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not for sale?, by Sliding on the Walls on Mar 26, 2008 12:24:44 GMT 1, Forgive my utter n00bness, but why was 'W' missed out on Elton? Is it just so that every letter fits nicely in a square shape, or is it a deliberate attempt to abolish the letter 'W' from the alphabet for future generations who will grow up with this art work on mummy and daddies walls?
Forgive my utter n00bness, but why was 'W' missed out on Elton? Is it just so that every letter fits nicely in a square shape, or is it a deliberate attempt to abolish the letter 'W' from the alphabet for future generations who will grow up with this art work on mummy and daddies walls?
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mcster
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not for sale?, by mcster on Mar 26, 2008 12:27:48 GMT 1, I wondered that, it seems Ben does that on a lot of his work. Maybe he had a bad exeperience with a 'W' when he was younger and he's been put off them for life?
I wondered that, it seems Ben does that on a lot of his work. Maybe he had a bad exeperience with a 'W' when he was younger and he's been put off them for life?
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Andy'77
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not for sale?, by Andy'77 on Mar 26, 2008 12:30:37 GMT 1, I remember there being a thread here a while ago where someone suggested that W was the last letter to be added to the roman alphabet sometime in the middle ages (backed up by wikipedia) but I reckon it's merely down to composition. I attempted to restore balance by adding this:
I remember there being a thread here a while ago where someone suggested that W was the last letter to be added to the roman alphabet sometime in the middle ages (backed up by wikipedia) but I reckon it's merely down to composition. I attempted to restore balance by adding this:
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spirit
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not for sale?, by spirit on Mar 26, 2008 12:34:19 GMT 1, I don't think I would ever part with my Stop & Search or signed Albino Invader.
I don't think I would ever part with my Stop & Search or signed Albino Invader.
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njr911
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not for sale?, by njr911 on Mar 26, 2008 12:37:40 GMT 1, City Girl...though I have a spare just in case
City Girl...though I have a spare just in case
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not for sale?, by jh153 on Mar 26, 2008 12:37:41 GMT 1, at least Andy77 knows his alphabet.
at least Andy77 knows his alphabet.
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seidbereit
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not for sale?, by seidbereit on Mar 26, 2008 12:40:22 GMT 1, I assumed it was because the W was too wide to fit properly into the grid... I like Andy'77s answer better though.
I assumed it was because the W was too wide to fit properly into the grid... I like Andy'77s answer better though.
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not for sale?, by jh153 on Mar 26, 2008 12:46:36 GMT 1, Eine and his letters really too good to sell. As Tony the tiger says "There Grrrreat !"
Eine and his letters really too good to sell. As Tony the tiger says "There Grrrreat !"
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Andy'77
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not for sale?, by Andy'77 on Mar 26, 2008 12:49:10 GMT 1, I didn't find that out on the original thread but happy to take the credit.
To quote wikipedia: "It was not until the Middle Ages that the letter W (originally a ligature of V and V) was added to the Latin alphabet, to represent sounds from the Germanic languages which did not exist in medieval Latin"
But yeah W would be the widest letter so is perhaps easiest to take out. Perhaps the above quote legitimises the action further not that it needs legitimising.
I didn't find that out on the original thread but happy to take the credit.
To quote wikipedia: "It was not until the Middle Ages that the letter W (originally a ligature of V and V) was added to the Latin alphabet, to represent sounds from the Germanic languages which did not exist in medieval Latin"
But yeah W would be the widest letter so is perhaps easiest to take out. Perhaps the above quote legitimises the action further not that it needs legitimising.
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goffy
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not for sale?, by goffy on Mar 26, 2008 12:55:26 GMT 1, I have a Nick Walker original that I have strict instructions not to sell, and I never would. It is even dedicated to me on the back to make sure!
I have a Nick Walker original that I have strict instructions not to sell, and I never would. It is even dedicated to me on the back to make sure!
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robart
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not for sale?, by robart on Mar 26, 2008 13:12:21 GMT 1, SEEN- original subway map I bought from seens agent one of my best looking paintings
SEEN- original subway map I bought from seens agent one of my best looking paintings
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not for sale?, by jh153 on Mar 26, 2008 13:17:05 GMT 1, Static -Chinock Chandelier on yelllow background. Invader -Alex signed Walker- Vandal to name a few.
Static -Chinock Chandelier on yelllow background. Invader -Alex signed Walker- Vandal to name a few.
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shower
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not for sale?, by shower on Mar 26, 2008 13:22:05 GMT 1, jef aerosol - dondi white commission nick walker - bristol tma
jef aerosol - dondi white commission nick walker - bristol tma
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Wiseblood
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not for sale?, by Wiseblood on Mar 26, 2008 13:28:29 GMT 1, That Monster canvas is amazing Wiseblood A keeper for sure mate.
Its huge, just over 200cm long, was a design for a quicksilver snowboard, which im also trying to find.
As for the letter W, i asked ben in person about it, he said about it being the last letter to be added, how removing it makes M in the centre of the alphabet, which is the largest of the letters so therfor better off asthetically in the centre, W is just an upside down M, and it makes it fit in a nice square. i think that was all the reasons.
That Monster canvas is amazing Wiseblood A keeper for sure mate. Its huge, just over 200cm long, was a design for a quicksilver snowboard, which im also trying to find. As for the letter W, i asked ben in person about it, he said about it being the last letter to be added, how removing it makes M in the centre of the alphabet, which is the largest of the letters so therfor better off asthetically in the centre, W is just an upside down M, and it makes it fit in a nice square. i think that was all the reasons.
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not for sale?, by dogant on Mar 26, 2008 14:35:02 GMT 1, Please can you also post detailed pictures of your dream purchases.
I will then start to make offers!
Please can you also post detailed pictures of your dream purchases.
I will then start to make offers!
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maadbeats
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not for sale?, by maadbeats on Mar 26, 2008 14:42:42 GMT 1, City Girl...though I have a spare just in case
You got 2. let her fly
City Girl...though I have a spare just in case You got 2. let her fly
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Eton Groover
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not for sale?, by Eton Groover on Mar 26, 2008 14:45:41 GMT 1, Maybe he is French. They do not have any words with W in them...... except le weekend, which is not really a french word.
Go on then - prove me wrong
Maybe he is French. They do not have any words with W in them...... except le weekend, which is not really a french word.
Go on then - prove me wrong
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Andy'77
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not for sale?, by Andy'77 on Mar 26, 2008 14:51:09 GMT 1, La webcam ;D
Not sure that counts though really.
La webcam ;D
Not sure that counts though really.
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scavos
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not for sale?, by scavos on Mar 26, 2008 14:56:11 GMT 1, This is a hard one. My Eine 'Love' 1/3 AP on paper. Two Cherri Wood canvases. Choe's City Girl (150) took me a year to get at the right price!
This is a hard one. My Eine 'Love' 1/3 AP on paper. Two Cherri Wood canvases. Choe's City Girl (150) took me a year to get at the right price!
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Winter
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not for sale?, by Winter on Mar 26, 2008 15:49:24 GMT 1, Julian Opie 'Elena'
Julian Opie 'Elena'
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not for sale?, by woodsman on Mar 26, 2008 15:56:45 GMT 1, thats just showing off.......
thats just showing off.......
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not for sale?, by cashman on Mar 26, 2008 16:05:24 GMT 1, thats just showing off....... *chastises self* ;D
I very rarely get art envy, but thats a beauty bro. Is that from TLSG ?
thats just showing off....... *chastises self* ;D I very rarely get art envy, but thats a beauty bro. Is that from TLSG ?
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Prescription Art
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not for sale?, by Prescription Art on Mar 26, 2008 16:08:13 GMT 1, looks like one of the panels from Cargo (Evolving Styles)
looks like one of the panels from Cargo (Evolving Styles)
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Macdeee
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not for sale?, by Macdeee on Mar 26, 2008 16:11:35 GMT 1, My signed Gangsta rat (Bought by my sister as an xmas present)
Or my D*face 7ft original on wood (Bought on ebay for ยฃ50 back in the day when only 1 listing would come up when you typed in dface.)
My signed Gangsta rat (Bought by my sister as an xmas present)
Or my D*face 7ft original on wood (Bought on ebay for ยฃ50 back in the day when only 1 listing would come up when you typed in dface.)
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Prescription Art
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not for sale?, by Prescription Art on Mar 26, 2008 16:15:20 GMT 1, thanks cashman. it's not from TLSG no - the week before the TLSG show they did a charity painting auction at Cargo, Evolving Styles, with Flying Fortress and Mr Jago. Each artist did 6 canvases that were blind-bid on. I was supremely lucky to outbid (at least) one forum member on here to get it...it's still not framed as I've no idea how to give it the respect it deserves.
They went for bargain prices... you did well! Was gutted that I couldn't afford to bid on anything :-(
thanks cashman. it's not from TLSG no - the week before the TLSG show they did a charity painting auction at Cargo, Evolving Styles, with Flying Fortress and Mr Jago. Each artist did 6 canvases that were blind-bid on. I was supremely lucky to outbid (at least) one forum member on here to get it...it's still not framed as I've no idea how to give it the respect it deserves. They went for bargain prices... you did well! Was gutted that I couldn't afford to bid on anything :-(
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Macdeee
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not for sale?, by Macdeee on Mar 26, 2008 16:17:48 GMT 1, Or my D*face 7ft original on wood (Bought on ebay for ยฃ50 back in the day when only 1 listing would come up when you typed in dface.) got a pic macdeee? sounds interesting...
Not that exciting... Just love it.
Or my D*face 7ft original on wood (Bought on ebay for ยฃ50 back in the day when only 1 listing would come up when you typed in dface.) got a pic macdeee? sounds interesting... Not that exciting... Just love it.
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Winter
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not for sale?, by Winter on Mar 26, 2008 16:20:43 GMT 1, Looks like a job for Mr Frameman
Looks like a job for Mr Frameman
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solar77
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not for sale?, by solar77 on Mar 26, 2008 16:39:13 GMT 1, 3-way tie between my massive Anthony Lister canvas, the Ian Francis "Paris" original and my avatar.
3-way tie between my massive Anthony Lister canvas, the Ian Francis "Paris" original and my avatar.
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