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New Nick Walker, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2014 14:09:47 GMT 1, Nick Walker takes a bit of a bashing on here though sometimes. Why is that?
I think it's as simple as the repetition of an idea leading to people seeing it as banal.
(I'd hasten to add there are numerous artists who fall into this category presently including such luminaries as dface and pure evil)
Nick Walker takes a bit of a bashing on here though sometimes. Why is that? I think it's as simple as the repetition of an idea leading to people seeing it as banal. (I'd hasten to add there are numerous artists who fall into this category presently including such luminaries as dface and pure evil)
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dreadnatty
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New Nick Walker, by dreadnatty on Oct 11, 2014 15:37:18 GMT 1, Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? I have....he is actually a very nice guy. Say what you will about his latest stuff but youre off base if youre trying to insinuate that he is not a good guy.
Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? I have....he is actually a very nice guy. Say what you will about his latest stuff but youre off base if youre trying to insinuate that he is not a good guy.
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illu
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New Nick Walker, by illu on Oct 11, 2014 15:43:15 GMT 1, we all know he can do better...wish I had a tma
we all know he can do better...wish I had a tma
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New Nick Walker, by Dice on Oct 11, 2014 16:22:43 GMT 1, Awful print IMO. I can't see anything to like about it at all. There's too much black, the outlines are all fuzzy or hairy not sure which, the weird purple blue colour doesn't go well either.
TMA empire ap, now that's a nice print!
Awful print IMO. I can't see anything to like about it at all. There's too much black, the outlines are all fuzzy or hairy not sure which, the weird purple blue colour doesn't go well either.
TMA empire ap, now that's a nice print!
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New Nick Walker, by thomasmer on Oct 11, 2014 16:58:13 GMT 1, Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? I have....he is actually a very nice guy. Say what you will about his latest stuff but youre off base if youre trying to insinuate that he is not a good guy. I'm not, just never seen him smile!
Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? I have....he is actually a very nice guy. Say what you will about his latest stuff but youre off base if youre trying to insinuate that he is not a good guy. I'm not, just never seen him smile!
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New Nick Walker, by Cornish Crayon on Oct 11, 2014 17:01:02 GMT 1, Does that mean that pure evil is a t**t as well ? And that bloody Banksy, I've seen his travel mugs in poundland, you can't get more commercial than that, milking it for every penny ......!!!!!!!! I don't understand the point your making? So!!
Does that mean that pure evil is a t**t as well ? And that bloody Banksy, I've seen his travel mugs in poundland, you can't get more commercial than that, milking it for every penny ......!!!!!!!! I don't understand the point your making? So!!
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New Nick Walker, by thomasmer on Oct 11, 2014 17:43:20 GMT 1, I just turned to stone.
I just turned to stone.
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New Nick Walker, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2014 18:25:20 GMT 1, Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him.
Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him.
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New Nick Walker, by Deleted on Oct 11, 2014 18:26:40 GMT 1,
or this.
or this.
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New Nick Walker, by Dr Plip on Oct 11, 2014 23:50:33 GMT 1, Nick Walker takes a bit of a bashing on here though sometimes. Why is that? I think it's as simple as the repetition of an idea leading to people seeing it as banal. (I'd hasten to add there are numerous artists who fall into this category presently including such luminaries as dface and pure evil) Fair enough. Thanks for the reply.
Nick Walker takes a bit of a bashing on here though sometimes. Why is that? I think it's as simple as the repetition of an idea leading to people seeing it as banal. (I'd hasten to add there are numerous artists who fall into this category presently including such luminaries as dface and pure evil) Fair enough. Thanks for the reply.
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New Nick Walker, by Deleted on Oct 12, 2014 0:25:21 GMT 1, I think it's as simple as the repetition of an idea leading to people seeing it as banal. (I'd hasten to add there are numerous artists who fall into this category presently including such luminaries as dface and pure evil) Maybe it's because of his manner or attitude, I have met the man only twice and both times he has come across as a total arse. I can only assume that others have had this feeling as you are right, he does not get any where near the respect he deserves on this forum, for someone who was there or there about in the early days Nick's new work should be creating the same excitement as d*face or Eine. I do not own any of his work any more for that reason.. This is of course just my personal view. 1. not many ppl here would've met him
2.does dface and eine create a level of excitement?
3. these artists all have incredibly similar failings - unfortunately
I think it's as simple as the repetition of an idea leading to people seeing it as banal. (I'd hasten to add there are numerous artists who fall into this category presently including such luminaries as dface and pure evil) Maybe it's because of his manner or attitude, I have met the man only twice and both times he has come across as a total arse. I can only assume that others have had this feeling as you are right, he does not get any where near the respect he deserves on this forum, for someone who was there or there about in the early days Nick's new work should be creating the same excitement as d*face or Eine. I do not own any of his work any more for that reason.. This is of course just my personal view. 1. not many ppl here would've met him
2.does dface and eine create a level of excitement?
3. these artists all have incredibly similar failings - unfortunately
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New Nick Walker, by Skippy on Oct 12, 2014 1:30:13 GMT 1, Click thck thck .......can't be arsed
I like NW and enjoy his instagram not afraid to post anything that doesn't pander to this forum, keep it up and like the black swan river choose the best route to you that gets you where you want to be.....anyway who gives a shit ...good on Ya
Click thck thck .......can't be arsed
I like NW and enjoy his instagram not afraid to post anything that doesn't pander to this forum, keep it up and like the black swan river choose the best route to you that gets you where you want to be.....anyway who gives a shit ...good on Ya
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New Nick Walker, by dazarino on Oct 12, 2014 17:51:36 GMT 1, I know people bash him on here but a painting of his is still on the wanted list for me.I do have a sneaky feeling though that once his prints start to fail to sell out instantly he will change his theme. I do like the way most of his drops are lottery based though . More fans get a chance to own a piece
I know people bash him on here but a painting of his is still on the wanted list for me.I do have a sneaky feeling though that once his prints start to fail to sell out instantly he will change his theme. I do like the way most of his drops are lottery based though . More fans get a chance to own a piece
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New Nick Walker, by chrispa on Oct 12, 2014 18:31:29 GMT 1, Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him. Blimey. Simon Pegg has let himself go.....
Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him. Blimey. Simon Pegg has let himself go.....
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New Nick Walker, by maddoghoek100 on Oct 13, 2014 6:37:01 GMT 1, nick is an extremely nice guy in my limited meetings with him. I dont think this is the print i would have most liked to see. He did a street piece here in NYC that i think is a similar concept that I like a lot better. Im certainly in for a book though, and i would predict a hand finished book is substantially more expensive than the reg, but if it is reasonable it is likely a go for me:
nick is an extremely nice guy in my limited meetings with him. I dont think this is the print i would have most liked to see. He did a street piece here in NYC that i think is a similar concept that I like a lot better. Im certainly in for a book though, and i would predict a hand finished book is substantially more expensive than the reg, but if it is reasonable it is likely a go for me:
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New Nick Walker, by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 14:28:25 GMT 1, nick is an extremely nice guy in my limited meetings with him. I dont think this is the print i would have most liked to see. He did a street piece here in NYC that i think is a similar concept that I like a lot better. Im certainly in for a book though, and i would predict a hand finished book is substantially more expensive than the reg, but if it is reasonable it is likely a go for me: that is one hot pair of legs walking by ;-).
nick is an extremely nice guy in my limited meetings with him. I dont think this is the print i would have most liked to see. He did a street piece here in NYC that i think is a similar concept that I like a lot better. Im certainly in for a book though, and i would predict a hand finished book is substantially more expensive than the reg, but if it is reasonable it is likely a go for me: that is one hot pair of legs walking by ;-).
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New Nick Walker, by Rolex on Oct 13, 2014 14:31:29 GMT 1, nick is an extremely nice guy in my limited meetings with him. I dont think this is the print i would have most liked to see. He did a street piece here in NYC that i think is a similar concept that I like a lot better. Im certainly in for a book though, and i would predict a hand finished book is substantially more expensive than the reg, but if it is reasonable it is likely a go for me: that is one hot pair of legs walking by ;-). She knows.
nick is an extremely nice guy in my limited meetings with him. I dont think this is the print i would have most liked to see. He did a street piece here in NYC that i think is a similar concept that I like a lot better. Im certainly in for a book though, and i would predict a hand finished book is substantially more expensive than the reg, but if it is reasonable it is likely a go for me: that is one hot pair of legs walking by ;-). She knows.
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New Nick Walker, by daveart on Oct 13, 2014 14:42:00 GMT 1, I have great respect for any artist that puts their time and effort in and puts themselves out for criticism and feedback. it baffles me why people go the extra step beyond 'i dont like it ' to kind of attacking the artist. trust me .. look through all the warhol's ever made or haring's or any artist really.. and i challenge you to say every piece they created would make your wall ( i'm just assuming you wouldnt like Warhol's vast editions on male anatomy in your living room.. but hey .. to each their own ) .. i dont collect NW ..but since not everyone can snap up Banksy canvases at 100k a pop .. lets be happy there are guys putting out cool work at price points we can enjoy and talk about.. for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ?
I have great respect for any artist that puts their time and effort in and puts themselves out for criticism and feedback. it baffles me why people go the extra step beyond 'i dont like it ' to kind of attacking the artist. trust me .. look through all the warhol's ever made or haring's or any artist really.. and i challenge you to say every piece they created would make your wall ( i'm just assuming you wouldnt like Warhol's vast editions on male anatomy in your living room.. but hey .. to each their own ) .. i dont collect NW ..but since not everyone can snap up Banksy canvases at 100k a pop .. lets be happy there are guys putting out cool work at price points we can enjoy and talk about.. for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ?
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New Nick Walker, by bone on Oct 13, 2014 16:18:23 GMT 1, I have great respect for any artist that puts their time and effort in and puts themselves out for criticism and feedback. it baffles me why people go the extra step beyond 'i dont like it ' to kind of attacking the artist. trust me .. look through all the warhol's ever made or haring's or any artist really.. and i challenge you to say every piece they created would make your wall ( i'm just assuming you wouldnt like Warhol's vast editions on male anatomy in your living room.. but hey .. to each their own ) .. i dont collect NW ..but since not everyone can snap up Banksy canvases at 100k a pop .. lets be happy there are guys putting out cool work at price points we can enjoy and talk about.. for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ?
I get what you are saying, but his price point is not really at a 18 year old spending level, atleaSt not most beginner collectors. I'm sure This print will probably be +500usd
I have great respect for any artist that puts their time and effort in and puts themselves out for criticism and feedback. it baffles me why people go the extra step beyond 'i dont like it ' to kind of attacking the artist. trust me .. look through all the warhol's ever made or haring's or any artist really.. and i challenge you to say every piece they created would make your wall ( i'm just assuming you wouldnt like Warhol's vast editions on male anatomy in your living room.. but hey .. to each their own ) .. i dont collect NW ..but since not everyone can snap up Banksy canvases at 100k a pop .. lets be happy there are guys putting out cool work at price points we can enjoy and talk about.. for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ? I get what you are saying, but his price point is not really at a 18 year old spending level, atleaSt not most beginner collectors. I'm sure This print will probably be +500usd
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New Nick Walker, by maddoghoek100 on Oct 13, 2014 16:32:03 GMT 1, well these wont be cheap by any stretch, and nick is a well established name, so im not sure i would recommend it as an entry point to get into the game. Probably a pretty good number of ground floor options i would go to first. If i was recommending Nick as an entry point this is also likely not the piece i would recommend. All that said people should buy what they like, if you like it in time folks will come around.
for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ?
well these wont be cheap by any stretch, and nick is a well established name, so im not sure i would recommend it as an entry point to get into the game. Probably a pretty good number of ground floor options i would go to first. If i was recommending Nick as an entry point this is also likely not the piece i would recommend. All that said people should buy what they like, if you like it in time folks will come around. for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ?
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New Nick Walker, by daveart on Oct 13, 2014 17:14:24 GMT 1, i hear what you are saying Bone and Maddog .. my point was really though that while NW may not be attractive to people who have followed the scene for ten years... every year there is a new group of people that say "hey , that's interesting..." and it is NEW to them. so why not. jump in. enjoy. and even $500 isnt a terrible price point.
i hear what you are saying Bone and Maddog .. my point was really though that while NW may not be attractive to people who have followed the scene for ten years... every year there is a new group of people that say "hey , that's interesting..." and it is NEW to them. so why not. jump in. enjoy. and even $500 isnt a terrible price point.
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New Nick Walker, by nacional on Oct 13, 2014 18:58:02 GMT 1, In all this talk about "why do people bash NW"....noone in this thread, or any thread I could readily find, have actually bashed NW...the critique is directed where it should be, at his art.
To resume:
NW seems to be a perfectly nice dude, who may be prone to a range of emotions like a normal human being. His art has become rather repetitive and over-reliant on a single theme/ concept. Diminishing returns are being served up in terms of some people, ahem, digging him. He has a family, mortgage and bills to pay. He continues to do financially well from the TMA/ Vandal stuff.
Good luck to him!!
Seem fair???
In all this talk about "why do people bash NW"....noone in this thread, or any thread I could readily find, have actually bashed NW...the critique is directed where it should be, at his art.
To resume:
NW seems to be a perfectly nice dude, who may be prone to a range of emotions like a normal human being. His art has become rather repetitive and over-reliant on a single theme/ concept. Diminishing returns are being served up in terms of some people, ahem, digging him. He has a family, mortgage and bills to pay. He continues to do financially well from the TMA/ Vandal stuff.
Good luck to him!!
Seem fair???
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New Nick Walker, by Snakes on Oct 13, 2014 21:40:39 GMT 1, Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him. Looks more like wind than a smile
Has anyone ever seen Nick Walker smile? Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him. Looks more like wind than a smile
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New Nick Walker, by Deleted on Oct 13, 2014 22:38:22 GMT 1, Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him. Looks more like wind than a smile How you doing J ?
Yeah, but only got this one picture of me smiling next to him. Looks more like wind than a smile How you doing J ?
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New Nick Walker, by Snakes on Oct 13, 2014 22:55:14 GMT 1, All good this end cheers mate
All good this end cheers mate
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New Nick Walker, by BKBOI on Oct 14, 2014 3:27:19 GMT 1, well these wont be cheap by any stretch, and nick is a well established name, so im not sure i would recommend it as an entry point to get into the game. Probably a pretty good number of ground floor options i would go to first. If i was recommending Nick as an entry point this is also likely not the piece i would recommend. All that said people should buy what they like, if you like it in time folks will come around. for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ? I would ask that 18 year old to pick up some Obey prints to start with. There is the Faile 150 if you have deeper pockets in college. Nick Walker's price point is nowhere near entry level, IMO.
well these wont be cheap by any stretch, and nick is a well established name, so im not sure i would recommend it as an entry point to get into the game. Probably a pretty good number of ground floor options i would go to first. If i was recommending Nick as an entry point this is also likely not the piece i would recommend. All that said people should buy what they like, if you like it in time folks will come around. for some 18 year old new to the scene and who was 9 when Banksy work was affordable. id have a hard time telling this persion as a new collector to not jump on a NW piece to get into the game. why not ? whats the risk ? I would ask that 18 year old to pick up some Obey prints to start with. There is the Faile 150 if you have deeper pockets in college. Nick Walker's price point is nowhere near entry level, IMO.
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New Nick Walker, by curiousgeorge on Oct 14, 2014 13:49:55 GMT 1, To single NW out for being a bit samey while the the forum laps up some of the dreadful offerings from others is just plain crazy
NW might get a bad press because people got fingers burned….ouch
To single NW out for being a bit samey while the the forum laps up some of the dreadful offerings from others is just plain crazy
NW might get a bad press because people got fingers burned….ouch
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New Nick Walker, by FЯ on Oct 14, 2014 14:02:58 GMT 1, To single NW out for being a bit samey while the the forum laps up some of the dreadful offerings from others is just plain crazy NW might get a bad press because people got fingers burned….ouch
<<< or maybe someone is protecting their collection.
To single NW out for being a bit samey while the the forum laps up some of the dreadful offerings from others is just plain crazy NW might get a bad press because people got fingers burned….ouch <<< or maybe someone is protecting their collection.
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New Nick Walker, by kel on Oct 14, 2014 14:08:19 GMT 1, Just checking through old messages and remember speaking to PUD in relation to a Sydney piece he had from Nick Walker. Cant believe that conversation was 6 years ago but more importantly that NW is easily in my top 10 pieces I have seen on this forum.
Just checking through old messages and remember speaking to PUD in relation to a Sydney piece he had from Nick Walker. Cant believe that conversation was 6 years ago but more importantly that NW is easily in my top 10 pieces I have seen on this forum.
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