[kazzazz]

Hi,

Was wondering for a bit of advice really. I have been lucky enough to organise a commission piece but now have to make the decision on what material to have it done on. I know it may be hard without seeing mock ups etc but was just seeing if anyone has had previous experiences and the difference that you may get with the end product?

Any help or advice is appreciated.

[Phear Loathing]

artist?

I would ask them which they prefer as artist to work on. What most of their 'big' pieces are on....

If they don't say, my vote goes to metal.

[jusdeep]

I have pieces on both but it would definitely depend on the medium they use, their style and of course their preference (as above).
Wood can add to a piece, showing the grain or a pre-printed pattern through the artwork making it more gritty. For an example I would prefer a Xenz on metal and a C215 on wood, but if it's a rusty old sign and the artwork compliments the material then all change.
A clue to the artist would certainly help.

[kazzazz]

The artist is Miss Bugs. The image they have mocked up has a modern feel to it so i am thinking metal would look quite cool....however they have indicated that wood will add more of a raw feel to the image. Ive been trying to decide for a few days now but its a tough one. The funny thing is i have also asked their opinion and think they are also split with one preferring wood and the other preferring metal. Im sure either will look great but both would have a slight different feel to it.

I suppose i have always thought having a special piece produced on metal seems quite cool but when speaking to others who have had originals on wood they also love them? Hmm!

[FieldDay]

I have a Miss Bugs on metal, also a commission, and I love it. i think either will look great.

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Sept 7, 2011 11:13:50 GMT 1 kazzazz said:

The artist is Miss Bugs. The image they have mocked up has a modern feel to it so i am thinking metal would look quite cool....however they have indicated that wood will add more of a raw feel to the image. Ive been trying to decide for a few days now but its a tough one. The funny thing is i have also asked their opinion and think they are also split with one preferring wood and the other preferring metal. Im sure either will look great but both would have a slight different feel to it.

I suppose i have always thought having a special piece produced on metal seems quite cool but when speaking to others who have had originals on wood they also love them? Hmm!

I have a Miss Bugs on metal and it's a beauty, I like very much the effect ! Good luck with your dilemma ;-)

[jusdeep]

I'd go for wood with MB. I kinda find their pieces on metal a little too clinical and there's always the risk of scratching.

[alexnh123]

how much are you paying for the commission?

[kazzazz]

Its great seeing other commissions.....still tough to make a decision on this but sure either way it will look great. Going to keep comparing things i have seen already and make a brave decision! Getting excited now! Its great to hear peoples different views.....all are appreciated.

[Lunch Special]

think of the artist and the relation of the image to the medium you desire to choose... maybe find something in your home of sentimental value the misses hates but you hang on to for dear life.

[Sacked...]

I agree with jusdeep,I have seen a few MBs on metal that have scratches or have had the corners bumped and i expect hat sort of thing is difficult to get restored.

[Phear Loathing]

I had a feeling it was MB. I would go with metal. I have three metals from them and would go that medium again any day of the week. In comparing the metal works to the works I have seen on wood the colors seem much more vivid on the metal.

no brainer imo.

[Cardiff]

Great pieces Peacepig and Shootagain...I went for wood on this even though I wanted a "metallic"/grayish background. The photo doesn't show it, but the circles/eyes have metallic flakes in the paint...best of both worlds I guess.



Bottom line...I don't think you can go wrong! Good luck and please post pics of the finished piece.

[Phear Loathing]

For those of you that have metal pieces... Did you frame with plexi/glass?

I have one framed, but the other two are not....


Cardiff always love seeing pictures of that piece. Very nice. Hope all is well buddy : )

[kazzazz]

Well its in the final stages of mock up so just a few tweaks but defo looking at having the more vivid brighter colours on the piece.....so think I am starting to lean towards metal.

A few people have mentioned about scratches on the metal too.....think if thats the way i decide i will be taking it directly to get it all framed up to hopefully avoid this.

Love the pieces that have been posted up.....all look amazing. With these did you all have the idea first of the sort of thing you wanted or was it more of a case of they producing something totally original and maybe tweaking it slightly?

[maroom]

Not seen this one before - it looks fantastic

Sept 7, 2011 19:17:10 GMT 1 Cardiff said:

I agree with the majority of comments on here that metal would probablt suit MB best.

However here's something on wood to give you another comparison.

[Phear Loathing]

I wouldn't worry much about scratches honestly. The things go up on the wall and stay there at my place. Nothing to scratch them....

[kazzazz]

Maroom the detail on that piece is amazing.....its cool.

[tobaum]

With MB, I'll definitely go for the metal.
Don't ask me why, MB is metal. Period.
But I have to say, cardiff's piece is awesome! So wood might looks good too...
I know I'm very helpful ;D

[gilsteph]

I have a miss bugs on wood


And metal


Both great :-) although I like all on the pages of the bible pasted onto the metal one!

[Zippy]

Never really looked at MB work before but really liking the OGs posted. Congrats to you that own them!

[kazzazz]

Gilsteph i can see the raw effect of yours on wood....loving that too. Also the colours on that one do look bright....some people had mentioned that wood can dull the colours but seems to be perfect for yours.

[gilsteph]

Sept 9, 2011 1:21:22 GMT 1 kazzazz said:

Gilsteph i can see the raw effect of yours on wood....loving that too. Also the colours on that one do look bright....some people had mentioned that wood can dull the colours but seems to be perfect for yours.

The colours are really bright and the overall effect is great. Here is a closer look (without a flash as the varnish picks it up too much!)



What did you go for in the end?

[kazzazz]

Yeah that looks really nice......loving the detail too. Not made a final decision yet but will do in the next day or so......i am leaning towards metal though......but having seen yours gilsteph im now confused again! ha!

[mmmike]

Sept 9, 2011 18:07:46 GMT 1 kazzazz said:

Yeah that looks really nice......loving the detail too. Not made a final decision yet but will do in the next day or so......i am leaning towards metal though......but having seen yours gilsteph im now confused again! ha!

Get one of each!

If it were me and I couldn't have both I would leave it to the artist to decide. Tell them to do what ever they think would be better. I think the more freedom you give them the better the outcome.

[kazzazz]

Defo agree Mike...wish i had not been given the option now. Either way im sure it will be great. At the end of the day its a commission....a unique piece so no matter what medium is used it will still be individual.

[kazzazz]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who gave an opinion etc on this thread. Ive decided to go with metal as the medium. Was a tough decision but having spent a long time looking at the image over the last week or so i think the bright colours etc will look great on the metal.

Thanks for everyones help and advice once again.....will be posting pictures up when its all finished too......getting excited now!

[kazzazz]

Its been a little while but my Miss Bugs OG finally arrived today....fresh out the packaging I couldn't help take some pictures to post. Will get it nicely framed too so will post more pictures when its up on the wall.

The piece is called 'Day Trip To London, Not Disneyland'......on metal. Exactly the sort of thing I asked for....a mix between the early work of Miss Bugs and the recent snub nose style. Pictures do not do it justice as in person you can see all the different materials used and the colours are much brighter.....you can also see exposed metal coming through the image too which is really cool.

Hope you guys approve......and if you don't, I love it anyway. Thanks for all your help in the build up too.

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