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Keith Haring, by docean on Jan 5, 2016 7:08:28 GMT 1, gallery near me has dozens of Harings. PM price range and I'll snap pics next time I'm in there
gallery near me has dozens of Harings. PM price range and I'll snap pics next time I'm in there
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 5, 2016 7:06:24 GMT 1, all debate and personal preferences aside: more power to any artist who builds a huge fan base and sells work well. Switched account now? just because I don't like his work and don't see any talent in it doesn't mean I don't respect his success.
all debate and personal preferences aside: more power to any artist who builds a huge fan base and sells work well. Switched account now? just because I don't like his work and don't see any talent in it doesn't mean I don't respect his success.
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New Pose book, by docean on Jan 5, 2016 7:04:46 GMT 1, the screen prints are kind of weak, imo. cool at first glance but framed up on my wall...just looks silly
the screen prints are kind of weak, imo. cool at first glance but framed up on my wall...just looks silly
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 5, 2016 6:56:51 GMT 1, all debate and personal preferences aside:
more power to any artist who builds a huge fan base and sells work well.
all debate and personal preferences aside:
more power to any artist who builds a huge fan base and sells work well.
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 5, 2016 6:55:40 GMT 1, Im not even sure why this is still going. I could start the same thread about so many other artists. Why do I like stik? Because I do. Isnt that enough of a reason? I think the real question is why do you feel the need to have a personal preference explained to you? that's been explained here many times already. why do you pose questions without reading the entire thread, thus needing it to be explained to you?
additionally,
"so many other artists" don't command (comparatively) high prices for basic work "so many other artists" don't have enormous fan bases like Stik
Im not even sure why this is still going. I could start the same thread about so many other artists. Why do I like stik? Because I do. Isnt that enough of a reason? I think the real question is why do you feel the need to have a personal preference explained to you? that's been explained here many times already. why do you pose questions without reading the entire thread, thus needing it to be explained to you? additionally, "so many other artists" don't command (comparatively) high prices for basic work "so many other artists" don't have enormous fan bases like Stik
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 3, 2016 23:48:25 GMT 1, since I did throw Cy Twombly's name into the mix and it's being discussed I figure I'll toss in my 2 cents: Yes, a lot of his work is 'scribbles' but there is some talent in the way he executed the painting. in his untitled piece from 1970, it looks like it was done on a chalkboard. In fact, everyone I've ever shown that piece to thinks it's a chalkboard. but it's not...he painted it to look like that and in a rather unique way...he sat on the shoulders of his friend so that he could create continuous lines without pauses in them. If you challenge anyone to recreate a Stik piece, someone with very basic art skills could do it almost flawlessly. If you try to recreate a Twombly, you'll come up atrociously short. would I pay $69.6m (ยฃ44.3m at the time) for it? Even if I had billions; no. But I can understand why people rave over his work. Even after all of this I haven't heard an incredible reason why you would buy a Stik. Even if I liked the style/image I'd take 2 hours out of my day and paint one. I know it was painted and he threw a bit of chalk dust on top. An average artist and pinstriper could do it easily and so could most people even students
Let's see it man...I don't see anybody else selling anything remotely similar for remotely the same prices. Anybody could do it sure, just like anybody could become an astronaut...but they don't because it's hard work.
Great things aren't typically the result of something that only that person can do, it's the fact that they did do it. Knocking that is clear sign of jealousy.
since I did throw Cy Twombly's name into the mix and it's being discussed I figure I'll toss in my 2 cents: Yes, a lot of his work is 'scribbles' but there is some talent in the way he executed the painting. in his untitled piece from 1970, it looks like it was done on a chalkboard. In fact, everyone I've ever shown that piece to thinks it's a chalkboard. but it's not...he painted it to look like that and in a rather unique way...he sat on the shoulders of his friend so that he could create continuous lines without pauses in them. If you challenge anyone to recreate a Stik piece, someone with very basic art skills could do it almost flawlessly. If you try to recreate a Twombly, you'll come up atrociously short. would I pay $69.6m (ยฃ44.3m at the time) for it? Even if I had billions; no. But I can understand why people rave over his work. Even after all of this I haven't heard an incredible reason why you would buy a Stik. Even if I liked the style/image I'd take 2 hours out of my day and paint one. I know it was painted and he threw a bit of chalk dust on top. An average artist and pinstriper could do it easily and so could most people even students Let's see it man...I don't see anybody else selling anything remotely similar for remotely the same prices. Anybody could do it sure, just like anybody could become an astronaut...but they don't because it's hard work. Great things aren't typically the result of something that only that person can do, it's the fact that they did do it. Knocking that is clear sign of jealousy.
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 3, 2016 23:33:56 GMT 1, oh yes forgive me, I'm too far gone because I can recognize the undeniable impact he's had.
I don't even own a piece of his, I said "if I were to." I think your comment puts you firmly in "reading comprehension issues" category.
I like some Banky's, dislike others. I was simply (apparently not simple enough) saying that I could justify buying a piece of his if I wanted to because it appeals to one of the reasons I buy art.
Not sure how that qualifies me as "up his butthole"
oh yes forgive me, I'm too far gone because I can recognize the undeniable impact he's had.
I don't even own a piece of his, I said "if I were to." I think your comment puts you firmly in "reading comprehension issues" category.
I like some Banky's, dislike others. I was simply (apparently not simple enough) saying that I could justify buying a piece of his if I wanted to because it appeals to one of the reasons I buy art.
Not sure how that qualifies me as "up his butthole"
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Sold, by docean on Jan 3, 2016 23:16:28 GMT 1, you should probably edit to at least tell us what piece...
you should probably edit to at least tell us what piece...
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 3, 2016 23:14:22 GMT 1, I enjoy Banksy's because of his significance to the scene, not the difficulty of the piece. He did a lot for the popularization of urban art and if I were to own a print of his it would be to own a piece of the history.
To me, Stik hasn't done a lot for the street art scene other than make a mockery of it.
I buy because I either admire the work that went into the piece, or I appreciate the significance of it and the artist. Stik appeals to neither of those categories for me.
I enjoy Banksy's because of his significance to the scene, not the difficulty of the piece. He did a lot for the popularization of urban art and if I were to own a print of his it would be to own a piece of the history.
To me, Stik hasn't done a lot for the street art scene other than make a mockery of it.
I buy because I either admire the work that went into the piece, or I appreciate the significance of it and the artist. Stik appeals to neither of those categories for me.
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 3, 2016 22:49:25 GMT 1, I should have said Twombly's art is absolute garbage.
**hops on photoshop to create a 4 layer stencil**
I should have said Twombly's art is absolute garbage. **hops on photoshop to create a 4 layer stencil**
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Jan 3, 2016 22:43:17 GMT 1, since I did throw Cy Twombly's name into the mix and it's being discussed I figure I'll toss in my 2 cents:
Yes, a lot of his work is 'scribbles' but there is some talent in the way he executed the painting.
in his untitled piece from 1970, it looks like it was done on a chalkboard. In fact, everyone I've ever shown that piece to thinks it's a chalkboard. but it's not...he painted it to look like that and in a rather unique way...he sat on the shoulders of his friend so that he could create continuous lines without pauses in them.
If you challenge anyone to recreate a Stik piece, someone with very basic art skills could do it almost flawlessly. If you try to recreate a Twombly, you'll come up atrociously short.
would I pay $69.6m (ยฃ44.3m at the time) for it? Even if I had billions; no. But I can understand why people rave over his work. Even after all of this I haven't heard an incredible reason why you would buy a Stik. Even if I liked the style/image I'd take 2 hours out of my day and paint one.
since I did throw Cy Twombly's name into the mix and it's being discussed I figure I'll toss in my 2 cents: Yes, a lot of his work is 'scribbles' but there is some talent in the way he executed the painting. in his untitled piece from 1970, it looks like it was done on a chalkboard. In fact, everyone I've ever shown that piece to thinks it's a chalkboard. but it's not...he painted it to look like that and in a rather unique way...he sat on the shoulders of his friend so that he could create continuous lines without pauses in them. If you challenge anyone to recreate a Stik piece, someone with very basic art skills could do it almost flawlessly. If you try to recreate a Twombly, you'll come up atrociously short. would I pay $69.6m (ยฃ44.3m at the time) for it? Even if I had billions; no. But I can understand why people rave over his work. Even after all of this I haven't heard an incredible reason why you would buy a Stik. Even if I liked the style/image I'd take 2 hours out of my day and paint one.
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POSE SPIRAL FOR SALE, by docean on Dec 31, 2015 18:46:08 GMT 1, Jangaloon
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POSE SPIRAL FOR SALE, by docean on Dec 31, 2015 17:50:39 GMT 1, I'd be interested but I'm trying to sell something first. went on a binge earlier this month so I need to thin the herd a bit
I'd be interested but I'm trying to sell something first. went on a binge earlier this month so I need to thin the herd a bit
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Shai Dahan - Graff Equestrian I & II release, by docean on Dec 31, 2015 15:14:35 GMT 1, This is far more subtle than Whatson. Both are great, imo.
This is far more subtle than Whatson. Both are great, imo.
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docoBANKSY tenner, by docean on Dec 31, 2015 15:02:52 GMT 1, What is his IG? I don't use Facebook.
Or, if you're feeling generous I would love one!
What is his IG? I don't use Facebook.
Or, if you're feeling generous I would love one!
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docoBANKSY tenner, by docean on Dec 31, 2015 14:47:09 GMT 1, I want one of these...to stick on a Banksy
I want one of these...to stick on a Banksy
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Dolk Paintbrush girl, by docean on Dec 31, 2015 14:30:24 GMT 1, Nice print, I like - but the wife would have issues with that scary look Same here... but my wife looks at the eyes different from me.. the girl is looking to the left and not straight ahead. I had never seen it as straight ahead until now...can't unsee that one.
Nice print, I like - but the wife would have issues with that scary look Same here... but my wife looks at the eyes different from me.. the girl is looking to the left and not straight ahead. I had never seen it as straight ahead until now...can't unsee that one.
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POSE SPIRAL FOR SALE, by docean on Dec 31, 2015 14:25:25 GMT 1, $1100...is that a typo?
I can buy this for sub-700 (incl. shipping) on eBay and have seen a dozen at cost.
$1100...is that a typo?
I can buy this for sub-700 (incl. shipping) on eBay and have seen a dozen at cost.
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Dec 30, 2015 2:03:40 GMT 1, ^ agreed.
Obviously everything is personal taste, that goes without saying. That's akin to saying "why do people like it? because they like it." which is a waste of a comment.
But what drives that personal taste? one person's personal taste does not dictate high secondary market prices...clearly there are a large number of people demanding the art so I was just trying to dig a little deeper into the underlying reasons that stick figures speak to you.
I respect anyone who makes art, so I wasn't trying to bash him or anyone who enjoys his work.
^ agreed.
Obviously everything is personal taste, that goes without saying. That's akin to saying "why do people like it? because they like it." which is a waste of a comment.
But what drives that personal taste? one person's personal taste does not dictate high secondary market prices...clearly there are a large number of people demanding the art so I was just trying to dig a little deeper into the underlying reasons that stick figures speak to you.
I respect anyone who makes art, so I wasn't trying to bash him or anyone who enjoys his work.
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Banksy โข Medicom โข Brandalised , by docean on Dec 30, 2015 0:54:42 GMT 1, Banksy or not (clearly not) I'm not paying $699
Looks awesome, but my bank account would not.
Banksy or not (clearly not) I'm not paying $699
Looks awesome, but my bank account would not.
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Raise the Caliber, by docean on Dec 30, 2015 0:51:57 GMT 1, bought a Rise Above for my friend since I've never missed a Shep on my internet
thought about buying one for myself but I've spent way too much lately...focusing on framing and thinning the collection a bit
bought a Rise Above for my friend since I've never missed a Shep on my internet
thought about buying one for myself but I've spent way too much lately...focusing on framing and thinning the collection a bit
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Dec 29, 2015 18:59:26 GMT 1, THE most pointless question ever asked about art. Why do people like....... More important question, how the hell does it seem worth while to even ask that?? Personal taste. Same reason I don't like pink and don't eat McDonald's. Get the f**k over it! It was a question aimed at trying to find an explanation for the absurd pricing...chill out.
THE most pointless question ever asked about art. Why do people like....... More important question, how the hell does it seem worth while to even ask that?? Personal taste. Same reason I don't like pink and don't eat McDonald's. Get the f**k over it! It was a question aimed at trying to find an explanation for the absurd pricing...chill out.
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Giveaway (now finished), by docean on Dec 29, 2015 18:56:29 GMT 1, 25A - good luck with the move
25A - good luck with the move
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Dec 29, 2015 18:38:56 GMT 1, I get the simplicity aspect, as well as his significance in the scene... but if you break it all down...he's really just making things anyone could do at age 5.For me to appreciate art, not only does it need to have underlying meaning...but I need to feel as if the artist put some time and effort into it... I often think people like __ artist because everyone else likes __ artist. (insert: Banksy, Stik, Warhol, etc.) David, I have heard that about various Artists works for as long as I can remember, in the end it just comes down to whether it floats your boat or not. As a wise old sage posted on here the other day ' Trash or Treasure'. I've heard it quite a bit too but this is one of the rare times it's probably the case. People say it about guys like Cy Twombly (scribbles on a canvas) or Jeff Koons (balloon dog sculpture); art that sells for tens of millions but they don't realize it probably did take considerable effort. If I liked a particular Stik image I could go buy a canvas and make a replica in under 2 hours with acrylic...or even less time with spray. In fact, I'm almost certain I saw a post on here recently where someone did just that because they didn't want to pay the absurd prices but they liked the image.
I get the simplicity aspect, as well as his significance in the scene... but if you break it all down...he's really just making things anyone could do at age 5.For me to appreciate art, not only does it need to have underlying meaning...but I need to feel as if the artist put some time and effort into it... I often think people like __ artist because everyone else likes __ artist. (insert: Banksy, Stik, Warhol, etc.) David, I have heard that about various Artists works for as long as I can remember, in the end it just comes down to whether it floats your boat or not. As a wise old sage posted on here the other day ' Trash or Treasure'. I've heard it quite a bit too but this is one of the rare times it's probably the case. People say it about guys like Cy Twombly (scribbles on a canvas) or Jeff Koons (balloon dog sculpture); art that sells for tens of millions but they don't realize it probably did take considerable effort. If I liked a particular Stik image I could go buy a canvas and make a replica in under 2 hours with acrylic...or even less time with spray. In fact, I'm almost certain I saw a post on here recently where someone did just that because they didn't want to pay the absurd prices but they liked the image.
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Dec 29, 2015 17:42:09 GMT 1, I get the simplicity aspect, as well as his significance in the scene...but if you break it all down...he's really just making things anyone could do at age 5.
For me to appreciate art, not only does it need to have underlying meaning...but I need to feel as if the artist put some time and effort into it...
I often think people like __ artist because everyone else likes __ artist. (insert: Banksy, Stik, Warhol, etc.)
I get the simplicity aspect, as well as his significance in the scene...but if you break it all down...he's really just making things anyone could do at age 5.
For me to appreciate art, not only does it need to have underlying meaning...but I need to feel as if the artist put some time and effort into it...
I often think people like __ artist because everyone else likes __ artist. (insert: Banksy, Stik, Warhol, etc.)
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Ben Eine - Riot Riot Riot & Cyrcle - Blind Faith 1/1, by docean on Dec 28, 2015 22:32:51 GMT 1, didn't this Snik sell on ebay a few days ago?
didn't this Snik sell on ebay a few days ago?
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Why do people like Stik?, by docean on Dec 28, 2015 22:28:13 GMT 1, Just looking for someone to shed some light as to why they love Stik art.
His work fetches insane prices and I can't comprehend what the allure is...I wouldn't pay $5 for it.
Just looking for someone to shed some light as to why they love Stik art.
His work fetches insane prices and I can't comprehend what the allure is...I wouldn't pay $5 for it.
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Share the STIK love!, by docean on Dec 28, 2015 21:49:56 GMT 1, for the life of me I will never see what people see in these.
wouldn't spend $10 on one.
can someone explain to me the allure? (serious question) I just don't get it.
for the life of me I will never see what people see in these.
wouldn't spend $10 on one.
can someone explain to me the allure? (serious question) I just don't get it.
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SOLD , by docean on Dec 24, 2015 19:37:15 GMT 1, It was just a simple question. I like the print so was trying to learn more before sending a PM
didn't mean to cause issues
It was just a simple question. I like the print so was trying to learn more before sending a PM
didn't mean to cause issues
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SOLD , by docean on Dec 24, 2015 19:08:25 GMT 1, so how can you tell it's real?
anyone could go to a print shop and make one unstamped
so how can you tell it's real?
anyone could go to a print shop and make one unstamped
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