adewilliams
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Quality of Banksy prints, by adewilliams on Feb 23, 2011 11:08:37 GMT 1, Which Banksy prints do people consider to be the best in terms of quality print? Not the best or most iconic image (rats) but the finest print jobs.
Grin reaper is nicely printed on what looks like quality mottled paper but CDN soldiers and CWSB are pretty poor in terms of quality from what I have seen. Also some of the soup cans look a bit weird with show through on some colour ways. Considering everything has come form POW with the exception of the LA sets (as far as i know) the consistency seems to vary greatly. If that's a fair assessment.
What are the best and the worst people?
Which Banksy prints do people consider to be the best in terms of quality print? Not the best or most iconic image (rats) but the finest print jobs.
Grin reaper is nicely printed on what looks like quality mottled paper but CDN soldiers and CWSB are pretty poor in terms of quality from what I have seen. Also some of the soup cans look a bit weird with show through on some colour ways. Considering everything has come form POW with the exception of the LA sets (as far as i know) the consistency seems to vary greatly. If that's a fair assessment.
What are the best and the worst people?
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Quality of Banksy prints, by Deleted on Feb 23, 2011 11:41:14 GMT 1, I really dislike the printing of Nola. something about her face close up, really bugs me, they could have made a better job of it for sure. Never seen a bomb hugger in the flesh, but it looks hideous on a pc.
I like the printing off CYW and Donuts.
I really dislike the printing of Nola. something about her face close up, really bugs me, they could have made a better job of it for sure. Never seen a bomb hugger in the flesh, but it looks hideous on a pc.
I like the printing off CYW and Donuts.
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murdock
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Quality of Banksy prints, by murdock on Feb 23, 2011 11:53:17 GMT 1, According to the Printing Banksy film, the LA set should be far superiour in terms of printing quality, right?
I basically asked the same questions in the other thread, and would be very interested in hearing the boards (and print owner's) opinions on the topic.
According to the Printing Banksy film, the LA set should be far superiour in terms of printing quality, right?
I basically asked the same questions in the other thread, and would be very interested in hearing the boards (and print owner's) opinions on the topic.
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adewilliams
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Quality of Banksy prints, by adewilliams on Feb 23, 2011 11:56:35 GMT 1, the importance of quality can only increase over time as prices are now so high. People won't buy poor quality once the hype has gone.
the importance of quality can only increase over time as prices are now so high. People won't buy poor quality once the hype has gone.
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Quality of Banksy prints, by Daniel Silk on Feb 23, 2011 12:26:17 GMT 1, The worst I have seen is "Christ With Shopping"  The image is all pixelated.
The worst I have seen is "Christ With Shopping" The image is all pixelated. |
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pezlow
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Quality of Banksy prints, by pezlow on Feb 23, 2011 12:32:50 GMT 1, Grin reaper and the kates probably best.
Worst it's a toss up between cwsb and napalm.
The recent prints have definitely had a different feel to them, more in keeping with the original pieces. Whether you like them or not is a matter of taste.
Grin reaper and the kates probably best.
Worst it's a toss up between cwsb and napalm.
The recent prints have definitely had a different feel to them, more in keeping with the original pieces. Whether you like them or not is a matter of taste.
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Quality of Banksy prints, by Happy Shopper on Feb 23, 2011 12:35:02 GMT 1, I think, in the case of Banksy, the quality of the print is not that important. It's the image and having the signature!
The recent prints have much more fine detail than the early ones, and look far more sprayed, or painted (depending)... but I'm not sure that makes them "better".
The Grin Reaper print is probably the nicest I've seen in terms of quality... but I'd rather have a signed Happy Chopper, Laugh Now, Bomb Hugger or Rat!
I think, in the case of Banksy, the quality of the print is not that important. It's the image and having the signature!
The recent prints have much more fine detail than the early ones, and look far more sprayed, or painted (depending)... but I'm not sure that makes them "better".
The Grin Reaper print is probably the nicest I've seen in terms of quality... but I'd rather have a signed Happy Chopper, Laugh Now, Bomb Hugger or Rat!
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Quality of Banksy prints, by Deleted on Feb 23, 2011 12:50:31 GMT 1, I know its not a Banksy print, but Beejoirs LV Child is a good example of poor quality printing. I love the canvases, but the prints are very weak.
Napalm is poor, but love the concept.
I know its not a Banksy print, but Beejoirs LV Child is a good example of poor quality printing. I love the canvases, but the prints are very weak.
Napalm is poor, but love the concept.
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Quality of Banksy prints, by Daniel Silk on Feb 23, 2011 12:57:25 GMT 1, I think some Banksy prints have been let down by printing them on poor quality paper 
I think some Banksy prints have been let down by printing them on poor quality paper |
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Quality of Banksy prints, by Daniel Silk on Feb 23, 2011 13:01:42 GMT 1, That's two people who have mentioned Napalm  I'm really surprised at that, I have always seen it as one of his best.
Out of interest, what do you think is wrong with it? Paper, Print quality?
That's two people who have mentioned Napalm I'm really surprised at that, I have always seen it as one of his best. Out of interest, what do you think is wrong with it? Paper, Print quality? |
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hlarmy
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Quality of Banksy prints, by hlarmy on Feb 23, 2011 13:05:40 GMT 1, The worst I have seen is "Christ With Shopping" The image is all pixelated.
I would agree; the print quality is the only reason why I wouldn't break the bank to buy this print as I love the statement.
The print quality on Napalm has never worried me; it's not amazing but it's certainly good.
All the recent prints are of a very good quality, Coloured Trolleys and CYW are two that stand out for me 
The worst I have seen is "Christ With Shopping" The image is all pixelated. I would agree; the print quality is the only reason why I wouldn't break the bank to buy this print as I love the statement. The print quality on Napalm has never worried me; it's not amazing but it's certainly good. All the recent prints are of a very good quality, Coloured Trolleys and CYW are two that stand out for me |
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Quality of Banksy prints, by Daniel Silk on Feb 23, 2011 13:08:56 GMT 1, I wonder if Banksy ever wishes he could go back in time and do a few of those older prints a bit different. Spend a bit more time getting the images 100% perfect, getting the colours and paper right.
I wonder if Banksy ever wishes he could go back in time and do a few of those older prints a bit different. Spend a bit more time getting the images 100% perfect, getting the colours and paper right.
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Quality of Banksy prints, by bazzj04 on Feb 23, 2011 13:11:00 GMT 1, Isnt it a case of the image used to create the screens is poor in comparisent to the newer images/. Way it looks to me, differrent styles only natural for the work to get better quality as his technique develops.? I cant see why printing techinques would have changed that much ?
Isnt it a case of the image used to create the screens is poor in comparisent to the newer images/. Way it looks to me, differrent styles only natural for the work to get better quality as his technique develops.? I cant see why printing techinques would have changed that much ?
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jakek
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Quality of Banksy prints, by jakek on Feb 23, 2011 13:48:37 GMT 1, I wonder if Banksy ever wishes he could go back in time and do a few of those older prints a bit different. Spend a bit more time getting the images 100% perfect, getting the colours and paper right.
I think it's safe to say he doesn't care.
In fact I doubt banksy ever even sees any of his old prints - i guess anyone who was with him in the beginning would have been given originals for their walls.
Also it's not as if they set out to make bad quality prints - it was just how they did things back then.
My guess would be that when he sees the old prints he has a little chuckle that people ever bought them.
I wonder if Banksy ever wishes he could go back in time and do a few of those older prints a bit different. Spend a bit more time getting the images 100% perfect, getting the colours and paper right. I think it's safe to say he doesn't care. In fact I doubt banksy ever even sees any of his old prints - i guess anyone who was with him in the beginning would have been given originals for their walls. Also it's not as if they set out to make bad quality prints - it was just how they did things back then. My guess would be that when he sees the old prints he has a little chuckle that people ever bought them. |
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Quality of Banksy prints, by alba on Feb 23, 2011 14:26:49 GMT 1, The print quality in the fine detail of the donuts print is second to none.
The print quality in the fine detail of the donuts print is second to none.
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Quality of Banksy prints, by stopki on Feb 23, 2011 14:48:55 GMT 1, The quality of Very Little Helps is outstanding.
totally agree.. amazing print
The quality of Very Little Helps is outstanding. totally agree.. amazing print |
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s0le1728
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Quality of Banksy prints, by s0le1728 on Feb 23, 2011 23:44:45 GMT 1, I'd have to say "flag" is pretty damn good ( looking at mines right now)
I'd have to say "flag" is pretty damn good ( looking at mines right now)
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s0le1728
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Quality of Banksy prints, by s0le1728 on Feb 24, 2011 7:15:49 GMT 1, ^ I really don't think the quality of prints in the same edition would be different. There must be some outside variables to affect the vibrance of the color, ie storage conditions, framing, etc
^ I really don't think the quality of prints in the same edition would be different. There must be some outside variables to affect the vibrance of the color, ie storage conditions, framing, etc
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moleman
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Quality of Banksy prints, by moleman on Feb 24, 2011 12:04:07 GMT 1, Amazing variety of answers.
It's still about the image for me.
Donuts is really detailed and loads of colours and to me stood out for printing but the image for me is nothing special.
I disagree with slammer on nola ( yes I have one ) but I never got the same feeling from a banksy print before like I did
With nola. It's very dark and her face although not detailed gives the print a sad feel, like the message is supposed to give overall, it is not a pretty picture but a print with depth and meaning.
Or perhaps I'm taking bullshit it made sense to me.
Amazing variety of answers.
It's still about the image for me.
Donuts is really detailed and loads of colours and to me stood out for printing but the image for me is nothing special.
I disagree with slammer on nola ( yes I have one ) but I never got the same feeling from a banksy print before like I did
With nola. It's very dark and her face although not detailed gives the print a sad feel, like the message is supposed to give overall, it is not a pretty picture but a print with depth and meaning.
Or perhaps I'm taking bullshit it made sense to me.
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The image is all pixelated.
I'm really surprised at that, I have always seen it as one of his best.
