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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by bigp on Apr 26, 2012 18:49:42 GMT 1, Im no expert but I love his work.He's a nice bloke as well...
Im no expert but I love his work.He's a nice bloke as well...
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payney
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by payney on Apr 26, 2012 18:58:20 GMT 1, ;D
only £65 for an edition of 7
hand painted too.
;D only £65 for an edition of 7 hand painted too. |
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by AFR1KA on Apr 26, 2012 19:02:08 GMT 1, for these prices I think its definitely worth grabbing a piece or 2.
for these prices I think its definitely worth grabbing a piece or 2.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by johnnyh on Apr 26, 2012 19:24:58 GMT 1, He has got a lot of love and slagging on here.
Some justified and some not. Both ways but I think he is a young growing artist who deserve raves critism and asks deserves promotion as a developing artistt. Some of his pieces are amazing Some have questions. But hats life I am disapointed that he now dislikes the forum as either love or hate.
Young. Artists should be encouraged. He gets my vote
He has got a lot of love and slagging on here.
Some justified and some not. Both ways but I think he is a young growing artist who deserve raves critism and asks deserves promotion as a developing artistt. Some of his pieces are amazing Some have questions. But hats life I am disapointed that he now dislikes the forum as either love or hate.
Young. Artists should be encouraged. He gets my vote
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by fingerz on Apr 26, 2012 19:29:27 GMT 1, is that why he hasnt been on johnnyh , because he dislikes the forum ..... ?
is that why he hasnt been on johnnyh , because he dislikes the forum ..... ?
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by confused2 on Apr 26, 2012 19:31:43 GMT 1, Very talented artist, and nice guy to boot.
Very talented artist, and nice guy to boot.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by fatscoundrel on Apr 26, 2012 19:35:53 GMT 1, Love his work. Sad he is no longer on here. Im actually reluctant to promote him in my circles until I have bought up some of his work though. Too good and at prices that are a giveaway for such a talented artist.
Love his work. Sad he is no longer on here. Im actually reluctant to promote him in my circles until I have bought up some of his work though. Too good and at prices that are a giveaway for such a talented artist.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by Art Fan 2011 on Apr 26, 2012 19:37:34 GMT 1, Love his work. Sad he is no longer on here.
Agreed, a real talent, with some great ideas. Would be nice to see some new stuff from him this year 
Love his work. Sad he is no longer on here. Agreed, a real talent, with some great ideas. Would be nice to see some new stuff from him this year |
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by Layaway Days Art Blog on Apr 26, 2012 19:39:04 GMT 1, Like the cosmonaut. I think he is one of a few artists that I am just waiting the create that piece that is 'for me' and I will pick one up. Would like to see what he does in the future
Like the cosmonaut. I think he is one of a few artists that I am just waiting the create that piece that is 'for me' and I will pick one up. Would like to see what he does in the future
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by nacional on Apr 26, 2012 20:12:28 GMT 1, Why has he been switched off the forum...he was a regular...even giving updates on a holiday he went on...vvvv nice guy...art is a bit hit or miss...but lately more hits than misses....
Why has he been switched off the forum...he was a regular...even giving updates on a holiday he went on...vvvv nice guy...art is a bit hit or miss...but lately more hits than misses....
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by kenzler on Apr 26, 2012 20:23:10 GMT 1, last time we spoke I understood his partner was having a child.
last time we spoke I understood his partner was having a child.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by Daniel Silk on Apr 26, 2012 20:29:17 GMT 1, Yeah Martin is a great Artist, and he is still a member here
It's very important that Artists feel welcome here on the forum. Every Artist is sure to have people that dislike their work, and if those few are allowed to hound or abuse the Artist or fans of their work then it's a very slippery slope.
Slowly Artists leave, and that's a loss to us all.
Artists should be welcomed by all of us, so we can enjoy a vast variety of work from the whole scene, and from all over the World.
Yeah Martin is a great Artist, and he is still a member here It's very important that Artists feel welcome here on the forum. Every Artist is sure to have people that dislike their work, and if those few are allowed to hound or abuse the Artist or fans of their work then it's a very slippery slope. Slowly Artists leave, and that's a loss to us all. Artists should be welcomed by all of us, so we can enjoy a vast variety of work from the whole scene, and from all over the World. |
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by M on Apr 26, 2012 21:09:43 GMT 1, Yeah Martin is a great Artist, and he is still a member here It's very important that Artists feel welcome here on the forum. Every Artist is sure to have people that dislike their work, and if those few are allowed to hound or abuse the Artist or fans of their work then it's a very slippery slope. Slowly Artists leave, and that's a loss to us all. Artists should be welcomed by all of us, so we can enjoy a vast variety of work from the whole scene, and from all over the World.
true. maybe you shoud organize forum members exhibition
Yeah Martin is a great Artist, and he is still a member here It's very important that Artists feel welcome here on the forum. Every Artist is sure to have people that dislike their work, and if those few are allowed to hound or abuse the Artist or fans of their work then it's a very slippery slope. Slowly Artists leave, and that's a loss to us all. Artists should be welcomed by all of us, so we can enjoy a vast variety of work from the whole scene, and from all over the World. true. maybe you shoud organize forum members exhibition |
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by stringer64 on Apr 26, 2012 22:59:16 GMT 1, Martin is a genuinely caring person who is a great artist. He painted a one off AP of The Ticket for me in sky blue for a very good price after responding to a thread i started. I would love some more of his stuff, its an investment, i can assure you.
Martin is a genuinely caring person who is a great artist. He painted a one off AP of The Ticket for me in sky blue for a very good price after responding to a thread i started. I would love some more of his stuff, its an investment, i can assure you.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 23:22:00 GMT 1, 1. Martin is a super nice lovely bloke
2. Constructive criticism / praise has no relevance to point 1
3. Martins stencilling skills are exemplary
4. Martins inspiration is derivative or worse still of little interest
5. At present his body of work does not represent an Investment (see point 4).
6. Purchase his work because you enjoy it and are not worried by future prices.
7. We did this discussion already didn't we (very recently)?
1. Martin is a super nice lovely bloke
2. Constructive criticism / praise has no relevance to point 1
3. Martins stencilling skills are exemplary
4. Martins inspiration is derivative or worse still of little interest
5. At present his body of work does not represent an Investment (see point 4).
6. Purchase his work because you enjoy it and are not worried by future prices.
7. We did this discussion already didn't we (very recently)?
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by chaserawr on Apr 26, 2012 23:29:50 GMT 1, There are only so many artists we can talk about, there are bound to be some reruns.
and yes we have discussed martin.
There are only so many artists we can talk about, there are bound to be some reruns.
and yes we have discussed martin.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by stringer64 on Apr 26, 2012 23:52:16 GMT 1, 1. Martin is a super nice lovely bloke
2. Constructive criticism / praise has no relevance to point 1
3. Martins stencilling skills are exemplary
4. Martins inspiration is derivative or worse still of little interest
5. At present his body of work does not represent an Investment (see point 4).
6. Purchase his work because you enjoy it and are not worried by future prices.
7. We did this discussion already didn't we (very recently)?
Interesting points DD, some of which I totally agree with and some I do not. I think you are wrong about his work being all derivative. Some is, and some is not. The cosmonaut is not, The love heart choppers is. Choose well and you will buy well. Buy what you like in every Art buy because in the current economic situation, you will need to wait a long time if you want to have an investment.
1. Martin is a super nice lovely bloke
2. Constructive criticism / praise has no relevance to point 1
3. Martins stencilling skills are exemplary
4. Martins inspiration is derivative or worse still of little interest
5. At present his body of work does not represent an Investment (see point 4).
6. Purchase his work because you enjoy it and are not worried by future prices.
7. We did this discussion already didn't we (very recently)?
Interesting points DD, some of which I totally agree with and some I do not. I think you are wrong about his work being all derivative. Some is, and some is not. The cosmonaut is not, The love heart choppers is. Choose well and you will buy well. Buy what you like in every Art buy because in the current economic situation, you will need to wait a long time if you want to have an investment.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by barsukauk on Apr 27, 2012 5:36:25 GMT 1, Some artistis don't have the fame than they should have!!
Some artistis don't have the fame than they should have!!
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Apr 27, 2012 6:11:50 GMT 1, and Logan Hicks has been copying his style for years, so he must be doing something right..
and Logan Hicks has been copying his style for years, so he must be doing something right..
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by seqret on Apr 27, 2012 6:15:06 GMT 1, and Logan Hicks has been copying his style for years, so he must be doing something right..
Or vice versa
But Martin is talented. Some of his works are very good and some not.
and Logan Hicks has been copying his style for years, so he must be doing something right.. Or vice versa But Martin is talented. Some of his works are very good and some not. |
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by My Name is Frank on Apr 27, 2012 7:54:33 GMT 1, This forum is a stepping stone for artists who intend to sell their work and a small audience. Once you've cracked it and people post your work for you, move on to the big promotional channels of twitter and Facebook. Small fish big ponds and all that.
This forum is a stepping stone for artists who intend to sell their work and a small audience. Once you've cracked it and people post your work for you, move on to the big promotional channels of twitter and Facebook. Small fish big ponds and all that.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by Papa Rocks 64 on Apr 27, 2012 8:16:17 GMT 1, Yeah Martin is a great Artist, and he is still a member here It's very important that Artists feel welcome here on the forum. Every Artist is sure to have people that dislike their work, and if those few are allowed to hound or abuse the Artist or fans of their work then it's a very slippery slope. Slowly Artists leave, and that's a loss to us all. Artists should be welcomed by all of us, so we can enjoy a vast variety of work from the whole scene, and from all over the World.
Gotta echo this in the strongest possible way. Driving away artists is a major blow to venues like these, ones that already play on the "fringes" bringing new, interesting and, hopefully, some compelling artists to the forefront that otherwise wouldn't have a shot.
Everyone has their opinion and it's perfectly OK to voice and exchange ideas, point of this board right, but there's a way to do it that doesn't need slam those someone doesn't care into oblivion.
That doesn't mean artists need be babied or coddled either, it's a tough road they chose, they just have to be able to take the criticism and use it to their own judgment or discard. But lighting someone up to the point they don't even want to be here, hmm, I feel cheated as a collector and someone interested in art since the more I have a chance to see, the better.
Bottom line, ripping some artist or other is just shooting ourselves in the foot and missing out on a chance to see or discover some new talent or ones developing here.
love seeing guys like Rourke on here sharing their works and asking for input, think we want to encourage those kinds of exchanges for all artists. make them comfortable, more chance they'll open to us.
papa
Yeah Martin is a great Artist, and he is still a member here It's very important that Artists feel welcome here on the forum. Every Artist is sure to have people that dislike their work, and if those few are allowed to hound or abuse the Artist or fans of their work then it's a very slippery slope. Slowly Artists leave, and that's a loss to us all. Artists should be welcomed by all of us, so we can enjoy a vast variety of work from the whole scene, and from all over the World. Gotta echo this in the strongest possible way. Driving away artists is a major blow to venues like these, ones that already play on the "fringes" bringing new, interesting and, hopefully, some compelling artists to the forefront that otherwise wouldn't have a shot. Everyone has their opinion and it's perfectly OK to voice and exchange ideas, point of this board right, but there's a way to do it that doesn't need slam those someone doesn't care into oblivion. That doesn't mean artists need be babied or coddled either, it's a tough road they chose, they just have to be able to take the criticism and use it to their own judgment or discard. But lighting someone up to the point they don't even want to be here, hmm, I feel cheated as a collector and someone interested in art since the more I have a chance to see, the better. Bottom line, ripping some artist or other is just shooting ourselves in the foot and missing out on a chance to see or discover some new talent or ones developing here. love seeing guys like Rourke on here sharing their works and asking for input, think we want to encourage those kinds of exchanges for all artists. make them comfortable, more chance they'll open to us. papa |
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by barryh on Apr 27, 2012 8:46:15 GMT 1, Whatson cuts a great stencil, his work just looks like its borrowed from everyone elses which is a shame.
Whatson cuts a great stencil, his work just looks like its borrowed from everyone elses which is a shame.
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by johnnyh on Apr 27, 2012 8:48:06 GMT 1, Good post Papa fully agree with you. on the button there mate
Good post Papa fully agree with you. on the button there mate
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by Cornish Crayon on Apr 27, 2012 12:51:52 GMT 1, Plus one for the papa post,
Everybody has to start somewhere, if everybody who inspires to work there brain and develop new works and pieces, can't, because they ain't being given time, because they get knocked back then there is something seriously wrong,
In my opinion people fault works unless they are hyped or talked about in a good way then these works get sold on a month after the hype by people wanting to make a quick buck,
Problem is that people immediately compare to other artists, instead of individual merit and talent
If somebody stencils they get compared to the big names that have impacted the art world,
If I paint with oils will I be compared to the dude that cut his ear off !!!!?
It doesn't always happen over night,
That's the problem these days society has developed the need for everything to be perfect first time and if it isn't they look for the one that is, until the second,
Show me an artist who gets it right everytime, who please's everybody all the time, and I'd call them boring and I'd call you a .................
My 2pence
I don't have many 😉
Plus one for the papa post,
Everybody has to start somewhere, if everybody who inspires to work there brain and develop new works and pieces, can't, because they ain't being given time, because they get knocked back then there is something seriously wrong,
In my opinion people fault works unless they are hyped or talked about in a good way then these works get sold on a month after the hype by people wanting to make a quick buck,
Problem is that people immediately compare to other artists, instead of individual merit and talent
If somebody stencils they get compared to the big names that have impacted the art world,
If I paint with oils will I be compared to the dude that cut his ear off !!!!?
It doesn't always happen over night,
That's the problem these days society has developed the need for everything to be perfect first time and if it isn't they look for the one that is, until the second,
Show me an artist who gets it right everytime, who please's everybody all the time, and I'd call them boring and I'd call you a .................
My 2pence
I don't have many 😉
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by ilmambo on Apr 27, 2012 12:59:09 GMT 1, and Logan Hicks has been copying his style for years, so he must be doing something right..
wait Logan "copying" MW? Logan said it's the other way around...
Odd that only 3 months after I showed with him in Oslo, with the 2 pieces shown below, he produces a mural that is nearly identical. Pity when someone has been at it for a few years and they still can't seem to find their voice. no love for the mute. take it home. stand on your own two.  
and Logan Hicks has been copying his style for years, so he must be doing something right.. wait Logan "copying" MW? Logan said it's the other way around... Odd that only 3 months after I showed with him in Oslo, with the 2 pieces shown below, he produces a mural that is nearly identical. Pity when someone has been at it for a few years and they still can't seem to find their voice. no love for the mute. take it home. stand on your own two. |
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by rowan on Apr 27, 2012 13:45:49 GMT 1, Well 'Surprise' & 'Final Protest' have sold out since this thread has began, so ether people are liking what they see or are snapping up a hand painted piece for a bargain in the hope that some day soon they can command the type of prices a hand painted 'Dolk' would fetch!
Well 'Surprise' & 'Final Protest' have sold out since this thread has began, so ether people are liking what they see or are snapping up a hand painted piece for a bargain in the hope that some day soon they can command the type of prices a hand painted 'Dolk' would fetch!
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Martin Whatson - the new DOLK?, by geoffw on Apr 27, 2012 14:24:53 GMT 1, That someone thinks Logan copied him is utterly laughable. Do a bit of research - and that's part of the problem IMO with Whatson: Clearly he's very technically gifted but seems to be struggling to find his own voice...by-and-large it seems derivative of something else.
That someone thinks Logan copied him is utterly laughable. Do a bit of research - and that's part of the problem IMO with Whatson: Clearly he's very technically gifted but seems to be struggling to find his own voice...by-and-large it seems derivative of something else.
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