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[chads007]

I remember you asking a similar thing for kunstrasen. Out of interest is it for historical analysis purposes.

[Wearology]

I was having a discussion with a colleague about the popularity of street art in the US versus the rest of the world.  I told him that there is actually a chart comparing street artists sales.  I didn't realize the chart was made up but I do recall that they spelled Banksy as Bansky which was telling.  As for Kunstrasen I didn't start anything I just offered my two pence worth on price, edition etc both publicly and by PM.   

[huxleypig]

If I remember correctly that was Google Trends data (how many times each of the artists was searched for) rather than sales data. The data was real, but like you said, it was 'Banksky' or similar, rather than the correct spelling.

[rjf76]

This chap's up on wall...diy book print framing. Only interested aesthetically - always brings a smile when walking past

[Coach]

Sept 24, 2016 15:32:00 GMT 1 rjf76 said:

This chap's up on wall...diy book print framing. Only interested aesthetically - always brings a smile when walking past

Looks fabulous. Did you buy or make the frame?

[AoT Framing]

”Mother and Child” Hand painted glass, lead, oak
100cm x 40cm
Unique and original work

[bentheartfan]

Sept 24, 2016 15:32:00 GMT 1 rjf76 said:

This chap's up on wall...diy book print framing. Only interested aesthetically - always brings a smile when walking past

Lovely ... have an orange version of this in my front hall in front of a window and love that I can see it from outside my house when coming home

[rjf76]

Sept 24, 2016 16:23:55 GMT 1 Coach said:

Sept 24, 2016 15:32:00 GMT 1 rjf76 said:

This chap's up on wall...diy book print framing. Only interested aesthetically - always brings a smile when walking past

Looks fabulous. Did you buy or make the frame?

Custom made frame with standard glass, spacers and mount. Framers in wales! Really great quality...£50 delivered. I placed print myself and fastened/hung with hardware.

[mojo]

Stik Keeping it Real

Link to Guardian

[rgc]

Saw these whilst out and about today....

[Dibbs 45]

Nov 8, 2016 13:51:08 GMT 1 rgc said:

Saw these whilst out and about today....

Surprised that hasn't been knocked down yet

[rgc]

[/quote]Surprised that hasn't been knocked down yet [/quote]


The new buildings and diggers seemed to be getting closer to it. Perhaps Stik has saved them for now.....

[Lord Lucas Roham]

Has Stik stopped realising prints? I've been in prison abroad for a number of years and missed the boat on him.

[t3c]

probably worth going back to prison when you realise how much prints are now going for

[Poster Bob]

Nov 9, 2016 15:43:37 GMT 1 Romulus said:

Nov 9, 2016 13:10:16 GMT 1 Lord Lucas Roham said:

Has Stik stopped realising prints? I've been in prison abroad for a number of years and missed the boat on him.

He's due to release one before the end of the year

That's too bad as the whole thing is going to turn into a massive shitstorm no matter what he does. 

[Deleted]

I would be very surprised if he releases one before the end of the year. He cant even get his OG's out at the moment.

[dundun]

What's the holdup? It's not like his work is hard to create

[Deleted]

Nov 9, 2016 17:25:50 GMT 1 Romulus said:

I guess he's made a rod for his own back. By shutting down his print releases while continually highlighting growing auction sales via his Facebook account, he's building up new levels of expectation for a future print. It wasn't long ago that he said a new print would be out this year, so here's hoping.

[chads007]

Nov 9, 2016 17:25:50 GMT 1 Romulus said:

I guess he's made a rod for his own back. By shutting down his print releases while continually highlighting growing auction sales via his Facebook account, he's building up new levels of expectation for a future print. It wasn't long ago that he said a new print would be out this year, so here's hoping.

He is a master self promoter when you check his fb with lots of auction and price references, do other artists discussed here do it to that extent

[tartarus]

Nov 9, 2016 17:53:02 GMT 1 chads007 said:

Nov 9, 2016 17:25:50 GMT 1 Romulus said:

I guess he's made a rod for his own back. By shutting down his print releases while continually highlighting growing auction sales via his Facebook account, he's building up new levels of expectation for a future print. It wasn't long ago that he said a new print would be out this year, so here's hoping.

He is a master self promoter when you check his fb with lots of auction and price references, do other artists discussed here do it to that extent

Probably not. But then they dont as a rule have his back ground either. I think he is probably just rather proud of the way things have turned out for him. From homeless to where he is now, i can see why he would be proud of those results he posts. 

[chads007]

Nov 9, 2016 18:03:28 GMT 1 Romulus said:

Nov 9, 2016 17:53:02 GMT 1 chads007 said:

He is a master self promoter when you check his fb with lots of auction and price references, do other artists discussed here do it to that extent

I like his work, but find the relentless posting about auction prices a big turn off

I'm not keen either. Leaves a bad taste, is unnecessary, very un-street, and against his anti capitalist, socialist principles. In my opinion. I'm sure those following him on social media are aware of prices or don't care and just want to enjoy his free street work and the posters. Why highlight the auctions unless it's for a charitable cause, which isn't always the case.

[Coach]

Nov 9, 2016 17:53:02 GMT 1 chads007 said:

Nov 9, 2016 17:25:50 GMT 1 Romulus said:

I guess he's made a rod for his own back. By shutting down his print releases while continually highlighting growing auction sales via his Facebook account, he's building up new levels of expectation for a future print. It wasn't long ago that he said a new print would be out this year, so here's hoping.

He is a master self promoter when you check his fb with lots of auction and price references, do other artists discussed here do it to that extent

Not that I have ever seen. I find it rather strange. Of course, it's completely up to him.

[chads007]

Nov 9, 2016 18:21:25 GMT 1 Coach said:

Nov 9, 2016 17:53:02 GMT 1 chads007 said:

He is a master self promoter when you check his fb with lots of auction and price references, do other artists discussed here do it to that extent

Not that I have ever seen. I find it rather strange. Of course, it's completely up to him.

[chads007]

[tartarus]

Nov 9, 2016 18:19:28 GMT 1 chads007 said:

Nov 9, 2016 18:03:28 GMT 1 Romulus said:

I like his work, but find the relentless posting about auction prices a big turn off

I'm not keen either. Leaves a bad taste, is unnecessary, very un-street, and against his anti capitalist, socialist principles. In my opinion. I'm sure those following him on social media are aware of prices or don't care and just want to enjoy his free street work and the posters. Why highlight the auctions unless it's for a charitable cause, which isn't always the case.

Seems a little over the top as a reaction. I guess your avatar is a sketch he did for you for free is it? Still, you keep pissing on his fireworks. 

[chads007]

Nov 9, 2016 18:30:41 GMT 1 tartarus said:

Nov 9, 2016 18:19:28 GMT 1 chads007 said:

I'm not keen either. Leaves a bad taste, is unnecessary, very un-street, and against his anti capitalist, socialist principles. In my opinion. I'm sure those following him on social media are aware of prices or don't care and just want to enjoy his free street work and the posters. Why highlight the auctions unless it's for a charitable cause, which isn't always the case.

Seems a little over the top as a reaction. I guess your avatar is a sketch he did for you for free is it? Still, you keep pissing on his fireworks. 

This is not a 'reaction', 'over', or otherwise, it is simply an opinion, which I'm entitled to. It shows I'm unbiased, as I have that little drawing, which I love, regardless.
I understand you have several works, know stik personally, and regularly visit his studio. That informs your opinion and your vested interests.
No one is pissing on anyone, so stop getting your knickers in a twist.

[chads007]

The insinuation that I have something and this can't be critical or express an opinion, is absurd too and shows (your) blighted thinking.

[tartarus]

Nov 9, 2016 18:34:12 GMT 1 chads007 said:

Nov 9, 2016 18:30:41 GMT 1 tartarus said:

Seems a little over the top as a reaction. I guess your avatar is a sketch he did for you for free is it? Still, you keep pissing on his fireworks. 

This is not a 'reaction', 'over', or otherwise, it is simply an opinion, which I'm entitled to. It shows I'm unbiased, as I have that little drawing, which I love, regardless.
I understand you have several works, know stik personally, and regularly visit his studio. That informs your opinion and your vested interests.
No one is pissing on anyone, so stop getting your knickers in a twist.

ok, so i know him a bit better than you do, and i explained why i think he does it. You seem to have an axe to grid regarding it. Which is odd since all he ever did was something nice for you. Just my opinion though. my knickers arent in a twist, although it does seem a pretty wanky way to talk about him, when he does plenty of good things for other people. 

[tartarus]

Nov 9, 2016 18:37:55 GMT 1 chads007 said:

The insinuation that I have something and this can't be critical or express an opinion, is absurd too and shows (your) blighted thinking.

Just seems pretty ungratefull and bitchy to be fair. Your having a dig at him for something that is no big deal. 

[chads007]

Nov 9, 2016 18:40:48 GMT 1 tartarus said:

Nov 9, 2016 18:34:12 GMT 1 chads007 said:

This is not a 'reaction', 'over', or otherwise, it is simply an opinion, which I'm entitled to. It shows I'm unbiased, as I have that little drawing, which I love, regardless.
I understand you have several works, know stik personally, and regularly visit his studio. That informs your opinion and your vested interests.
No one is pissing on anyone, so stop getting your knickers in a twist.

ok, so i know him a bit better than you do, and i explained why i think he does it. You seem to have an axe to grid regarding it. Which is odd since all he ever did was something nice for you. Just my opinion though. my knickers arent in a twist, although it does seem a pretty wanky way to talk about him, when he does plenty of good things for other people. 

Expressing one negative opinion means that I have an axe to grind, when I've been nothing but positive about him overall? I don't think so.
Again, because he did something 'nice', which I'm grateful for, means that should silence criticism? Bit scary when you get into that kind of thinking.
You're a friend of his, have several works, you can't express an objective opinion by default I'm afraid.

Said what I've had to, I'm not getting into a slinging match.