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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 4, 2012 23:43:50 GMT 1, Wow, love 46, lovely piece!
Thanks mate, glad you like.
it Sold fast before the paint dryed 
Wow, love 46, lovely piece! Thanks mate, glad you like. it Sold fast before the paint dryed |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by boatyyy on Feb 5, 2012 0:36:55 GMT 1, loving your work rourke - looking forward to more... i loved the lona one from jump - that's why i bought it... (before the give-aways, lolllllllll)
when the banksy nola image was released, could have bought one (i recall them being up on the site for a few days) - but it was so personal - couldn't bring myself to put one on my wall at the time - i love new orleans, badly - but the reminder of hurricane katrina caused so much pain at the time - we tried to get in there and help, but couldn't (good god, it was america - how could that happen!) - the images on tv were so painful had to eventually turn the tv off
anyways - your lona piece has a different softer meaning of that similar nola image for me now... shelter from the rain and all that - i will always remember the sound of the music of the raindrops on the umbrella that sheltered me, when i needed shelter most
the nola piece has taken on greater meaning for me now (just wish i could have helped new orleans more timely, at the time)...
(keeping that lona one, btw, lol - can't wait to see it when it arrives...)
loving your work rourke - looking forward to more... i loved the lona one from jump - that's why i bought it... (before the give-aways, lolllllllll)
when the banksy nola image was released, could have bought one (i recall them being up on the site for a few days) - but it was so personal - couldn't bring myself to put one on my wall at the time - i love new orleans, badly - but the reminder of hurricane katrina caused so much pain at the time - we tried to get in there and help, but couldn't (good god, it was america - how could that happen!) - the images on tv were so painful had to eventually turn the tv off
anyways - your lona piece has a different softer meaning of that similar nola image for me now... shelter from the rain and all that - i will always remember the sound of the music of the raindrops on the umbrella that sheltered me, when i needed shelter most
the nola piece has taken on greater meaning for me now (just wish i could have helped new orleans more timely, at the time)...
(keeping that lona one, btw, lol - can't wait to see it when it arrives...)
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 5, 2012 18:06:53 GMT 1, loving your work rourke - looking forward to more... i loved the lona one from jump - that's why i bought it... (before the give-aways, lolllllllll) when the banksy nola image was released, could have bought one (i recall them being up on the site for a few days) - but it was so personal - couldn't bring myself to put one on my wall at the time - i love new orleans, badly - but the reminder of hurricane katrina caused so much pain at the time - we tried to get in there and help, but couldn't (good god, it was america - how could that happen!) - the images on tv were so painful had to eventually turn the tv off anyways - your lona piece has a different softer meaning of that similar nola image for me now... shelter from the rain and all that - i will always remember the sound of the music of the raindrops on the umbrella that sheltered me, when i needed shelter most the nola piece has taken on greater meaning for me now (just wish i could have helped new orleans more timely, at the time)... (keeping that lona one, btw, lol - can't wait to see it when it arrives...)
Thankyou boatyyy, so much for your kind comments.
In the past, I have held on to alot of my originals, as I didn't like parting with them.
To me then it was more about the Art than the Money.
But this year, I had the goal, of releasing and hopefully selling more original work.
You don't know how re-assuring it is to me, knowing that this piece in particular.
As gone to a very good home and somebody who really appreciates it.
Thank you very much for your purchase, and liking what I do.
loving your work rourke - looking forward to more... i loved the lona one from jump - that's why i bought it... (before the give-aways, lolllllllll) when the banksy nola image was released, could have bought one (i recall them being up on the site for a few days) - but it was so personal - couldn't bring myself to put one on my wall at the time - i love new orleans, badly - but the reminder of hurricane katrina caused so much pain at the time - we tried to get in there and help, but couldn't (good god, it was america - how could that happen!) - the images on tv were so painful had to eventually turn the tv off anyways - your lona piece has a different softer meaning of that similar nola image for me now... shelter from the rain and all that - i will always remember the sound of the music of the raindrops on the umbrella that sheltered me, when i needed shelter most the nola piece has taken on greater meaning for me now (just wish i could have helped new orleans more timely, at the time)... (keeping that lona one, btw, lol - can't wait to see it when it arrives...) Thankyou boatyyy, so much for your kind comments. In the past, I have held on to alot of my originals, as I didn't like parting with them. To me then it was more about the Art than the Money. But this year, I had the goal, of releasing and hopefully selling more original work. You don't know how re-assuring it is to me, knowing that this piece in particular. As gone to a very good home and somebody who really appreciates it. Thank you very much for your purchase, and liking what I do. |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by mescalit0 on Feb 5, 2012 19:14:10 GMT 1, Really love your stuff , ever thought of painting just a piece of a face?
like this:
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Really love your stuff , ever thought of painting just a piece of a face? like this: [/quote] |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 6, 2012 10:13:07 GMT 1, Really love your stuff , ever thought of painting just a piece of a face? like this:
Cheers mescalit0, am gad your liking.
Think its a good idea, and something that could be explored
want to make some of them more abstracty
Thanks again
Really love your stuff , ever thought of painting just a piece of a face? like this: [/quote] Cheers mescalit0, am gad your liking. Think its a good idea, and something that could be explored want to make some of them more abstracty Thanks again |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 6, 2012 11:47:24 GMT 1, Morning
Thought I would share my youngests first painting, done a while ago now, around the time I did the First LOt of the Curate's Egg Series.
Jadyn as been making alot of unwelcomed marks around the house for ages now, Doen't go down with the Wife very well, as alot of them are made with her Make-up.
I have always looked at them with a bit of a Eureka moment. The look of them I have been trying to create myself for years, uncontrolled pure expression.
Anyways got me thinking about a little experiment, I know you shoudnt experiment with small children  but I knew it was in the best interest of The walls in our House, and my wife.
Jadyns Paint strokes, my guidance where to put his uncontrolled marks, what the outcome would be. there is prob about 5% of me in this, the rest is from Jadyn who as never picked up a brush.
But He can't wait for the next time he does
and this is it
Jowett Car
By Jadyn aged 6
Morning Thought I would share my youngests first painting, done a while ago now, around the time I did the First LOt of the Curate's Egg Series. Jadyn as been making alot of unwelcomed marks around the house for ages now, Doen't go down with the Wife very well, as alot of them are made with her Make-up. I have always looked at them with a bit of a Eureka moment. The look of them I have been trying to create myself for years, uncontrolled pure expression. Anyways got me thinking about a little experiment, I know you shoudnt experiment with small children but I knew it was in the best interest of The walls in our House, and my wife. Jadyns Paint strokes, my guidance where to put his uncontrolled marks, what the outcome would be. there is prob about 5% of me in this, the rest is from Jadyn who as never picked up a brush. But He can't wait for the next time he does and this is it Jowett Car By Jadyn aged 6 |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Coach on Feb 6, 2012 12:02:27 GMT 1, I am staggered that that car was painted by you 6 year old.
Quite incredible. You have a child with remarkable skills!
I look forward to his next painting.
You must be very proud, and quite rightly so.
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I am staggered that that car was painted by you 6 year old.
Quite incredible. You have a child with remarkable skills!
I look forward to his next painting.
You must be very proud, and quite rightly so.
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by elwheel on Feb 6, 2012 12:05:40 GMT 1, Holy cow - that is an incredibly talented child sir!
Holy cow - that is an incredibly talented child sir!
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by stanley on Feb 6, 2012 12:06:14 GMT 1, 6yrs old!?!
Start entering him into competitions he will walk them!
My 4yr old will be seeing this later & he better start improving or hes on ebay!
6yrs old!?! Start entering him into competitions he will walk them! My 4yr old will be seeing this later & he better start improving or hes on ebay! |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by tommm9 on Feb 6, 2012 12:15:11 GMT 1, That's far better than anything I could paint!
That's far better than anything I could paint!
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by hunter007 on Feb 6, 2012 12:24:36 GMT 1, YOu sure your child has not been ebhind your recnt works? ha ha Nice work
YOu sure your child has not been ebhind your recnt works? ha ha Nice work
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 6, 2012 12:39:32 GMT 1, YOu sure your child has not been ebhind your recnt works? ha ha Nice work
lol ;D
No but he is the reason behind it
thanks guys for comments, will show hime them tonight.
YOu sure your child has not been ebhind your recnt works? ha ha Nice work lol ;D No but he is the reason behind it thanks guys for comments, will show hime them tonight. |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 6, 2012 17:28:36 GMT 1, Number 50
Size 61cm x 61cm
Original paint on Board
Number 50 Size 61cm x 61cm Original paint on Board |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by mayhem on Feb 6, 2012 17:39:10 GMT 1, Have to say Rourke, your work has been growing and growing on me, I will be purchasing some very soon as I find it hard to resist.
Especially as its like time lapse and we see where the work is and where its going.
Love it, keep it up and thanks for keeping us posted.
Have to say Rourke, your work has been growing and growing on me, I will be purchasing some very soon as I find it hard to resist. Especially as its like time lapse and we see where the work is and where its going. Love it, keep it up and thanks for keeping us posted. |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 6, 2012 18:11:49 GMT 1, Have to say Rourke, your work has been growing and growing on me, I will be purchasing some very soon as I find it hard to resist. Especially as its like time lapse and we see where the work is and where its going. Love it, keep it up and thanks for keeping us posted.
Thankyou very much mayhem73,
am glad your liking them
I am getting a bit addicted myself, can't stop painting 
Have to say Rourke, your work has been growing and growing on me, I will be purchasing some very soon as I find it hard to resist. Especially as its like time lapse and we see where the work is and where its going. Love it, keep it up and thanks for keeping us posted. Thankyou very much mayhem73, am glad your liking them I am getting a bit addicted myself, can't stop painting |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 7, 2012 13:57:06 GMT 1, Thought I would break it up a bit from the new stuff,
with some stuff you might not of seen before.
It was part of the Artist Portraits I did for the Redhouse Show in December.
This was a bit of a Experiment
Cheers
Thought I would break it up a bit from the new stuff, with some stuff you might not of seen before. It was part of the Artist Portraits I did for the Redhouse Show in December. This was a bit of a Experiment Cheers |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 9, 2012 15:14:20 GMT 1, Number 51
'mammy's boy'
50cm x 70cm Original Paint on Board
Number 51 'mammy's boy' 50cm x 70cm Original Paint on Board |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 10, 2012 11:07:23 GMT 1, just bump this up
cheers
just bump this up cheers |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by fingerz on Feb 10, 2012 11:44:37 GMT 1, liking this 1 a lot , nice to see a full body rather than just the heads , not that there crap , looks like quite a lot of quick sharp strokes , were you in a mood when painting this 1 ... ?
liking this 1 a lot , nice to see a full body rather than just the heads , not that there crap , looks like quite a lot of quick sharp strokes , were you in a mood when painting this 1 ... ?
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 10, 2012 15:01:05 GMT 1, liking this 1 a lot , nice to see a full body rather than just the heads , not that there crap , looks like quite a lot of quick sharp strokes , were you in a mood when painting this 1 ... ?
Cheers mate
Controling the style more now, its like a massive balancing act, consisting of
loads of elements. Was very hard to strink the style down, and still get the same look as the bigger heads.
thanks again, glad you like
will be doing more figures
liking this 1 a lot , nice to see a full body rather than just the heads , not that there crap , looks like quite a lot of quick sharp strokes , were you in a mood when painting this 1 ... ? Cheers mate Controling the style more now, its like a massive balancing act, consisting of loads of elements. Was very hard to strink the style down, and still get the same look as the bigger heads. thanks again, glad you like will be doing more figures |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 10, 2012 15:49:10 GMT 1, Number 52
Size: 61cm x 61cm
Original Paint on Board
Number 52 Size: 61cm x 61cm Original Paint on Board |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 11, 2012 10:56:12 GMT 1, Lona print available soon on vandalart
Edition: 25
Pre-orders will be going out next week
Lona print available soon on vandalart Edition: 25 Pre-orders will be going out next week |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by sal on Feb 11, 2012 12:29:23 GMT 1, ^ that is quite nice take on a very familiar image  ... good work!
^ that is quite nice take on a very familiar image ... good work! |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 11, 2012 18:13:58 GMT 1, Bin playing around today
Number 53
Bin playing around today Number 53 |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by mescalit0 on Feb 11, 2012 18:16:26 GMT 1, the textures are amazing in nr 53
the textures are amazing in nr 53
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 11, 2012 19:22:35 GMT 1, the textures are amazing in nr 53
Thanks mescalit0
Loads of lovely paint on this one,
plan to build them up more and more.
They look the dogs under a spot light,
will take some photos next week
Cheers again
the textures are amazing in nr 53 Thanks mescalit0 Loads of lovely paint on this one, plan to build them up more and more. They look the dogs under a spot light, will take some photos next week Cheers again |
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by Rourke on Feb 13, 2012 23:08:20 GMT 1, Is'nt all Art Derivative or most of it anyways
I am using it to learn and develop.
I see enough of a difference in it to continue.
Any particular piece baznyc, or do you mean all of it
Thanks for your honest input though
Is'nt all Art Derivative or most of it anyways
I am using it to learn and develop.
I see enough of a difference in it to continue.
Any particular piece baznyc, or do you mean all of it
Thanks for your honest input though
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Craig Everett π¬π§ Rourke Van Dal β’ Urban Artist, by baznyc on Feb 14, 2012 14:22:10 GMT 1, Is'nt all Art Derivative or most of it anyways I am using it to learn and develop. I see enough of a difference in it to continue. Any particular piece baznyc, or do you mean all of it Thanks for your honest input though
Thanks for the reply and to clarify this is not a personal thing. For what it's worth I think you have genuine ability at presenting an image.
You say that you're using other artists work to develop and learn, however, what did you learn from the Nola rip off? There's no way that there was a significant difference between your version and Banksy's.
As for the head studies, I'd understand it if you were trying out methods to develop your own creations and using Micallef's style to try and develop something of your own. Take it a stage further as it were. However in the interests of integrity I'd have thought that those experiments would be left in the studio and not peddled via a website to create revenue - not when they are so similar in form to the images of another artist.
You've got to sell art to eat, I get it. you will want to emulate other artist's work and try to build on their ideas, I get that too. But when you sell work so very similar to the artist's original work then that doesn't do your talent justice.
For what it's worth I think you need to be honest with yourself and ask whether you want to be known for producing copycat works, or as a serious artist with artistic vision to match your genuine talent.
That's only my opinion Rourke, but it's an honest one.
Is'nt all Art Derivative or most of it anyways I am using it to learn and develop. I see enough of a difference in it to continue. Any particular piece baznyc, or do you mean all of it Thanks for your honest input though Thanks for the reply and to clarify this is not a personal thing. For what it's worth I think you have genuine ability at presenting an image. You say that you're using other artists work to develop and learn, however, what did you learn from the Nola rip off? There's no way that there was a significant difference between your version and Banksy's. As for the head studies, I'd understand it if you were trying out methods to develop your own creations and using Micallef's style to try and develop something of your own. Take it a stage further as it were. However in the interests of integrity I'd have thought that those experiments would be left in the studio and not peddled via a website to create revenue - not when they are so similar in form to the images of another artist. You've got to sell art to eat, I get it. you will want to emulate other artist's work and try to build on their ideas, I get that too. But when you sell work so very similar to the artist's original work then that doesn't do your talent justice. For what it's worth I think you need to be honest with yourself and ask whether you want to be known for producing copycat works, or as a serious artist with artistic vision to match your genuine talent. That's only my opinion Rourke, but it's an honest one. |
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but I knew it was in the best interest of The walls in our House, and my wife.
... good work!
