Catman 74
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November 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Catman 74 on May 30, 2015 6:59:26 GMT 1, Thank you for the explanation mate..very interesting.
Thank you for the explanation mate..very interesting.
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coller
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April 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by coller on May 30, 2015 7:32:22 GMT 1, I know Rourke's work very well. .waiting to receive a commission from him as well..;-)..but what makes you think SKINT used the photoshop to separate the shades and not cut the stencils himself using his own artistic vision as where those shades should be? ..just out of curiosity.. Well I have a graphic design background and been using photoshop and adobe programs for over 15 years so I just can tell a posterized separation when I see it. Really not hard to tell when you see bands of separated colors like that. As many here could name several "popular" artists who do the same, it is what it is. For those who can tell they are probably similar to me and appreciate when an artist takes the time and has the skill to do it through their eyes and not the computer's program. Yes. I cannot buy anything that has the photoshopped separation.
The funny thing is you can take an extra three minutes in photoshop and make it look handmade; it seems like some artists just won't do that.
I know Rourke's work very well. .waiting to receive a commission from him as well..;-)..but what makes you think SKINT used the photoshop to separate the shades and not cut the stencils himself using his own artistic vision as where those shades should be? ..just out of curiosity.. Well I have a graphic design background and been using photoshop and adobe programs for over 15 years so I just can tell a posterized separation when I see it. Really not hard to tell when you see bands of separated colors like that. As many here could name several "popular" artists who do the same, it is what it is. For those who can tell they are probably similar to me and appreciate when an artist takes the time and has the skill to do it through their eyes and not the computer's program. Yes. I cannot buy anything that has the photoshopped separation. The funny thing is you can take an extra three minutes in photoshop and make it look handmade; it seems like some artists just won't do that.
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Fะฏ
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May 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Fะฏ on May 30, 2015 10:00:24 GMT 1, I know Rourke's work very well. .waiting to receive a commission from him as well..;-)..but what makes you think SKINT used the photoshop to separate the shades and not cut the stencils himself using his own artistic vision as where those shades should be? ..just out of curiosity.. Well I have a graphic design background and been using photoshop and adobe programs for over 15 years so I just can tell a posterized separation when I see it. Really not hard to tell when you see bands of separated colors like that. As many here could name several "popular" artists who do the same, it is what it is. For those who can tell they are probably similar to me and appreciate when an artist takes the time and has the skill to do it through their eyes and not the computer's program. Did this in 2 minutes but per the example below.. you just choose a photo, not that I can imagine an artist using Kate for anything creative, bring it in and choose the levels of separation ( I chose 8 here) and with one click it's done. IMO to just trace the sep lines the computer rendered is...well a bit of a cheat and it shows. When this is used as a guide and the artist then makes their own interpretation of light and color, to me that is really creating something. Again just my own opinion.
I also cringe when i see this style.
I think this crept into recent artworks for a couple of reasons.
1. People who want to produce artwork but dont know how to do it properly - therefore ending up whatson'd.
2. Artists know its Lazy and get away with it as no one knows any different. It is easier and posterizing makes the stencil for youto cut. However in the right application it can work - I prefer it when they have used colours rather than lots of tones of grey though i must say like on the Rourke.
Quite a few visitors here posting there work has this effect and sometimes i think it looks overdone. There is actually more skill in using a one colour stencil with shading rather than layering.
I know Rourke's work very well. .waiting to receive a commission from him as well..;-)..but what makes you think SKINT used the photoshop to separate the shades and not cut the stencils himself using his own artistic vision as where those shades should be? ..just out of curiosity.. Well I have a graphic design background and been using photoshop and adobe programs for over 15 years so I just can tell a posterized separation when I see it. Really not hard to tell when you see bands of separated colors like that. As many here could name several "popular" artists who do the same, it is what it is. For those who can tell they are probably similar to me and appreciate when an artist takes the time and has the skill to do it through their eyes and not the computer's program. Did this in 2 minutes but per the example below.. you just choose a photo, not that I can imagine an artist using Kate for anything creative, bring it in and choose the levels of separation ( I chose 8 here) and with one click it's done. IMO to just trace the sep lines the computer rendered is...well a bit of a cheat and it shows. When this is used as a guide and the artist then makes their own interpretation of light and color, to me that is really creating something. Again just my own opinion. I also cringe when i see this style. I think this crept into recent artworks for a couple of reasons. 1. People who want to produce artwork but dont know how to do it properly - therefore ending up whatson'd. 2. Artists know its Lazy and get away with it as no one knows any different. It is easier and posterizing makes the stencil for youto cut. However in the right application it can work - I prefer it when they have used colours rather than lots of tones of grey though i must say like on the Rourke. Quite a few visitors here posting there work has this effect and sometimes i think it looks overdone. There is actually more skill in using a one colour stencil with shading rather than layering.
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Black Apple Art
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September 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Black Apple Art on May 30, 2015 18:37:16 GMT 1, Well I have a graphic design background and been using photoshop and adobe programs for over 15 years so I just can tell a posterized separation when I see it. Really not hard to tell when you see bands of separated colors like that. As many here could name several "popular" artists who do the same, it is what it is. For those who can tell they are probably similar to me and appreciate when an artist takes the time and has the skill to do it through their eyes and not the computer's program. Did this in 2 minutes but per the example below.. you just choose a photo, not that I can imagine an artist using Kate for anything creative, bring it in and choose the levels of separation ( I chose 8 here) and with one click it's done. IMO to just trace the sep lines the computer rendered is...well a bit of a cheat and it shows. When this is used as a guide and the artist then makes their own interpretation of light and color, to me that is really creating something. Again just my own opinion. I also cringe when i see this style. I think this crept into recent artworks for a couple of reasons. 1. People who want to produce artwork but dont know how to do it properly - therefore ending up whatson'd. 2. Artists know its Lazy and get away with it as no one knows any different. It is easier and posterizing makes the stencil for youto cut. However in the right application it can work - I prefer it when they have used colours rather than lots of tones of grey though i must say like on the Rourke. Quite a few visitors here posting there work has this effect and sometimes i think it looks overdone. There is actually more skill in using a one colour stencil with shading rather than layering. Agree about the skill requiring the most thought and technique with a one color. Another reason I love the work from banksy is he has been excellent at this from the start. When I see his pieces I like to deconstruct the color and negative space he used to create the image desired all the while making it a quick efficient stencil...Let's not forget the whole reason for a stencil in the first place... To paint a quick street piece and not so much to show how many layers and detail you can get on a legal wall with weeks of work. These are basically large hand or laser cut screen prints. The latter can still sometimes be impressive but I still prefer the traditional one colors.
Well I have a graphic design background and been using photoshop and adobe programs for over 15 years so I just can tell a posterized separation when I see it. Really not hard to tell when you see bands of separated colors like that. As many here could name several "popular" artists who do the same, it is what it is. For those who can tell they are probably similar to me and appreciate when an artist takes the time and has the skill to do it through their eyes and not the computer's program. Did this in 2 minutes but per the example below.. you just choose a photo, not that I can imagine an artist using Kate for anything creative, bring it in and choose the levels of separation ( I chose 8 here) and with one click it's done. IMO to just trace the sep lines the computer rendered is...well a bit of a cheat and it shows. When this is used as a guide and the artist then makes their own interpretation of light and color, to me that is really creating something. Again just my own opinion. I also cringe when i see this style. I think this crept into recent artworks for a couple of reasons. 1. People who want to produce artwork but dont know how to do it properly - therefore ending up whatson'd. 2. Artists know its Lazy and get away with it as no one knows any different. It is easier and posterizing makes the stencil for youto cut. However in the right application it can work - I prefer it when they have used colours rather than lots of tones of grey though i must say like on the Rourke. Quite a few visitors here posting there work has this effect and sometimes i think it looks overdone. There is actually more skill in using a one colour stencil with shading rather than layering. Agree about the skill requiring the most thought and technique with a one color. Another reason I love the work from banksy is he has been excellent at this from the start. When I see his pieces I like to deconstruct the color and negative space he used to create the image desired all the while making it a quick efficient stencil...Let's not forget the whole reason for a stencil in the first place... To paint a quick street piece and not so much to show how many layers and detail you can get on a legal wall with weeks of work. These are basically large hand or laser cut screen prints. The latter can still sometimes be impressive but I still prefer the traditional one colors.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Fine Art Connoisseur on May 30, 2015 20:49:11 GMT 1, I want to thank you 11, Parksy,ย Jboy ( made the frame myself lol )ย , and Mason Storm, all winning in competition !!! Great stuff !!... Congrats on all the wins!! I feel as though my luck is turning. Great collection!!! Giveaways are stepping it up a notch here! Me gusta mucho!!
I want to thank you 11, Parksy,ย Jboy ( made the frame myself lol )ย , and Mason Storm, all winning in competition !!! Great stuff !!... Congrats on all the wins!! I feel as though my luck is turning. Great collection!!! Giveaways are stepping it up a notch here! Me gusta mucho!!
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Ruggs
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January 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Ruggs on May 30, 2015 21:06:31 GMT 1, A unique hand finished beauty... Simply sublime!
A unique hand finished beauty... Simply sublime!
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microfluo
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December 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by microfluo on May 31, 2015 11:28:43 GMT 1, After a long wait i finally got this beauty back from the framer. Very happy with the result. Sorry for the bad picture.
After a long wait i finally got this beauty back from the framer. Very happy with the result. Sorry for the bad picture.
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pouke
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December 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by pouke on May 31, 2015 12:32:03 GMT 1, Good afternoon dear Forum members!
After such a long time working on projects and always missing every opening or expo, I finally managed to attend a Fundraising expo right next to me in Breda, the Netherlands.
The event was held in honour of an dutch artist called Bytedust aka Dennis Douven, who tragically died of a kidney disease.
I am over the moon with the purchases made!
Bytedust last colab with Ominous
Robots Will Kill
Snub23
Bob Will Reign
Underwater Pirates
FortRess
Last but my most fav The London Police!!
Hope I got the pics on correct this time...
Good afternoon dear Forum members! After such a long time working on projects and always missing every opening or expo, I finally managed to attend a Fundraising expo right next to me in Breda, the Netherlands. The event was held in honour of an dutch artist called Bytedust aka Dennis Douven, who tragically died of a kidney disease. I am over the moon with the purchases made! Bytedust last colab with Ominous Robots Will Kill Snub23 Bob Will Reign Underwater Pirates FortRess Last but my most fav The London Police!! Hope I got the pics on correct this time...
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Rubys
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July 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Rubys on May 31, 2015 12:37:12 GMT 1, This finally made its way home to Australia after 2 years in NY (A little damaged from the courier, but fixable)
Stoked!
This finally made its way home to Australia after 2 years in NY (A little damaged from the courier, but fixable) Stoked!
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pouke
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December 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by pouke on May 31, 2015 12:43:54 GMT 1, Happy to see it went well :-)
The guys gave me some stickers and cards, so I placed everthing together in one envelope and hope I can make one forum member happy with it.
I will send it to one of the founding members of this site because I'll be leaving to a next project next week.
Wish you all a wicked Sunday!!!
Happy to see it went well :-) The guys gave me some stickers and cards, so I placed everthing together in one envelope and hope I can make one forum member happy with it. I will send it to one of the founding members of this site because I'll be leaving to a next project next week. Wish you all a wicked Sunday!!!
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TM
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by TM on May 31, 2015 19:04:47 GMT 1, Good afternoon dear Forum members! After such a long time working on projects and always missing every opening or expo, I finally managed to attend a Fundraising expo right next to me in Breda, the Netherlands. The event was held in honour of an dutch artist called Bytedust aka Dennis Douven, who tragically died of a kidney disease. I am over the moon with the purchases made! Bytedust last colab with Ominous Robots Will Kill Snub23 Bob Will Reign Underwater Pirates FortRess Last but my most fav The London Police!! Hope I got the pics on correct this time... very nice pictures!!! as a long time fan of bytedust i wish i could have been there too! you bought some awesome stuff and i'm kind of jealous now would love to see more pictures of the event if that is possible!? wearing my bytedust hoodie now to get over the miss R.I.P. Dennis!
Good afternoon dear Forum members! After such a long time working on projects and always missing every opening or expo, I finally managed to attend a Fundraising expo right next to me in Breda, the Netherlands. The event was held in honour of an dutch artist called Bytedust aka Dennis Douven, who tragically died of a kidney disease. I am over the moon with the purchases made! Bytedust last colab with Ominous Robots Will Kill Snub23 Bob Will Reign Underwater Pirates FortRess Last but my most fav The London Police!! Hope I got the pics on correct this time... very nice pictures!!! as a long time fan of bytedust i wish i could have been there too! you bought some awesome stuff and i'm kind of jealous now would love to see more pictures of the event if that is possible!? wearing my bytedust hoodie now to get over the miss R.I.P. Dennis!
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TM
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February 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by TM on May 31, 2015 19:07:54 GMT 1, Happy to see it went well :-) The guys gave me some stickers and cards, so I placed everthing together in one envelope and hope I can make one forum member happy with it. I will send it to one of the founding members of this site because I'll be leaving to a next project next week. Wish you all a wicked Sunday!!! yummy! very nice gesture pouke! would love to get that envelope
Happy to see it went well :-) The guys gave me some stickers and cards, so I placed everthing together in one envelope and hope I can make one forum member happy with it. I will send it to one of the founding members of this site because I'll be leaving to a next project next week. Wish you all a wicked Sunday!!! yummy! very nice gesture pouke! would love to get that envelope
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Jun 1, 2015 0:53:49 GMT 1,
Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project...
Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project...
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Jun 1, 2015 7:23:12 GMT 1, Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project...
This was one of the stand out pieces from that show imo.
Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project... This was one of the stand out pieces from that show imo.
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Jun 1, 2015 15:20:01 GMT 1, Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project... This was one of the stand out pieces from that show imo. Yeah, I saw it and fell in love. Would have taken that dal as well, but couldn't be happier to bring this one home.
Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project... This was one of the stand out pieces from that show imo. Yeah, I saw it and fell in love. Would have taken that dal as well, but couldn't be happier to bring this one home.
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Jun 1, 2015 15:21:10 GMT 1, Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project... This was one of the stand out pieces from that show imo. Yeah, I saw it and fell in love. Would have taken that dal as well, but couldn't be happier to bring this one home.
Pumped to grab this Greg Gandy from Hashimoto's moleskin project... This was one of the stand out pieces from that show imo. Yeah, I saw it and fell in love. Would have taken that dal as well, but couldn't be happier to bring this one home.
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Jun 1, 2015 15:38:36 GMT 1, Picking up my hand finished Blot from the framers today (floated in a white shadowbox, museum acrylic) and dropping this one off for the same look. Can't wait.
Picking up my hand finished Blot from the framers today (floated in a white shadowbox, museum acrylic) and dropping this one off for the same look. Can't wait.
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Iqra'a
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November 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Iqra'a on Jun 1, 2015 16:03:27 GMT 1, I haven't posted here in a while so here are some pieces I got over the last few months. Some were commissioned pieces from local artists I was fortunate enough to meet. (sorry for the poor quality images)
I haven't posted here in a while so here are some pieces I got over the last few months. Some were commissioned pieces from local artists I was fortunate enough to meet. (sorry for the poor quality images)
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isothomic
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May 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by isothomic on Jun 1, 2015 16:38:44 GMT 1, would be keen to see the Pose framed up. I need some ideas for my own
would be keen to see the Pose framed up. I need some ideas for my own
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WOOF
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by WOOF on Jun 1, 2015 16:40:30 GMT 1, would be keen to see the Pose framed up. I need some ideas for my own I'll definitely be sharing some pics when it's ready.
would be keen to see the Pose framed up. I need some ideas for my own I'll definitely be sharing some pics when it's ready.
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trapnel1
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September 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by trapnel1 on Jun 1, 2015 16:59:46 GMT 1, Not new, but moving things round. Never tire of this.....
Not new, but moving things round. Never tire of this.....
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aberdoom
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May 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by aberdoom on Jun 1, 2015 17:01:18 GMT 1, Not a new buy, but newly framed by Dante...
Going up in the wee ones room as she loves Minions!!
Not a new buy, but newly framed by Dante... Going up in the wee ones room as she loves Minions!!
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Harveyn
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July 2007
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Harveyn on Jun 1, 2015 17:01:38 GMT 1, Not new, but moving things round. Never tire of this..... Damn I miss this piece. You need a better photo to show it in all its glory.
Not new, but moving things round. Never tire of this..... Damn I miss this piece. You need a better photo to show it in all its glory.
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Harveyn
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July 2007
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Harveyn on Jun 1, 2015 17:16:21 GMT 1, The Clayton Brothers at their best (162cm x 61cm x 3.8cm). This one hangs on the wall with the legs being an optical illusion.
The Clayton Brothers at their best (162cm x 61cm x 3.8cm). This one hangs on the wall with the legs being an optical illusion.
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.dappy
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December 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by .dappy on Jun 1, 2015 17:22:10 GMT 1, Not a new buy, but newly framed by Dante... Going up in the wee ones room as she loves Minions!! ... I saw Minions tic-tacs being advertised at the w/e ... limited edition ... can't remember where ... but the tic tacs were yellow with different faces drawn on one end
Not a new buy, but newly framed by Dante... Going up in the wee ones room as she loves Minions!! ... I saw Minions tic-tacs being advertised at the w/e ... limited edition ... can't remember where ... but the tic tacs were yellow with different faces drawn on one end
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Morfx
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May 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Morfx on Jun 1, 2015 17:25:53 GMT 1, Not a new buy, but newly framed by Dante... Going up in the wee ones room as she loves Minions!! ... I saw Minions tic-tacs being advertised at the w/e ... limited edition ... can't remember where ... but the tic tacs were yellow with different faces drawn on one end Seen them advertised too.. The missus wants some... and shes nearly 40.... shhh... lol
Not a new buy, but newly framed by Dante... Going up in the wee ones room as she loves Minions!! ... I saw Minions tic-tacs being advertised at the w/e ... limited edition ... can't remember where ... but the tic tacs were yellow with different faces drawn on one end Seen them advertised too.. The missus wants some... and shes nearly 40.... shhh... lol
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dreadnatty
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February 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dreadnatty on Jun 1, 2015 17:49:42 GMT 1, You're on quite a run Harveyn!! Im expecting to see a G.Condo posted soon
You're on quite a run Harveyn!! Im expecting to see a G.Condo posted soon
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docholiday
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August 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by docholiday on Jun 1, 2015 18:10:05 GMT 1, Was lucky enough to find this for about the retail price of just the book. Now I just need to legally change my name...
Was lucky enough to find this for about the retail price of just the book. Now I just need to legally change my name...
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