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Post by Pistol on Feb 11, 2009 16:19:38 GMT 1
A new test piece I am working on! Comments appreciated!   |
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Post by pristine on Feb 11, 2009 16:42:23 GMT 1
A new test piece I am working on! Comments appreciated! What's the point of this image? If she's your daughter, then I can understand there may be personal attachment. However, for the rest of us, it's just boring. More Cliff Richard than Sex Pistols. |
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Post by darrenrapley on Feb 11, 2009 17:02:14 GMT 1
My comment on the piece is that technically it looks very sharp. Nice.
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Post by Pistol on Feb 11, 2009 17:19:19 GMT 1
Thanks guys!
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Post by Guest on Feb 11, 2009 17:57:24 GMT 1
Good cutting pistol mate, the image is well sharp. Good job.
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Post by pristine on Feb 11, 2009 18:50:43 GMT 1
Good cutting pistol mate, the image is well sharp. Good job. Aside from congratulating pistol for having read the instructions on how to use his stanley blade and cans of spraypaint, do you actually find the image interesting? It feels like you're pussyfooting around the issue. That may give him false hope and encouragement, but it won't help him improve. Is this your daughter, pistol? If not, then I remain baffled. |
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Post by darrenrapley on Feb 11, 2009 19:39:49 GMT 1
Alot of art has no meaning but looks nice.
Do I find it interesting? Not particularly. However, I do give praise where due and Pistol deserves it for his technique.
Did I give Pistol false hope? No. Encouragement? Yes. That, in my opinion is a good thing about this forum.
I do get your point Pristine and I find alot of artwork is without meaning but it can still be nice.
IMO.
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Post by Joseph Loughborough on Feb 11, 2009 21:08:05 GMT 1
meaning in art is an age old debate! different views can give different and even contradicting opinions! even if this is taken straight from a magazine there will/can still be a myriad of reasons for this choice, giving value to the producer or a viewer who delves deeper.
The stuckist view is that meaning is pointless and that it is only the pleasure of creating work that gives it value!In some cases style or technical ability alone can give value to work.
Compare Banksy with c215.Banksys work is filled with accessible meaning that we can all immediately be amused by and relate to. c215 is distinctively more within the realm of portraiture and style, but both a pleasure to engage with.
With a lot of modern work the 'meaning' can outweigh the physical production of a piece, so much so that only the idea may exist!
i say thumbs up for making something.play around!see which route you find most satisfactory.
pristine i feel you were a little harsh with your criticism we are on the new artist thread!
peace
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Post by badboy73 on Feb 11, 2009 21:45:53 GMT 1
Pistol, nice piece. Technically well executed and really like the use of what looks like a garden gate to spray the image on. It does not matter who the girl is just that the image was interesting enough for you to want to paint it, lets face it plenty of artists have, are and will continue to do portraits of women. Personally, I don't do this to please others, just myself. If others like it, great, if they don't, well its their loss. Art will always spark debate, so keep it up and like the others have suggested, play around, you never know where it might lead.
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Post by Pistol on Feb 12, 2009 8:59:20 GMT 1
Thanks for all your comments guys. The piece is entitled 'Seven'........it is a picture of my daughter. One day she came down from her bedroom and had (with the help of her older sister) applied lipstick, eye shadow mascara etc. I thought it was fascinating that a girl of Seven can look so beautiful and grown up but still have that lovely look of innocence and naivety in her eyes. So many years ahead of her and so much to learn. A lovely age to be..........'Seven'
I will post the finished result soon!
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Post by pristine on Feb 12, 2009 13:10:34 GMT 1
Thanks for all your comments guys. The piece is entitled 'Seven'........it is a picture of my daughter. One day she came down from her bedroom and had (with the help of her older sister) applied lipstick, eye shadow mascara etc. I thought it was fascinating that a girl of Seven can look so beautiful and grown up but still have that lovely look of innocence and naivety in her eyes. So many years ahead of her and so much to learn. A lovely age to be..........'Seven' I will post the finished result soon! Good luck with the work, pistol. I hope you don't take my criticism of the piece personally. The intention wasn't malicious or to discourage, but to provide honest and frank feedback. |
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Post by Pistol on Feb 12, 2009 13:21:06 GMT 1
As I said, any comments appreciated and I loved your Cliff Richard take on it! I don't expect anyone to like my work then if someone does its a bonus!
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Post by Pistol on Feb 13, 2009 9:08:18 GMT 1
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Post by Dellboyy on Feb 13, 2009 11:26:14 GMT 1
Looking very good, probably the best technically i've seen from you so far! Like the way the bottom fades out too, i was thinking of doing that myself on something i've got in mind!
Just an idea, but have you thought of adding a bit of colour? If you were talking about how she turned up with makeup on you could add lipstick etc to make it a bit more obvious. And if you kept the rest of the image monotone it might be quite effective!
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Post by Karl Read on Feb 17, 2009 12:36:41 GMT 1
Looks great pistol, dont listen to this "Whats the meaning B0**locks?" C215 does portraits of people and he happens to be one of my favourite artists. Sometimes the execution is good enough. I have both of C215 Nina prints, does it mean anything personally to me, no! It's just a cute image that looks nice on my wall which makes me smile and i think has been done very well. There is too much Sh*t out there at the moment IMO, people trying to give a quirky message "Banksy Style" hopping on the back of cliche'ed bandwagons trying to be thought provoking. IMO it comes across forced or tacky most of the time. Whats wrong with just a nicely done image for the individual to make their own mind up about or make there own conclusions for what it's about, (maybe just to them personally). You have done a great job, keep it up!  |
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Post by Pistol on Feb 18, 2009 9:21:46 GMT 1
Thanks fellas. Your views and help are really appreciated. I sneaked out last night with a bit of mischief in mind and now 'Seven' is up on the street in my home town. Unfortunately I forgot my camera so will go back this evening and get a pic. as long as it hasn't been buffed already!
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Post by Fake on Feb 18, 2009 9:33:13 GMT 1
I like the piece! Makews me feel warm inside! hehe...
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Post by Pistol on Feb 19, 2009 9:10:37 GMT 1
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Post by Dellboyy on Feb 19, 2009 11:17:29 GMT 1
Looking good, bit of colour works really well too!
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Post by T*3 on Feb 19, 2009 23:11:31 GMT 1
yeh im liking it with the added colour.
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Post by Fake on Feb 20, 2009 0:09:29 GMT 1
the original is still my fave
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Post by Pistol on Feb 20, 2009 11:20:55 GMT 1
Well T*3 and Fake there's only one thing for it FIIIIIIIIIGHT!
(Or am I the only one that watches Harry Hills TV Burp)!
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Post by Guest on Feb 20, 2009 11:25:25 GMT 1
No Pistol, i like Harry Hill as well, but who out of us two watches him more? theres only one way to find out...........
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Post by T*3 on Feb 20, 2009 14:12:54 GMT 1
its such a stupid programe but yeh i watch it too.
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Post by Mish Mash on Feb 20, 2009 14:48:25 GMT 1
Lovin the on street with the added color.
Very nicely cut piece, well executed.
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Post by fuzzed on Feb 20, 2009 15:18:53 GMT 1
Looks great on the street pistol. I'm a big fan of stencil portraits. Good stuff!
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Post by Pistol on Mar 5, 2009 16:01:34 GMT 1
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Post by petest on Mar 5, 2009 16:14:15 GMT 1
Pm'd
cheers
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Post by Mish Mash on Mar 5, 2009 19:44:04 GMT 1
Me Too - I didn't do 7 PM's, tempting as it was :-)
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Post by Mish Mash on Mar 5, 2009 22:53:01 GMT 1
At this rate I will :-)
Do we have a winner yet?
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