HRE
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by HRE on Aug 25, 2014 15:11:12 GMT 1, Really like the Todd James prints have been eyeing them up for a while. One thing that I personally think would have been better would have been to have deckled edges with the image colour bleeding to the edge. I think the printers missed the trick there.
Really like the Todd James prints have been eyeing them up for a while. One thing that I personally think would have been better would have been to have deckled edges with the image colour bleeding to the edge. I think the printers missed the trick there.
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mad_eclectic
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mad_eclectic on Aug 25, 2014 15:20:57 GMT 1, Really like the Todd James prints have been eyeing them up for a while. One thing that I personally think would have been better would have been to have deckled edges with the image colour bleeding to the edge. I think the printers missed the trick there. I agree with you, but I guess they have just replicated the work he has done on paper, and they are usually mounted on a white background if I remember. Would also have preferred the colours all the way out etc..
Really like the Todd James prints have been eyeing them up for a while. One thing that I personally think would have been better would have been to have deckled edges with the image colour bleeding to the edge. I think the printers missed the trick there. I agree with you, but I guess they have just replicated the work he has done on paper, and they are usually mounted on a white background if I remember. Would also have preferred the colours all the way out etc..
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Someones Brain on Aug 25, 2014 16:06:35 GMT 1, Then below is a couple for Faile: I particularly like seeing the Pearl Jam Faile print on a wall. Thanks for sharing. I still need to frame mine.
Then below is a couple for Faile: I particularly like seeing the Pearl Jam Faile print on a wall. Thanks for sharing. I still need to frame mine.
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johnnyh
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by johnnyh on Aug 25, 2014 16:23:36 GMT 1, To me, if it isn't worth custom framing, it isn't worth hanging. If you bought it surely it's worth hanging!!
I think a lot of the custom framing I see on here is crap and often over elaborate and a complete waste of money.
Nothing wrong with with simple and plain framing as it lets the piece speak for itself.
also why I never frame originals although have a few that came framed
people far better investing in art than framing and glass etc
To me, if it isn't worth custom framing, it isn't worth hanging. If you bought it surely it's worth hanging!! I think a lot of the custom framing I see on here is crap and often over elaborate and a complete waste of money. Nothing wrong with with simple and plain framing as it lets the piece speak for itself. also why I never frame originals although have a few that came framed people far better investing in art than framing and glass etc
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bjornca
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October 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by bjornca on Aug 25, 2014 17:22:33 GMT 1, Another Dave White Is that the diamond dust edition print from the show at Gusford?
Edit: Think you already answered above (should have read the complete thread), but would be curious to get a more detailed shot of the background if it does include the diamond dust.
Another Dave White Is that the diamond dust edition print from the show at Gusford? Edit: Think you already answered above (should have read the complete thread), but would be curious to get a more detailed shot of the background if it does include the diamond dust.
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commissioner
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May 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by commissioner on Aug 25, 2014 17:34:27 GMT 1, The diamond dust print is truly stunning ! up close it's very bling bling
The diamond dust print is truly stunning ! up close it's very bling bling
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 18:43:16 GMT 1, I am really chuffed with this. Massive thanks to Nosnereb in NYC for helping out. Top bloke - can't thank him enough. If you're thinking about going for this on Thursday I'd recommend it - very special in the flesh. Great print job GP!
I am really chuffed with this. Massive thanks to Nosnereb in NYC for helping out. Top bloke - can't thank him enough. If you're thinking about going for this on Thursday I'd recommend it - very special in the flesh. Great print job GP!
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pcant
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by pcant on Aug 25, 2014 18:46:06 GMT 1, Picked this Adam Caldwell up from 1xrun, just dropped it at the framer.
Picked this Adam Caldwell up from 1xrun, just dropped it at the framer.
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johnnyh
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by johnnyh on Aug 25, 2014 18:46:45 GMT 1, Nice piece Ekap. Congrats
Nice piece Ekap. Congrats
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WOOF
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Aug 25, 2014 18:52:42 GMT 1, I am really chuffed with this. Massive thanks to Nosnereb in NYC for helping out. Top bloke - can't thank him enough. If you're thinking about going for this on Thursday I'd recommend it - very special in the flesh. Great print job GP! Glad it got there safe and sound - looks awesome.
I am really chuffed with this. Massive thanks to Nosnereb in NYC for helping out. Top bloke - can't thank him enough. If you're thinking about going for this on Thursday I'd recommend it - very special in the flesh. Great print job GP! Glad it got there safe and sound - looks awesome.
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alittle
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November 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by alittle on Aug 25, 2014 19:23:41 GMT 1, To me, if it isn't worth custom framing, it isn't worth hanging. If you bought it surely it's worth hanging!! I think a lot of the custom framing I see on here is crap and often over elaborate and a complete waste of money. Nothing wrong with with simple and plain framing as it lets the piece speak for itself. also why I never frame originals although have a few that came framed people far better investing in art than framing and glass etc There have been times when I think a given pieces looks worse in person than it did in a photograph, or I simply change my mind about a given image after mulling it over. These days, most releases are gone in 30 seconds or less, so it seems the best strategy is sometimes "buy first, think later". The test to myself later is always "do I want to pay to frame this properly?". If not, I sell. If yes, then I take it in to the framer.
I agree that a lot of custom framing is terrible. People try to do too much, and I think it takes away from the artwork. However, if someone is spending money to enjoy their artwork to the fullest, I can't fault them for that even if it is not to my tastes. While I custom frame everything I own, I use basically the same specs on every piece, with only slight variation. The result is "simple and plain" as you've stated and lets the artwork speak for itself. Living in a tiny space, this is critical to me, as it gives the collection a sense of cohesion that you would not otherwise get with a mishmash of frames on the wall. I put museum glass on everything so that I can enjoy my artwork with minimal reflection. To me, this is worth every penny.
If one wants to treat art as an investment, they should never frame anything.
To me, if it isn't worth custom framing, it isn't worth hanging. If you bought it surely it's worth hanging!! I think a lot of the custom framing I see on here is crap and often over elaborate and a complete waste of money. Nothing wrong with with simple and plain framing as it lets the piece speak for itself. also why I never frame originals although have a few that came framed people far better investing in art than framing and glass etc There have been times when I think a given pieces looks worse in person than it did in a photograph, or I simply change my mind about a given image after mulling it over. These days, most releases are gone in 30 seconds or less, so it seems the best strategy is sometimes "buy first, think later". The test to myself later is always "do I want to pay to frame this properly?". If not, I sell. If yes, then I take it in to the framer. I agree that a lot of custom framing is terrible. People try to do too much, and I think it takes away from the artwork. However, if someone is spending money to enjoy their artwork to the fullest, I can't fault them for that even if it is not to my tastes. While I custom frame everything I own, I use basically the same specs on every piece, with only slight variation. The result is "simple and plain" as you've stated and lets the artwork speak for itself. Living in a tiny space, this is critical to me, as it gives the collection a sense of cohesion that you would not otherwise get with a mishmash of frames on the wall. I put museum glass on everything so that I can enjoy my artwork with minimal reflection. To me, this is worth every penny. If one wants to treat art as an investment, they should never frame anything.
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johnnyh
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by johnnyh on Aug 25, 2014 19:54:06 GMT 1, If you bought it surely it's worth hanging!! I think a lot of the custom framing I see on here is crap and often over elaborate and a complete waste of money. Nothing wrong with with simple and plain framing as it lets the piece speak for itself. also why I never frame originals although have a few that came framed people far better investing in art than framing and glass etc There have been times when I think a given pieces looks worse in person than it did in a photograph, or I simply change my mind about a given image after mulling it over. These days, most releases are gone in 30 seconds or less, so it seems the best strategy is sometimes "buy first, think later". The test to myself later is always "do I want to pay to frame this properly?". If not, I sell. If yes, then I take it in to the framer. I agree that a lot of custom framing is terrible. People try to do too much, and I think it takes away from the artwork. However, if someone is spending money to enjoy their artwork to the fullest, I can't fault them for that even if it is not to my tastes. While I custom frame everything I own, I use basically the same specs on every piece, with only slight variation. The result is "simple and plain" as you've stated and lets the artwork speak for itself. Living in a tiny space, this is critical to me, as it gives the collection a sense of cohesion that you would not otherwise get with a mishmash of frames on the wall. I put museum glass on everything so that I can enjoy my artwork with minimal reflection. To me, this is worth every penny. If one wants to treat art as an investment, they should never frame anything. Think my point refers to the fact that I and others found your post quite derogatory looking down at an others framing based on cost. my referral to investing in art refers not to buying as an investment but more to the fact that your better buying a better piece of art than spending it on a frame and museum glass etc Eg you can look at originals if you can fund that. However not everyone can afford to buy regular pieces of art so it is a chunky investment to buy a piece without paying daft amounts for framing. Hopefully one also does not start their art collection by putting the first things they buy in museum glass etc etc. my post was more a referral to the fact that people should buy what they can afford get it on their walls and enjoy it as I have plenty of big posh frames etc and they don't make the pieces any better greatly in my view.
If you bought it surely it's worth hanging!! I think a lot of the custom framing I see on here is crap and often over elaborate and a complete waste of money. Nothing wrong with with simple and plain framing as it lets the piece speak for itself. also why I never frame originals although have a few that came framed people far better investing in art than framing and glass etc There have been times when I think a given pieces looks worse in person than it did in a photograph, or I simply change my mind about a given image after mulling it over. These days, most releases are gone in 30 seconds or less, so it seems the best strategy is sometimes "buy first, think later". The test to myself later is always "do I want to pay to frame this properly?". If not, I sell. If yes, then I take it in to the framer. I agree that a lot of custom framing is terrible. People try to do too much, and I think it takes away from the artwork. However, if someone is spending money to enjoy their artwork to the fullest, I can't fault them for that even if it is not to my tastes. While I custom frame everything I own, I use basically the same specs on every piece, with only slight variation. The result is "simple and plain" as you've stated and lets the artwork speak for itself. Living in a tiny space, this is critical to me, as it gives the collection a sense of cohesion that you would not otherwise get with a mishmash of frames on the wall. I put museum glass on everything so that I can enjoy my artwork with minimal reflection. To me, this is worth every penny. If one wants to treat art as an investment, they should never frame anything. Think my point refers to the fact that I and others found your post quite derogatory looking down at an others framing based on cost. my referral to investing in art refers not to buying as an investment but more to the fact that your better buying a better piece of art than spending it on a frame and museum glass etc Eg you can look at originals if you can fund that. However not everyone can afford to buy regular pieces of art so it is a chunky investment to buy a piece without paying daft amounts for framing. Hopefully one also does not start their art collection by putting the first things they buy in museum glass etc etc. my post was more a referral to the fact that people should buy what they can afford get it on their walls and enjoy it as I have plenty of big posh frames etc and they don't make the pieces any better greatly in my view.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 22:06:02 GMT 1, I have prints in ikea frames sitting right beside the $5k and $10k canvas paintings, and then I have custom archival framed prints and originals professionally made as well.
Do what you gotta do, who really cares, just love the art you buy.
I wish I had a portfolio or flat file full of awesome prints, I honestly do. Id flip through that thing and smile just as I do the stuff on the wall.
I have prints in ikea frames sitting right beside the $5k and $10k canvas paintings, and then I have custom archival framed prints and originals professionally made as well.
Do what you gotta do, who really cares, just love the art you buy.
I wish I had a portfolio or flat file full of awesome prints, I honestly do. Id flip through that thing and smile just as I do the stuff on the wall.
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alittle
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by alittle on Aug 25, 2014 22:09:28 GMT 1, johnnyh, people can tack that shit to the wall for all I care. I'm not trying to pass judgement on anyone. I was just stating how I manage my own collection. It helps me keep things streamlined.
johnnyh, people can tack that shit to the wall for all I care. I'm not trying to pass judgement on anyone. I was just stating how I manage my own collection. It helps me keep things streamlined.
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johnnyh
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by johnnyh on Aug 25, 2014 22:31:00 GMT 1, johnnyh, people can tack that s**t to the wall for all I care. I'm not trying to pass judgement on anyone. I was just stating how I manage my own collection. It helps me keep things streamlined. Tack that s**t!!!
May be your art might look a little better if you took your head out of your arse...
johnnyh, people can tack that s**t to the wall for all I care. I'm not trying to pass judgement on anyone. I was just stating how I manage my own collection. It helps me keep things streamlined. Tack that s**t!!! May be your art might look a little better if you took your head out of your arse...
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alittle
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by alittle on Aug 25, 2014 22:37:30 GMT 1, What are you going on about?
What are you going on about?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 23:06:04 GMT 1, Picture frame snobbery,
Picture frame snobbery,
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 23:18:20 GMT 1, Picture frame snobbery, Yup, to think people should only buy art if its worthy of custom framing is (maybe not purposely) an insult to anyone who cant afford expensive framing, i stapled a BORF canvass to the wall last week, not exactly custom framing but havent the time to stretch and frame myself but better than it rolled round a tube and tbh honest i might leave it like that, love the rough edges of the canvass!
Picture frame snobbery, Yup, to think people should only buy art if its worthy of custom framing is (maybe not purposely) an insult to anyone who cant afford expensive framing, i stapled a BORF canvass to the wall last week, not exactly custom framing but havent the time to stretch and frame myself but better than it rolled round a tube and tbh honest i might leave it like that, love the rough edges of the canvass!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 23:27:23 GMT 1, I just picked up these super expensive ($25) stencils by Robin Doyle (What have I Done Now).
I actually love the Lennon one
Also, a while back I commissioned Libs Elliott to custom make a quilt for me. She uses processing that was created for her by Joshua Davis to make infinite quilt designs, and then makes some crazy stuff. I wanted all white... check her out: www.libselliott.com/
I just picked up these super expensive ($25) stencils by Robin Doyle (What have I Done Now). I actually love the Lennon one Also, a while back I commissioned Libs Elliott to custom make a quilt for me. She uses processing that was created for her by Joshua Davis to make infinite quilt designs, and then makes some crazy stuff. I wanted all white... check her out: www.libselliott.com/
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sky8888
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sky8888 on Aug 25, 2014 23:36:56 GMT 1, Like that Libs Elliott that you have, and many other things in the link
Like that Libs Elliott that you have, and many other things in the link
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barrington
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by barrington on Aug 26, 2014 0:52:20 GMT 1, Thanks to eBay (sunny trip to Uxbridge), top forum member rdl81 (Canary Wharf handover) and Appreciate Art (meetup at the Angel), I've finally got hold of these babies. Now over to the gf to decide framing...
Thanks to eBay (sunny trip to Uxbridge), top forum member rdl81 (Canary Wharf handover) and Appreciate Art (meetup at the Angel), I've finally got hold of these babies. Now over to the gf to decide framing...
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mad_eclectic
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mad_eclectic on Aug 26, 2014 2:45:00 GMT 1, Another Dave White Is that the diamond dust edition print from the show at Gusford? Edit: Think you already answered above (should have read the complete thread), but would be curious to get a more detailed shot of the background if it does include the diamond dust. Yea, it's the diamond dust print fro Gusford. It is literally packed full of diamond dust, except for the actual shark. I must admit I don't think about it all the time, but suddenly some light hits it, and you see it straight away.
Not so easy to get in a photo though
Another Dave White Is that the diamond dust edition print from the show at Gusford? Edit: Think you already answered above (should have read the complete thread), but would be curious to get a more detailed shot of the background if it does include the diamond dust. Yea, it's the diamond dust print fro Gusford. It is literally packed full of diamond dust, except for the actual shark. I must admit I don't think about it all the time, but suddenly some light hits it, and you see it straight away. Not so easy to get in a photo though
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 2:47:23 GMT 1, White getting his Warhol/Hirst on...
White getting his Warhol/Hirst on...
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DrWhite
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 26, 2014 16:12:26 GMT 1, Picture frame snobbery, Yup, to think people should only buy art if its worthy of custom framing is (maybe not purposely) an insult to anyone who cant afford expensive framing, i stapled a BORF canvass to the wall last week, not exactly custom framing but havent the time to stretch and frame myself but better than it rolled round a tube and tbh honest i might leave it like that, love the rough edges of the canvass!
Haha - I've seen it LOL & it is stapled to the wall - go on post a pic Andy !!
Picture frame snobbery, Yup, to think people should only buy art if its worthy of custom framing is (maybe not purposely) an insult to anyone who cant afford expensive framing, i stapled a BORF canvass to the wall last week, not exactly custom framing but havent the time to stretch and frame myself but better than it rolled round a tube and tbh honest i might leave it like that, love the rough edges of the canvass! Haha - I've seen it LOL & it is stapled to the wall - go on post a pic Andy !!
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DrWhite
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 26, 2014 16:16:53 GMT 1, I am really chuffed with this. Massive thanks to Nosnereb in NYC for helping out. Top bloke - can't thank him enough. If you're thinking about going for this on Thursday I'd recommend it - very special in the flesh. Great print job GP!
I really like this @ekap, worth the effort !!
I am really chuffed with this. Massive thanks to Nosnereb in NYC for helping out. Top bloke - can't thank him enough. If you're thinking about going for this on Thursday I'd recommend it - very special in the flesh. Great print job GP! I really like this @ekap, worth the effort !!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 16:52:05 GMT 1, Yup, to think people should only buy art if its worthy of custom framing is (maybe not purposely) an insult to anyone who cant afford expensive framing, i stapled a BORF canvass to the wall last week, not exactly custom framing but havent the time to stretch and frame myself but better than it rolled round a tube and tbh honest i might leave it like that, love the rough edges of the canvass! Haha - I've seen it LOL & it is stapled to the wall - go on post a pic Andy !! I will someday
Yup, to think people should only buy art if its worthy of custom framing is (maybe not purposely) an insult to anyone who cant afford expensive framing, i stapled a BORF canvass to the wall last week, not exactly custom framing but havent the time to stretch and frame myself but better than it rolled round a tube and tbh honest i might leave it like that, love the rough edges of the canvass! Haha - I've seen it LOL & it is stapled to the wall - go on post a pic Andy !! I will someday
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 17:32:49 GMT 1, I will someday Yeah come on lets see the Borf loveliness! Oi @andy3636 - get your Borf out for the lads
I will someday Yeah come on lets see the Borf loveliness! Oi @andy3636 - get your Borf out for the lads
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DrWhite
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 26, 2014 17:34:45 GMT 1, @andy3636 - majority rules Andy, post a pic !!
@andy3636 - majority rules Andy, post a pic !!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 17:38:11 GMT 1, Haha - I've seen it LOL & it is stapled to the wall - go on post a pic Andy !! I will someday Pretty please :-)
Haha - I've seen it LOL & it is stapled to the wall - go on post a pic Andy !! I will someday Pretty please :-)
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 26, 2014 18:57:16 GMT 1, I dont want to seem ignorant by not answering, i will post a pic someday but cant for now, sorry fellas
I dont want to seem ignorant by not answering, i will post a pic someday but cant for now, sorry fellas
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