Grafter - 'Splash' Paper edition release

[Grafter]

OK, since Tuesday I have been selling the paper edition of 'Splash' as a pre-order offer directly to those people on my mailing list.
The remaining editions are NOW being offered publicly.
Here is the mailshot that the mailing list received and the numbers still available. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and if you like to be added to my mailing list for future releases please let me know.

Please PM me to order or e-mail me at [e-mail]

These are also available through my Flickr site at www.flickr.com/photos/grafter/ , where you can also view more pictures and also through my account at www./artists/247


Today sees the release of the paper version of ‘Splash’.



‘Splash’ will be released in 3 versions…..White, Red, and Blue.
All are hand painted original pieces on Arches 88 300gsm art stock paper with 4 deckled edges.
THESE ARE NOT SCREENPRINTS
They are made using a three layer hand cut stencil with acrylic and Montana Gold spray paint.
Each and every splash at the girl’s feet will be individual and unique.

This pre-order offer is ONLY open to members of my mailing list and any unsold pieces will go public on Friday.

White



Edition of 50
Size: 30 x 22 inches
Signed: Yes
Blindstamped: Yes
Numbered: Yes
Price: £80.00 +P&P

26 SOLD....24 Remaining

Red



Edition of 20
Size: 30 x 22 inches
Signed: Yes
Blindstamped: Yes
Numbered: Yes
Price: £100.00 +P&P

11 SOLD.....9 Remaining

Blue



Edition of 20
Size: 30 x 22 inches
Signed: Yes
Blindstamped: Yes
Numbered: Yes
Price: £100.00 +P&P

12 SOLD.....8 Remaining

Postage & packing.

I will be sending these prints out FLAT between 2 wooden boards to ensure they don’t get damaged. (Idea stolen from Manchester Mike).
Within the UK the delivery charge will be £15 and overseas buyers should contact me for a quote before ordering. If you purchase more than 1 print they will be shipped together and there will only be 1 P&P charge.

If you would like to make an order, please reply to this message stating which edition you would like, your e-mail address, so I can invoice you through Paypal, and you delivery address.

ALL pieces will be issued on a 1st come 1st served basis.


Be Lucky

GRAFTER

[Cartrain]

What this piece about ? if its just a small girl jumping in different colored puddles its well over priced and destined for the recycle bin as theres no real merit to this type of work. or is that the purpose ? please explain

Wow Cartrain thats pretty harsh mate!

I love the image, ok it doesn't have a message as such but the image is cute all the same! They are all hand done (not screen printed etc) so with this in mind I don't think the price is way out, a lot of time and effort gone into these and I think that should be reflected in the asking price!

I have not bought any as I am skint at the moment, if I had the money I would have bought all 3 for my wall!!

Everyone entitled to an opinion, just think thats a little strong, especially from a fellow artist!!

[dmf]

I disagree. i think the piece is only about image and...its a good image! The canvases at the cork gallery were superbly executed although the three image wood one looked much less appealing.

[dazlad]

all 3 match numbers going on my wall

Aug 29, 2008 14:26:48 GMT 1 Cartrain said:

What this piece about ? if its just a small girl jumping in different colored puddles its well over priced and destined for the recycle bin as theres no real merit to this type of work. or is that the purpose ? please explain

Also I think the Grafter quote in your signature is probably the only real one!!!!

[theycallmestephen]

I really like the image, maybe Grafter’s best to date…ok its not going to solve any long unanswered problems but so what, its darn pretty. My favourite is the white background/red puddle which is good because it is also the cheapest but i've properly put my foot down on my print spending habits, my savings have disappeared pretty sharpish recently!

[daddycool]

I'm like the image, my fav is the red one

but I think saying it's over priced, is an insult for the work that's gone into it

keep up the good work Grafter

Aug 29, 2008 14:26:48 GMT 1 Cartrain said:

What this piece about ? if its just a small girl jumping in different colored puddles its well over priced and destined for the recycle bin as theres no real merit to this type of work. or is that the purpose ? please explain

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT, ooooooo get out of bed the wrong side today have we?
Maybe Grafter should focus on second rate political stencils, no?

[shower]

totally disagree with cartrain! the piece is rad, shame that i have no spare money to spend on it!

Aug 29, 2008 14:26:48 GMT 1 Cartrain said:

What this piece about ? if its just a small girl jumping in different colored puddles its well over priced and destined for the recycle bin as theres no real merit to this type of work. or is that the purpose ? please explain

when the f**k did you grow the balls to sit behind your fisher price computer & judge the price of a piece of art?

outrageous

[mcster]

Read the comments in the box below Cartrain's post, I suspect either him and Grafter are mates having a laugh, or else they have long held beef....my guess is the first option...

[UpFest]

Good spot mcster!

[mcster]

Aug 29, 2008 15:13:55 GMT 1 UpFest said:

Good spot mcster!

I've got way too much tme on my hands today....

i hope this is a wind up

[bmjt]

We can all see that this Cartrain character has nothing on Grafter, he is street art plebeian who regurgitates useless old cliches, and lives off fleeting notoriety gained from impudently spraying his bilge in close proximity to Mr B. Why not put some effort into being an artist without lashing out at those who are producing work far better than you and whose work is actually enjoyed by a healthy number of people.

Why Slinkachu asked him to cover the walls at his show is beyond me, Janet Leigh screaming, never seen that one before, why not just stick a few film posters up.

[Cartrain]

Thats rich. For a long time now ive had the dignity to keep quite whilst GRAFFTER has continully slagged my work. I saw this piece in the alleyway behind lenord street the other night where he doesent mind painting out other artists work in order to get his own seen thats lame and greedy imo the comments that grafter leaves others and the disrespect he has for their work,places him in the catogory of giving street art a bad name

The white variant is the better of the 3. Not sure about chin lips and nose part of the print they just look odd. Would have preferred it if the facial features were covered by the hair. Everything else in the work looks very nicely executed.

Not for me though

Regardless of who is in the right or the wrong here, the comments were unnecessary and issues would have been better sorted in private.

I find it hard to beleive Cartrain that you truely think the image is s**t, it is a lovely image and well executed. It would appear your comments are born frome spite more than a genuine dislike for the work!

[dmf]

Grafter 1 - Cartrain 0

Aug 29, 2008 15:24:33 GMT 1 Cartrain said:

For a long time now ive had the dignity to keep quite

you should have kept it up because you've done f**k all for yourself in this thread

personally, i think as an artist you're damaged beyond economical repair, a 'total loss' as they would say

i suggest you disappear & reappear ONLY when you can stand proudly behind a piece of work & judge constructively

as it is, it's impossible for me to take you seriously:

www.100artworks.com/catalog/cartrain-m-65.html

[dmf]

Grafter 2 - Cartrain 0

[bmjt]

Apologies for any uneccessary comments, but I couldn't help but express myself.

[mj]

Great image Grafter the white is the best. Cartrain why don't you chat up and accept that his work are better then yours.

[Frankie]

Aug 29, 2008 15:24:33 GMT 1 Cartrain said:

Thats rich. For a long time now ive had the dignity to keep quite whilst GRAFFTER has continully slagged my work. I saw this piece in the alleyway behind lenord street the other night where he doesent mind painting out other artists work in order to get his own seen thats lame and greedy imo the comments that grafter leaves others and the disrespect he has for their work,places him in the catogory of giving street art a bad name

[Run Pig Run]

I'd like to walk past this in the street, but for me i wouldn't be that keen on having on my wall - the blue and red coloured ones look like playschool cheap poster paint colours and the white one looks like shes lifting her burnt off foot out of a pool of acid....which i suppose is kinda cool looking.

[Daniel Silk]

Aug 29, 2008 15:34:58 GMT 1 @jonpud said:

Regardless of who is in the right or the wrong here, the comments were unnecessary and issues would have been better sorted in private.

Agree!

This just sounds like a falling out between two artists that probably dont actually know anything about each other and dunt do them or anyone else any good

[mcster]

Here's an idea of how to sort problems between artists (not just these two) - each do a piece and auction it for Charity via the forum, highest selling piece means the winner comes away with all bragging rights, Charity comes away with some cash and two forum member get a new piece....As long as both agree to stop squabbling afterwards.

[nacional]

Am I the only one here who found Cartrains comments very very funny...He may be winding Grafter up or not, but he has certainly kept a thread going that would have died quickly otherwise. I like his honesty and his in yourfaceness...Grafter pieces are very average and kinda dull, I would buy Cartrains post if it were a stencil for the entertainment value alone....

Keep on stirring the pot...