rkitek
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rkitek on Aug 24, 2014 4:14:26 GMT 1, Little something from Dale's current show at Soze Gallery in LA:
Little something from Dale's current show at Soze Gallery in LA:
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 8:40:44 GMT 1, Closest to the BOTI collab as i'm ever going to get. They look fantastic together ling, the os gem really is a lovely print, great framing choice on both
Closest to the BOTI collab as i'm ever going to get. They look fantastic together ling, the os gem really is a lovely print, great framing choice on both
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 9:01:36 GMT 1, They look fantastic together ling, the os gem really is a lovely print, great framing choice on both Thanks! Sorry for the rinse, all- just realised I've already posted the Os Gem framed earlier on this thread! I remember the post but nice to see it again
They look fantastic together ling, the os gem really is a lovely print, great framing choice on both Thanks! Sorry for the rinse, all- just realised I've already posted the Os Gem framed earlier on this thread! I remember the post but nice to see it again
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Quinnster
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Quinnster on Aug 24, 2014 9:13:46 GMT 1, well this isnt getting framed #confusedinchesandcentimeters
Iv seen large posters like this framed but dry mounting to a backboard and framing without glass to keep the cost down. It would look amazing and it's not got huge value and would get the creases etc out. I was going to do the same to a extra large Think Tank poster iv got but then I ran out of wall space.
well this isnt getting framed #confusedinchesandcentimeters Iv seen large posters like this framed but dry mounting to a backboard and framing without glass to keep the cost down. It would look amazing and it's not got huge value and would get the creases etc out. I was going to do the same to a extra large Think Tank poster iv got but then I ran out of wall space.
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anbesivam1
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by anbesivam1 on Aug 24, 2014 10:06:58 GMT 1, Closest to the BOTI collab as i'm ever going to get. Lovely framing on the Os Gem - can we see a close up on the frame and the floating please? For a print of this size, there appears to be minimal 'wave'. It seems to have been very well flattened prior to framing.
Closest to the BOTI collab as i'm ever going to get. Lovely framing on the Os Gem - can we see a close up on the frame and the floating please? For a print of this size, there appears to be minimal 'wave'. It seems to have been very well flattened prior to framing.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 11:16:04 GMT 1, framed and ready to hang
Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ
framed and ready to hang Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ
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anbesivam1
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by anbesivam1 on Aug 24, 2014 11:41:08 GMT 1, Lovely framing on the Os Gem - can we see a close up on the frame and the floating please? For a print of this size, there appears to be minimal 'wave'. It seems to have been very well flattened prior to framing. Couple of photos back on page 732 of this thread. I actually had it flattened by Graham Bignell before it went to the framers. Thanks just had a look back. The frame is very complimentary - good choice.
Nice idea about getting it professionally flattened prior to floating. Doesn't Gary flatten prints for you anyway? What type of tape did Gary use to float the print?
Logistically how did this work? Did you get Bignell to package it once flattened and then collected by Gary's parents from Bignell's studio?
If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost for this service? I have previously avoided floating large prints due to the excessive waves and edge curling over time.
Cheers @ling
Lovely framing on the Os Gem - can we see a close up on the frame and the floating please? For a print of this size, there appears to be minimal 'wave'. It seems to have been very well flattened prior to framing. Couple of photos back on page 732 of this thread. I actually had it flattened by Graham Bignell before it went to the framers. Thanks just had a look back. The frame is very complimentary - good choice. Nice idea about getting it professionally flattened prior to floating. Doesn't Gary flatten prints for you anyway? What type of tape did Gary use to float the print? Logistically how did this work? Did you get Bignell to package it once flattened and then collected by Gary's parents from Bignell's studio? If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost for this service? I have previously avoided floating large prints due to the excessive waves and edge curling over time. Cheers @ling
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Fะฏ on Aug 24, 2014 11:52:33 GMT 1, framed and ready to hang Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Square peg in a round hole.
framed by ikea?
framed and ready to hang Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Square peg in a round hole. framed by ikea?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 12:02:51 GMT 1, Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Square peg in a round hole. framed by ikea? Lil bit harsh, not everybody has a couple of hundred quid to spend on framing - nice to see stuff getting framed and up on the walls rather than yet more prints spending a dark lonely lives in flat files..
UmBongo
Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Square peg in a round hole. framed by ikea? Lil bit harsh, not everybody has a couple of hundred quid to spend on framing - nice to see stuff getting framed and up on the walls rather than yet more prints spending a dark lonely lives in flat files.. UmBongo
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anbesivam1
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by anbesivam1 on Aug 24, 2014 12:03:25 GMT 1, framed and ready to hang Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing.
framed and ready to hang Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing.
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Fะฏ
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Fะฏ on Aug 24, 2014 12:10:42 GMT 1, Square peg in a round hole. framed by ikea? Lil bit harsh, not everybody has a couple of hundred quid to spend on framing - nice to see stuff getting framed and up on the walls rather than yet more prints spending a dark lonely lives in flat files.. UmBongo You dont indeed, you can get ready made frames that fit your prints.
something which has not happened here.
Square peg in a round hole. framed by ikea? Lil bit harsh, not everybody has a couple of hundred quid to spend on framing - nice to see stuff getting framed and up on the walls rather than yet more prints spending a dark lonely lives in flat files.. UmBongo You dont indeed, you can get ready made frames that fit your prints. something which has not happened here.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 12:35:53 GMT 1, Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing. There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything
and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime
Not sure about the quality of framing on these but both nice piecesโฆ Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing. There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime
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anbesivam1
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by anbesivam1 on Aug 24, 2014 12:54:44 GMT 1, Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing. There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime Cool - Is the invader print sitting on a ledge? how is it 'fixed' in that position?
Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing. There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime Cool - Is the invader print sitting on a ledge? how is it 'fixed' in that position?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 12:57:19 GMT 1, There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime Cool - Is the invader print sitting on a ledge? how is it 'fixed' in that position? one small piece of framer's tape on the glass/print (I asked my regular framer and he showed me how to use a "T")
There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime Cool - Is the invader print sitting on a ledge? how is it 'fixed' in that position? one small piece of framer's tape on the glass/print (I asked my regular framer and he showed me how to use a "T")
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 13:33:41 GMT 1, Iv seen large posters like this framed but dry mounting to a backboard and framing without glass to keep the cost down. or even drawing pins. pic @timms
Iv seen large posters like this framed but dry mounting to a backboard and framing without glass to keep the cost down. or even drawing pins. pic @timms
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 14:10:25 GMT 1, Great page. Congrats to all of you and your great art. Actually I bought some art too but I have no idea how I can post a pic here. Anyone can help? Upload using a free site like imgur. Then copy the image link using the little picture button
Great page. Congrats to all of you and your great art. Actually I bought some art too but I have no idea how I can post a pic here. Anyone can help? Upload using a free site like imgur. Then copy the image link using the little picture button
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Prints Charles
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Prints Charles on Aug 24, 2014 15:08:12 GMT 1, Had this a little while but in light of his show at Soze here is a small watercolour from Dale Marshsall.
Need to get it properly framed but for now this will suffice.
Had this a little while but in light of his show at Soze here is a small watercolour from Dale Marshsall. Need to get it properly framed but for now this will suffice.
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DrWhite
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 24, 2014 17:33:57 GMT 1, Stik page! (excuse the flash)
This looks great tas, was yellow an AP or PP edition ?
Stik page! (excuse the flash) This looks great tas, was yellow an AP or PP edition ?
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Gard
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Gard on Aug 24, 2014 18:11:26 GMT 1, Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing. There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime More artists should make prints to fit into standard Ikea frames. It's pretty stupid to spend the same or more on framing as you paid for the print.
Sorry @federation_of_ideas, but I have to agree with @speebe here. My main concern would be the way the Invader embossed print has been sandwiched between 2 pieces of glazing. There's a spacer in between the glass, so the embossing isn't touching anything and the Eine is just a temporary frame I found at the Salvation Army until I have money to get a custom frame done. it's too large to stick in my portfolio and I didn't want it getting dented in the meantime More artists should make prints to fit into standard Ikea frames. It's pretty stupid to spend the same or more on framing as you paid for the print.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 18:15:20 GMT 1, It's pretty stupid to spend the same or more on framing as you paid for the print. This is me 90% of the time.
It's pretty stupid to spend the same or more on framing as you paid for the print. This is me 90% of the time.
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alittle
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by alittle on Aug 24, 2014 18:21:48 GMT 1, To me, if it isn't worth custom framing, it isn't worth hanging.
To me, if it isn't worth custom framing, it isn't worth hanging.
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Gard
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Gard on Aug 24, 2014 18:25:35 GMT 1, It's pretty stupid to spend the same or more on framing as you paid for the print. This is me 90% of the time. Yeah, I was like that once too. What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing...
It's pretty stupid to spend the same or more on framing as you paid for the print. This is me 90% of the time. Yeah, I was like that once too. What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing...
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tas
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by tas on Aug 24, 2014 18:27:35 GMT 1, Stik page! (excuse the flash) This looks great tas, was yellow an AP or PP edition ? AP
Stik page! (excuse the flash) This looks great tas, was yellow an AP or PP edition ? AP
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WOOF
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Aug 24, 2014 18:29:45 GMT 1, This looks great tas, was yellow an AP or PP edition ? AP I had heard yellow was a gift print for show volunteers - correct? Great color.
This looks great tas, was yellow an AP or PP edition ? AP I had heard yellow was a gift print for show volunteers - correct? Great color.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 18:32:03 GMT 1, This is me 90% of the time. Yeah, I was like that once too. What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing... Yeah that's odd, although there are also plenty of times where the more expensive option isn't justified. Like effing colourways that are 3x as expensive b/c of a smaller edition size. Or if the original and print actually look different.
But yeah, I never get why someone will get the regular run at like 200GBP but won't pay for the handfinished version at 395GBP citing costs, then go spend 100p+ framing.
This is me 90% of the time. Yeah, I was like that once too. What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing... Yeah that's odd, although there are also plenty of times where the more expensive option isn't justified. Like effing colourways that are 3x as expensive b/c of a smaller edition size. Or if the original and print actually look different. But yeah, I never get why someone will get the regular run at like 200GBP but won't pay for the handfinished version at 395GBP citing costs, then go spend 100p+ framing.
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tas
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by tas on Aug 24, 2014 18:40:02 GMT 1, I had heard yellow was a gift print for show volunteers - correct? Great color. Yeah, I bought Wear's on eBay.
I had heard yellow was a gift print for show volunteers - correct? Great color. Yeah, I bought Wear's on eBay.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 18:42:47 GMT 1, This is me 90% of the time. Yeah, I was like that once too.ย What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing...
Please can you explain this to Mrs EKAP
This is me 90% of the time. Yeah, I was like that once too.ย What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing... Please can you explain this to Mrs EKAP
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 24, 2014 18:51:18 GMT 1, Yeah, I was like that once too.ย What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing... Yeah that's odd, although there are also plenty of times where the more expensive option isn't justified. Like effing colourways that are 3x as expensive b/c of a smaller edition size. Or if the original and print actually look different. But yeah, I never get why someone will get the regular run at like 200GBP but won't pay for the handfinished version at 395GBP citing costs, then go spend 100p+ framing.
I nearly always go for the main editions because I prefer them. The excess cost of the specials is disproportionate usually in my view and it's usually the simpler main edition that attracted me in the first place. That said - never say never...
Yeah, I was like that once too.ย What I also love is that a lot of people don't think about the cost of framing, even though they know how much it is. They look at two pieces; one print at 300 and an original for 500 (it's much better). They will often say they can't afford the original and then go on to spend 300 on framing... Yeah that's odd, although there are also plenty of times where the more expensive option isn't justified. Like effing colourways that are 3x as expensive b/c of a smaller edition size. Or if the original and print actually look different. But yeah, I never get why someone will get the regular run at like 200GBP but won't pay for the handfinished version at 395GBP citing costs, then go spend 100p+ framing. I nearly always go for the main editions because I prefer them. The excess cost of the specials is disproportionate usually in my view and it's usually the simpler main edition that attracted me in the first place. That said - never say never...
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Gard
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Gard on Aug 24, 2014 18:55:10 GMT 1, It's a lot of stupid behavior among print collectors. Any more examples?
No problem buying 20-30 prints in one year, frame half of it and pay all together above 10 000. On the other hand: No man, there's no way I could afford buying three originals at 3 000 in one year.
It's a lot of stupid behavior among print collectors. Any more examples?
No problem buying 20-30 prints in one year, frame half of it and pay all together above 10 000. On the other hand: No man, there's no way I could afford buying three originals at 3 000 in one year.
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