thesewalls
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by thesewalls on Nov 27, 2014 2:45:02 GMT 1, Hahaha love this place...it's provocative...
lol I've never 'played it safe'
Hahaha love this place...it's provocative...
lol I've never 'played it safe'
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berlin20
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April 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by berlin20 on Nov 27, 2014 11:54:33 GMT 1, Added this Martin Wittfooth 48 x 60 inches on canvas recently, probably no surprise but I love his work and this one is no exception. And hey, rusty cars which means it´s urban art. Another massive canvas, congratulation!
Just receveid the mail that his new book BABEL will ship in the next two weeks.
Added this Martin Wittfooth 48 x 60 inches on canvas recently, probably no surprise but I love his work and this one is no exception. And hey, rusty cars which means it´s urban art. Another massive canvas, congratulation! Just receveid the mail that his new book BABEL will ship in the next two weeks.
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mrblast
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January 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mrblast on Nov 27, 2014 12:07:48 GMT 1, I have been collecting some cardboard art through the past few years. These 3 are displayed in the my kitchen on the side of the snack cupboard. Penguin by forum member (Slimshady), Biggie by forum member (JPS) & Politrix by Mau Mau. Love the Biggie piece. Does JPS have a website?
I have been collecting some cardboard art through the past few years. These 3 are displayed in the my kitchen on the side of the snack cupboard. Penguin by forum member (Slimshady), Biggie by forum member (JPS) & Politrix by Mau Mau. Love the Biggie piece. Does JPS have a website?
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sakyamuni
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sakyamuni on Nov 27, 2014 12:40:38 GMT 1, spectacular canvas origo, congrats
spectacular canvas origo, congrats
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Aza
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Nov 27, 2014 15:35:07 GMT 1,
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trop
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by trop on Nov 27, 2014 17:05:52 GMT 1,
Still waiting for the postie ! Looks great , any ideas on framing ? Cheers trop
Still waiting for the postie ! Looks great , any ideas on framing ? Cheers trop
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Aza
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Nov 27, 2014 17:54:15 GMT 1, There is a thread called Framing Penny, which has some good ideas. Also some good photos in the thread about this release.
There is a thread called Framing Penny, which has some good ideas. Also some good photos in the thread about this release.
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gletak
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March 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by gletak on Nov 27, 2014 22:00:06 GMT 1, Got this canvas, 1x1m , a few days ago straight from MW recent exhibition in London. Super happy :-)
Got this canvas, 1x1m , a few days ago straight from MW recent exhibition in London. Super happy :-)
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jlf
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July 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jlf on Nov 27, 2014 22:19:08 GMT 1, Still waiting for the postie ! Looks great , any ideas on framing ? Cheers trop Just to make you more impatient mines here too, think I'm going to the framer tomorrow, if I get home in time.
They look so cool in the flesh really happy with my first penny
Still waiting for the postie ! Looks great , any ideas on framing ? Cheers trop Just to make you more impatient mines here too, think I'm going to the framer tomorrow, if I get home in time. They look so cool in the flesh really happy with my first penny
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Matt
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Matt on Nov 27, 2014 22:50:37 GMT 1, A bit of Kobron heroin, and some love before bed
A bit of Kobron heroin, and some love before bed
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sgolby
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sgolby on Nov 28, 2014 1:00:34 GMT 1, I have been collecting some cardboard art through the past few years. These 3 are displayed in the my kitchen on the side of the snack cupboard. Penguin by forum member (Slimshady), Biggie by forum member (JPS) & Politrix by Mau Mau. Love that Biggie!!! But then again i am biased! s
I have been collecting some cardboard art through the past few years. These 3 are displayed in the my kitchen on the side of the snack cupboard. Penguin by forum member (Slimshady), Biggie by forum member (JPS) & Politrix by Mau Mau. Love that Biggie!!! But then again i am biased! s
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Nov 28, 2014 3:20:35 GMT 1, Arrived today, quick trial on the wall before she pays a visit to Mister frameman thursday. Not every ones favorite Banksy, but one of mine and shes signed as well so very happy
What effect did poison have on the mental development of the baby Jesus?
Could it have left him impaired, prone to hallucinations and psychotic delusions in later life?
Was Mary trying to kill her child, or did she suffer from Münchausen syndrome by proxy?
Arrived today, quick trial on the wall before she pays a visit to Mister frameman thursday. Not every ones favorite Banksy, but one of mine and shes signed as well so very happy What effect did poison have on the mental development of the baby Jesus? Could it have left him impaired, prone to hallucinations and psychotic delusions in later life? Was Mary trying to kill her child, or did she suffer from Münchausen syndrome by proxy?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 3:53:52 GMT 1, Arrived today, quick trial on the wall before she pays a visit to Mister frameman thursday. Not every ones favorite Banksy, but one of mine and shes signed as well so very happy What effect did poison have on the mental development of the baby Jesus? Could it have left him impaired, prone to hallucinations and psychotic delusions in later life? Was Mary trying to kill her child, or did she suffer from Münchausen syndrome by proxy?
TM has always been an allegory of the effect of religion on the innocent masses to me
Arrived today, quick trial on the wall before she pays a visit to Mister frameman thursday. Not every ones favorite Banksy, but one of mine and shes signed as well so very happy What effect did poison have on the mental development of the baby Jesus? Could it have left him impaired, prone to hallucinations and psychotic delusions in later life? Was Mary trying to kill her child, or did she suffer from Münchausen syndrome by proxy? TM has always been an allegory of the effect of religion on the innocent masses to me
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LAZAKY
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by LAZAKY on Nov 28, 2014 10:24:58 GMT 1, Really cool framing! Where have you get that frame? I got a few bank note to frame!
Really cool framing! Where have you get that frame? I got a few bank note to frame!
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ABC
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August 2006
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ABC on Nov 28, 2014 10:48:48 GMT 1, This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . ..
This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . ..
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 10:57:59 GMT 1, This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. I like this, very Lucio Fontana. I recently went to a contemporary art auction at Sotheby's where some of Fontana's works were sold. They are stunning in the flesh.
trendland.com/lucio-fontanas-art/
This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. I like this, very Lucio Fontana. I recently went to a contemporary art auction at Sotheby's where some of Fontana's works were sold. They are stunning in the flesh. trendland.com/lucio-fontanas-art/
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met
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Nov 28, 2014 11:28:39 GMT 1, What effect did poison have on the mental development of the baby Jesus? Could it have left him impaired, prone to hallucinations and psychotic delusions in later life? Was Mary trying to kill her child, or did she suffer from Münchausen syndrome by proxy? TM has always been an allegory of the effect of religion on the innocent masses to me Likewise, to me as well.
I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner.
To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years — although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal.
By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy".
That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Münchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge.
What effect did poison have on the mental development of the baby Jesus? Could it have left him impaired, prone to hallucinations and psychotic delusions in later life? Was Mary trying to kill her child, or did she suffer from Münchausen syndrome by proxy? TM has always been an allegory of the effect of religion on the innocent masses to me Likewise, to me as well. I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner. To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years — although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal. By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy". That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Münchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge.
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kunstrasen
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kunstrasen on Nov 28, 2014 12:20:13 GMT 1, This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. Very glad you're happy with it and super happy to see it up on the wall!
This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. Very glad you're happy with it and super happy to see it up on the wall!
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kunstrasen
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kunstrasen on Nov 28, 2014 12:21:30 GMT 1, This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. I like this, very Lucio Fontana. I recently went to a contemporary art auction at Sotheby's where some of Fontana's works were sold. They are stunning in the flesh. trendland.com/lucio-fontanas-art/ Absolutely love Lucio's work and actually having another go at his artwork at the moment...
This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. I like this, very Lucio Fontana. I recently went to a contemporary art auction at Sotheby's where some of Fontana's works were sold. They are stunning in the flesh. trendland.com/lucio-fontanas-art/Absolutely love Lucio's work and actually having another go at his artwork at the moment...
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 12:24:02 GMT 1, I like this, very Lucio Fontana. I recently went to a contemporary art auction at Sotheby's where some of Fontana's works were sold. They are stunning in the flesh. trendland.com/lucio-fontanas-art/Absolutely love Lucio's work and actually having another go at his artwork at the moment... Great, look forward to seeing the results. His work is stunning, at first looks so simplistic but amazing when you spend any time in front of his canvases contemplating.
I like this, very Lucio Fontana. I recently went to a contemporary art auction at Sotheby's where some of Fontana's works were sold. They are stunning in the flesh. trendland.com/lucio-fontanas-art/Absolutely love Lucio's work and actually having another go at his artwork at the moment... Great, look forward to seeing the results. His work is stunning, at first looks so simplistic but amazing when you spend any time in front of his canvases contemplating.
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Lebron23
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August 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Lebron23 on Nov 28, 2014 13:19:06 GMT 1,
Looks real nice in person!
Looks real nice in person!
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Aza
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Nov 28, 2014 14:27:57 GMT 1, Really cool framing! Where have you get that frame? I got a few bank note to frame!
This is how it arrived, not had it framed yet
Really cool framing! Where have you get that frame? I got a few bank note to frame! This is how it arrived, not had it framed yet
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karibo
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August 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by karibo on Nov 28, 2014 16:13:28 GMT 1, This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. Very glad you're happy with it and super happy to see it up on the wall! The colour works and love the extra slashes in the canvas. I'm chuffed for you.
This wasn't a buy, which makes it even more special. Super colour and love it.. thanks kunstrasen for the suprise . .. Very glad you're happy with it and super happy to see it up on the wall! The colour works and love the extra slashes in the canvas. I'm chuffed for you.
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sommguy
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April 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sommguy on Nov 28, 2014 21:53:08 GMT 1, TM has always been an allegory of the effect of religion on the innocent masses to me Likewise, to me as well. I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner. To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years — although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal. By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy". That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Münchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge. I see that image as having a different message. its one of my favorites. I see it as a statement against the pharmaceutical industries and parents needing to dope their kids. doping them to be more "normal". i once saw a quote from Banksy saying let the kids be kids....
TM has always been an allegory of the effect of religion on the innocent masses to me Likewise, to me as well. I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner. To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years — although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal. By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy". That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Münchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge. I see that image as having a different message. its one of my favorites. I see it as a statement against the pharmaceutical industries and parents needing to dope their kids. doping them to be more "normal". i once saw a quote from Banksy saying let the kids be kids....
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 22:33:38 GMT 1, Likewise, to me as well. I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner. To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years — although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal. By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy". That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Münchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge. I see that image as having a different message. its one of my favorites. I see it as a statement against the pharmaceutical industries and parents needing to dope their kids. doping them to be more "normal". i once saw a quote from Banksy saying let the kids be kids.... Thats an interesting point, my wife and i have opted against the various injections advised for our children and it wasnt an easy decision, thats what apparently most are doing so theres the added pressure of if you dont do it and something happens you are to blame and you are made feel (in my experience) to be an outsider/bad parent, but we are strong believers in natures medicine (obviously every parent chooses what they feel is right so no judgement whatsoever), putting the right foods into your childs body. We rolled around in s**t and dirt and we're just fine, pharmaceuticals is big business but im not a preacher so ill stop there.
Likewise, to me as well. I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner. To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years — although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal. By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy". That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Münchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge. I see that image as having a different message. its one of my favorites. I see it as a statement against the pharmaceutical industries and parents needing to dope their kids. doping them to be more "normal". i once saw a quote from Banksy saying let the kids be kids.... Thats an interesting point, my wife and i have opted against the various injections advised for our children and it wasnt an easy decision, thats what apparently most are doing so theres the added pressure of if you dont do it and something happens you are to blame and you are made feel (in my experience) to be an outsider/bad parent, but we are strong believers in natures medicine (obviously every parent chooses what they feel is right so no judgement whatsoever), putting the right foods into your childs body. We rolled around in s**t and dirt and we're just fine, pharmaceuticals is big business but im not a preacher so ill stop there.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 22:33:54 GMT 1, Doubled down
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sommguy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sommguy on Nov 28, 2014 22:54:24 GMT 1, Double Like
Double Like
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Nov 28, 2014 23:00:01 GMT 1,
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 23:23:23 GMT 1, Great pick up coach i love that!!
Great pick up coach i love that!!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 28, 2014 23:43:05 GMT 1, What's the story on this? I love the term "future relic". Great find!
What's the story on this? I love the term "future relic". Great find!
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