I'm still not 100% sure if I want to frame my Applause yet ('cos I like Sale Ends a lot more, and I'm debating if I should save it for a swap if I don't get it... which is looking more than likely now with the whole POW lottery thing), but with every day that passes, that print is sitting in the tube, which makes me extremely uncomfortable. Argh, decisions, decisions!!!
But again, I'll probably succumb to my "Gotta collect them all!" mentality and have it framed at the end of the day. Yeah, I'm such the prime target for consumerism. 
Hmm Im not sure mate. I have a Flying coper, Mona Simpson (2005), The Hick, Angel Bomber and Jack & Jill all under "normal" glass. As Im told anything in "direct" sunlight will fade anyway but the UV stuff helps out alot. Its also MUCH clearer so the print will look alot better when under UV Glass...I was gobsmacked by this but you can hardly see the glass. As you know, I have just smashed my Jack & Jill so I have swapped the glass over to some UV stuff this time and replaced the picture with the "Love is in the Air". I have also gone for UV Glass in my new Micallef as this will be in a brighter room... ... I, like you, always had a nigling in the back of my head about UV glass so have decided to bite the bullet this time, and definately will again with my Larger Micallef... and that's probably gonna be ยฃ200 too. It's such a hard call as you could buy another print for that money! Ultimately I'd say... DO IT. f**k it, that print could be worth thousands one day if you need to sell it. Or, if you keep it for the rest of your life, it'll be horrid if your grandkids cant read what the man has on his sign coz the red has faded. Finally, (and sorry to ramble, but this is a tricky subject) I'd try and do what I did with my framers. Say to your framer, "c'mon man, you know how much I like this art, I've already had 3 framed with you, there will be loads more... is there anyway you can help me out a little... the framing costs as much as the print... you know i'll be coming back aswell as I post pics of your work all over the intenet... " I tried this and now get "Staff Discount" The lovable rouge hey As Delboy would say... "He who dares my son, he who dares" Keep me posted though man! Haha! Thanks man! ;D I've already exhaused the "Come on, give me a deal 'cos I'll just keep coming back to ya" thing, and he just wouldn't budge. Knowing me, I'll probably end up doing it... scud80 has very kindly introduced me to a cheaper framer (although this one is quite a drive away), so I'm definitely going to consider that option. As of this moment, I'm still not 100% sure if I want to frame my Applause yet ('cos I like Sale Ends a lot more, and I'm debating if I should save it for a swap if I don't get it... which is looking more than likely now with the whole POW lottery thing), but with every day that passes, that print is sitting in the tube, which makes me extremely uncomfortable. Argh, decisions, decisions!!! But again, I'll probably succumb to my "Gotta collect them all!" mentality and have it framed at the end of the day. Yeah, I'm such the prime target for consumerism. |
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ร
gent รacardi on Dec 2, 2006 22:30:54 GMT 1, According to the POW sales blurb for Applause it's printed in lightfast ink, I know that doesn't mean you can stick it in direct sunlight for hours, but that and normal glass should be O.K. I've decided not to float mount the Applause as the top and bottom edges aren't that deckled and it will make the whole frame even larger. I'll post pics when I get it back, which doesn't look like today, Monday hopefully.
My top edge was deckled... yours wasn't? Hmmm. I wonder why they even have one non-deckled edge. They couldn't afford bigger paper from which to cut from?
Anyway, can't wait for your pic... post it already!!! ;D
According to the POW sales blurb for Applause it's printed in lightfast ink, I know that doesn't mean you can stick it in direct sunlight for hours, but that and normal glass should be O.K. I've decided not to float mount the Applause as the top and bottom edges aren't that deckled and it will make the whole frame even larger. I'll post pics when I get it back, which doesn't look like today, Monday hopefully. My top edge was deckled... yours wasn't? Hmmm. I wonder why they even have one non-deckled edge. They couldn't afford bigger paper from which to cut from? Anyway, can't wait for your pic... post it already!!! ;D |
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Curley
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Curley on Dec 3, 2006 12:50:39 GMT 1, Here we go, just need to get the beast on to the wall.
Decided against the floating mount as the botom edge was not great and it would be even bigger.
All acid free and UV non relective glass. You really can see the differnce the glass makes especially on this print.
Here we go, just need to get the beast on to the wall. Decided against the floating mount as the botom edge was not great and it would be even bigger. All acid free and UV non relective glass. You really can see the differnce the glass makes especially on this print. |
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lesroy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lesroy on Dec 3, 2006 14:14:07 GMT 1, Just spotted this little cherry on Ebay
Just spotted this little cherry on Ebay |
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lesroy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lesroy on Dec 3, 2006 14:30:23 GMT 1, Curley & Cor> Lovely jobs there guys!
I really love the Grey / Silver mount & grey fillet
Curley & Cor> Lovely jobs there guys! I really love the Grey / Silver mount & grey fillet |
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Curley
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Curley on Dec 3, 2006 14:52:58 GMT 1, Loving that Cor. very nice.
Just now trying work out where to hang mine.
Loving that Cor. very nice.
Just now trying work out where to hang mine.
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lesroy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lesroy on Dec 3, 2006 14:56:48 GMT 1, Curely , your frame is really interesting, is it wood or metal?
Curely , your frame is really interesting, is it wood or metal?
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RetroCanvas
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by RetroCanvas on Dec 3, 2006 15:14:48 GMT 1, DITTO !!!!!
retro
 cor blimey! corblimeylimey  that looks brilliant! ;D
DITTO !!!!! retro cor blimey! corblimeylimey that looks brilliant! ;D |
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by corblimeylimey on Dec 3, 2006 15:38:04 GMT 1, Curly, what's your frame is it metalised wood?
and if I were you, when you hang it use two picture hooks to be safe.
Curly, what's your frame is it metalised wood?
and if I were you, when you hang it use two picture hooks to be safe.
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Curley
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Curley on Dec 3, 2006 18:26:38 GMT 1, Curely , your frame is really interesting, is it wood or metal?
Its wood but looks like its a bit battered.
I thought it kinda looked like it was made of the same stuff as the ship or the plane.
Curely , your frame is really interesting, is it wood or metal? Its wood but looks like its a bit battered. I thought it kinda looked like it was made of the same stuff as the ship or the plane. |
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gent รacardi on Dec 3, 2006 19:36:57 GMT 1, Its wood but looks like its a bit battered. I thought it kinda looked like it was made of the same stuff as the ship or the plane.
That's exactly the frame style I wanted to use, except that I chose a gold-ish one! Very, very nice!!! 
Its wood but looks like its a bit battered. I thought it kinda looked like it was made of the same stuff as the ship or the plane. That's exactly the frame style I wanted to use, except that I chose a gold-ish one! Very, very nice!!! |
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ร
gent รacardi on Dec 3, 2006 19:37:41 GMT 1, My Applause is now on the wall! Shadow framed, not float mounted to keep the size down and top and bottom edges weren't anywhere near as deckled as the sides.
Excellent, corblimeylimey!!!! 10 points!! ;D
My Applause is now on the wall! Shadow framed, not float mounted to keep the size down and top and bottom edges weren't anywhere near as deckled as the sides. Excellent, corblimeylimey!!!! 10 points!! ;D |
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by funkrye on Dec 3, 2006 19:53:29 GMT 1, Corblimey - applause print looks great. Is it rude to ask how much it cost for the frame?
Corblimey - applause print looks great. Is it rude to ask how much it cost for the frame?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by corblimeylimey on Dec 3, 2006 20:04:20 GMT 1, Corblimey - applause print looks great. Is it rude to ask how much it cost for the frame?
ยฃ209 for the framing, as I've posted before you could get a better price I'm sure, but as I live in the South West it's a long way to major cities so we probably pay a little over the odds, I'm happy with what the framers have done and it's up to conservation standard.
Corblimey - applause print looks great. Is it rude to ask how much it cost for the frame? ยฃ209 for the framing, as I've posted before you could get a better price I'm sure, but as I live in the South West it's a long way to major cities so we probably pay a little over the odds, I'm happy with what the framers have done and it's up to conservation standard. |
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by funkrye on Dec 3, 2006 20:14:52 GMT 1, I got quoted ยฃ120 or ยฃ180 with UV glass. But when the time comes to getting it framed i will be taking a pic of how you got yours frames to point them in the way i want it to look. It looks great. good job corblimey.
I got quoted ยฃ120 or ยฃ180 with UV glass. But when the time comes to getting it framed i will be taking a pic of how you got yours frames to point them in the way i want it to look. It looks great. good job corblimey.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by corblimeylimey on Dec 3, 2006 20:35:22 GMT 1, I took my framers advice, I suggest you ask what your framer thinks, they may even have a better idea.
I took my framers advice, I suggest you ask what your framer thinks, they may even have a better idea.
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scud80
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by scud80 on Dec 4, 2006 3:19:43 GMT 1, just picked up my grannies today. it's sort of hard to make out in the pic, but the frame isn't flat and there's some detailing around the inner edge which looks pretty nice. it's not up on the wall yet as i haven't figured out where to put it (it will likely require some rearranging ).
just picked up my grannies today. it's sort of hard to make out in the pic, but the frame isn't flat and there's some detailing around the inner edge which looks pretty nice. it's not up on the wall yet as i haven't figured out where to put it (it will likely require some rearranging ). |
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lesroy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by lesroy on Dec 4, 2006 9:23:41 GMT 1, Very nice Scud! Thats a lovely frame indeed, I can see the detailing you mentioned, nice chunky frame mate! Love the harsh contrast of the soft pink and the black
Very nice Scud! Thats a lovely frame indeed, I can see the detailing you mentioned, nice chunky frame mate! Love the harsh contrast of the soft pink and the black
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by corblimeylimey on Dec 4, 2006 10:13:53 GMT 1, Very nice, that black really does work.
Very nice, that black really does work.
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Curley
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Curley on Dec 4, 2006 13:50:18 GMT 1, Some nice frames appearing here, lots of new ideas. This is still my favourite thread by far.
Come on guys stop hiding those pics....Get yer Banksys out!!!!
Some nice frames appearing here, lots of new ideas. This is still my favourite thread by far.
Come on guys stop hiding those pics....Get yer Banksys out!!!!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by corblimeylimey on Dec 4, 2006 19:50:13 GMT 1, Cool, very smart. Nice collection.
Cool, very smart. Nice collection.
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Haven't gone through with it yet... still contemplating my finances.
The lovable rouge hey 
cor blimey! corblimeylimey 
that looks brilliant! ;D 
