njr911
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by njr911 on Nov 30, 2016 9:47:50 GMT 1, DSTQ by Dface and a DiFaced tenner.
I still have them both
DSTQ by Dface and a DiFaced tenner.
I still have them both
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bigp
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by bigp on Nov 30, 2016 9:48:21 GMT 1,
About 4/5 years ago I remember making the 3 hour journey from Bristol to Brighton with a pocket full of cash.To purchase my first Banksy which had no Coa but had a hand written receipt and a promise from the owner it was real.I remember driving home thinking what have I done,I've just handed over all that cash for something that may or may not be a "Banksy".But luckily it was ok and it still makes me smile everytime I look at it.
About 4/5 years ago I remember making the 3 hour journey from Bristol to Brighton with a pocket full of cash.To purchase my first Banksy which had no Coa but had a hand written receipt and a promise from the owner it was real.I remember driving home thinking what have I done,I've just handed over all that cash for something that may or may not be a "Banksy".But luckily it was ok and it still makes me smile everytime I look at it.
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cyberkid
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by cyberkid on Nov 30, 2016 10:11:17 GMT 1, around 2000. it was the "hype" about the new century and fears about a computer bug etc... I bought a limited print from a german "zero movement" artist.
Otto Piene: โ...a zone of silence and of pure possibilities for a new beginning.โ I still own many of the old "Zero" artworks.
Zero @ Guggenheim 2015 ...nothing to do with street art or Banksy. "Exit to the gift shop" changed it ! ;-)
around 2000. it was the "hype" about the new century and fears about a computer bug etc... I bought a limited print from a german "zero movement" artist. Otto Piene: โ...a zone of silence and of pure possibilities for a new beginning.โ I still own many of the old "Zero" artworks. Zero @ Guggenheim 2015 ...nothing to do with street art or Banksy. "Exit to the gift shop" changed it ! ;-)
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 30, 2016 10:15:28 GMT 1, Boom.
Boom.
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Dr Plip
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Dr Plip on Nov 30, 2016 10:58:42 GMT 1, No picture but an AP woodcut by Billy hamper aka Childish 1988 Ooh........nice. If you don't mind me asking, what was the subject matter?
No picture but an AP woodcut by Billy hamper aka Childish 1988 Ooh........nice. If you don't mind me asking, what was the subject matter?
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Viking Surfer
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Viking Surfer on Nov 30, 2016 11:57:52 GMT 1,
Blew my mind seeing these for sale on the POW website in 2004.
If only!
Blew my mind seeing these for sale on the POW website in 2004. If only!
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Aza
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Aza on Nov 30, 2016 20:59:39 GMT 1, CWSB print from POW. Didn't really fancy any of the canvases
CWSB print from POW. Didn't really fancy any of the canvases
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Justdave
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Justdave on Nov 30, 2016 22:14:13 GMT 1,
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greedy21
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January 2015
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by greedy21 on Nov 30, 2016 22:31:21 GMT 1,
Wasn't my very first purchase but the one that got me hooked/into art.
Wasn't my very first purchase but the one that got me hooked/into art.
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Daniel Silk on Dec 2, 2016 2:43:57 GMT 1, I wonder how many of us first came across this type of art due to Banksy? Maybe he was not your first purchase, but his media coverage introduced you to other artists in the scene.
I wonder how many of us first came across this type of art due to Banksy? Maybe he was not your first purchase, but his media coverage introduced you to other artists in the scene.
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sugar72
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August 2016
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by sugar72 on Dec 2, 2016 8:22:28 GMT 1, I wonder how many of us first came across this type of art due to Banksy? Maybe he was not your first purchase, but his media coverage introduced you to other artists in the scene.
I have always been aware of Banksy and would like one of his pieces but never cam looking for one in the first place. For me he is certainly a figure I respect but not the only, main reason I have started purchasing urban art
I wonder how many of us first came across this type of art due to Banksy? Maybe he was not your first purchase, but his media coverage introduced you to other artists in the scene. I have always been aware of Banksy and would like one of his pieces but never cam looking for one in the first place. For me he is certainly a figure I respect but not the only, main reason I have started purchasing urban art
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 20:49:03 GMT 1, What was the very first piece of Art that you ever Bought? My my very first was this In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold. I was lucky enough to be there at the right time and got the 1st class and numbered 1/150, signed James Cauty. I was taking part in the London to Brighton Mini run, and I just managed to squeeze this in through the roll cage and into the back of the Mini to get it home I remember it well, it had about an inch to spare coz getting it in through the door was tricky with a full roll cage including door bars and angled bar across the back seat area. please post your first ever Art buy put photos and story if possible.
I've lived in Brighton since 2001. I too was lucky enough to buy the 1st, 2nd and 3rd class signed stamps, the day before Royal Mail sent their cease and desist notice to artrepublic. However, my first purchase was an Ann Carrington in 2002, funnily enough also a stamp.
What was the very first piece of Art that you ever Bought? My my very first was this In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold. I was lucky enough to be there at the right time and got the 1st class and numbered 1/150, signed James Cauty. I was taking part in the London to Brighton Mini run, and I just managed to squeeze this in through the roll cage and into the back of the Mini to get it home I remember it well, it had about an inch to spare coz getting it in through the door was tricky with a full roll cage including door bars and angled bar across the back seat area. please post your first ever Art buy put photos and story if possible. I've lived in Brighton since 2001. I too was lucky enough to buy the 1st, 2nd and 3rd class signed stamps, the day before Royal Mail sent their cease and desist notice to artrepublic. However, my first purchase was an Ann Carrington in 2002, funnily enough also a stamp.
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mrizzle
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January 2016
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by mrizzle on Jul 23, 2017 21:24:07 GMT 1, My first purchase was Banksy's Barcode. I bought it using my birthday money for my 21st birthday and solely bought it because I really liked the image. In fact I only became aware of the image because it was shown in a tiny feature in a copy of FHM the month before my birthday, alongside an image of Jamie Hewlett's 'Big Sponge Finger'.
A signed version was only about ยฃ50 more than the unsigned print. How much have I kicked myself over the years for not having spent the extra money!! Also, in my youthful naivety, I misplaced the POW Banksy mini books which I bought with the print. What a berk.
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In truth, I've not purchased anything of similar degrees of significance since. I've the odd Blek Le Rat and Mighty Mo but it's largely about how much you enjoy an image for me rather than a name. Had my eyes opened to a number of new (and relatively) inexpensive artists recently on here who I'd hope to get some work from but I've also learnt how hard this can be when they drop.
The pics of Barcode were taken about 7 months ago in order to pursue the replacement COA which I also managed to lose in previous house moves post uni and beyond. Sometimes I am amazed at my own idiocy. I'm pleased to be able to say that a replacement COA has been approved and is pending but it did take about the full 7 months to get to this stage.
My first purchase was Banksy's Barcode. I bought it using my birthday money for my 21st birthday and solely bought it because I really liked the image. In fact I only became aware of the image because it was shown in a tiny feature in a copy of FHM the month before my birthday, alongside an image of Jamie Hewlett's 'Big Sponge Finger'. A signed version was only about ยฃ50 more than the unsigned print. How much have I kicked myself over the years for not having spent the extra money!! Also, in my youthful naivety, I misplaced the POW Banksy mini books which I bought with the print. What a berk. [ how to upload a photo on internethow to upload a photo on internetIn truth, I've not purchased anything of similar degrees of significance since. I've the odd Blek Le Rat and Mighty Mo but it's largely about how much you enjoy an image for me rather than a name. Had my eyes opened to a number of new (and relatively) inexpensive artists recently on here who I'd hope to get some work from but I've also learnt how hard this can be when they drop. The pics of Barcode were taken about 7 months ago in order to pursue the replacement COA which I also managed to lose in previous house moves post uni and beyond. Sometimes I am amazed at my own idiocy. I'm pleased to be able to say that a replacement COA has been approved and is pending but it did take about the full 7 months to get to this stage.
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mfb
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April 2017
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by mfb on Jul 23, 2017 21:51:24 GMT 1, Mine was Dolk zooicide
Mine was Dolk zooicide
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mfb
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by mfb on Jul 23, 2017 21:55:24 GMT 1,
I also bought Dolk the last mona and emailed HMP to see if I could actually have the last mona 250/250 and they actually sent it to me. Unfortunately I sold it which is a big regret
I also bought Dolk the last mona and emailed HMP to see if I could actually have the last mona 250/250 and they actually sent it to me. Unfortunately I sold it which is a big regret
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darren6
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June 2016
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by darren6 on Jul 23, 2017 22:27:36 GMT 1, Mine was Nick Smith
Mine was Nick Smith
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mose
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by mose on Jul 23, 2017 22:30:45 GMT 1,
Pigface(band) Easy Nuns stretched tour backdrop.
Pigface(band) Easy Nuns stretched tour backdrop.
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 22:38:04 GMT 1, The first I ever owned was a Banksy Rude Copper (fortunate present!) The first I ever bought was Dolk - Che.
The first I ever owned was a Banksy Rude Copper (fortunate present!) The first I ever bought was Dolk - Che.
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seanburke
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by seanburke on Jul 24, 2017 9:09:41 GMT 1, I always had a thing for street art and fell in love with Harringtons work after seeing his huge Brick Lane work in 2011 but was never in a position to buy a print. Roll forward to 2014 and I was sitting in bed at Christmas when I saw a local pop-up gallery was selling a framed Modern Monarchy A/P (I didn't know what an A/P was at the time!)
It was my absolute favorite CH image, a restaurant in Dublin had one hanging up and I used to pop in to look at it... Never even thought about being able to own one, So rang to find out the price and was heartbroken as I had no idea it would be so much.... 2 weeks later I got an unexpected bonus in work for almost the exact amount and didn't think twice.....
It's my absolute prize possession and marks a very special time in my life - both good and bad and I've never looked back......
I always had a thing for street art and fell in love with Harringtons work after seeing his huge Brick Lane work in 2011 but was never in a position to buy a print. Roll forward to 2014 and I was sitting in bed at Christmas when I saw a local pop-up gallery was selling a framed Modern Monarchy A/P (I didn't know what an A/P was at the time!) It was my absolute favorite CH image, a restaurant in Dublin had one hanging up and I used to pop in to look at it... Never even thought about being able to own one, So rang to find out the price and was heartbroken as I had no idea it would be so much.... 2 weeks later I got an unexpected bonus in work for almost the exact amount and didn't think twice..... It's my absolute prize possession and marks a very special time in my life - both good and bad and I've never looked back......
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Jul 24, 2017 10:22:29 GMT 1, I always had a thing for street art and fell in love with Harringtons work after seeing his huge Brick Lane work in 2011 but was never in a position to buy a print. Roll forward to 2014 and I was sitting in bed at Christmas when I saw a local pop-up gallery was selling a framed Modern Monarchy A/P (I didn't know what an A/P was at the time!) It was my absolute favorite CH image, a restaurant in Dublin had one hanging up and I used to pop in to look at it... Never even thought about being able to own one, So rang to find out the price and was heartbroken as I had no idea it would be so much.... 2 weeks later I got an unexpected bonus in work for almost the exact amount and didn't think twice..... It's my absolute prize possession and marks a very special time in my life - both good and bad and I've never looked back......
Best thing I have read on here in ages well done mate, a cracking print.
I always had a thing for street art and fell in love with Harringtons work after seeing his huge Brick Lane work in 2011 but was never in a position to buy a print. Roll forward to 2014 and I was sitting in bed at Christmas when I saw a local pop-up gallery was selling a framed Modern Monarchy A/P (I didn't know what an A/P was at the time!) It was my absolute favorite CH image, a restaurant in Dublin had one hanging up and I used to pop in to look at it... Never even thought about being able to own one, So rang to find out the price and was heartbroken as I had no idea it would be so much.... 2 weeks later I got an unexpected bonus in work for almost the exact amount and didn't think twice..... It's my absolute prize possession and marks a very special time in my life - both good and bad and I've never looked back...... Best thing I have read on here in ages well done mate, a cracking print.
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Ponyboy Curtis on Jul 24, 2017 12:46:56 GMT 1, D'Face No More Hero's was one of my first. Still have it. Also bought some Shep pieces at the same sort of time and then some bits off POW. I remember spending over ยฃ200 on something back then and feeling very lightheaded with the craziness of it. Now I drop ยฃ5k on a Millar that I keep hidden from my wife. Along with a Rolex she has no idea I have... lol.
D'Face No More Hero's was one of my first. Still have it. Also bought some Shep pieces at the same sort of time and then some bits off POW. I remember spending over ยฃ200 on something back then and feeling very lightheaded with the craziness of it. Now I drop ยฃ5k on a Millar that I keep hidden from my wife. Along with a Rolex she has no idea I have... lol.
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spirit
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by spirit on Jul 24, 2017 13:01:15 GMT 1, Now I drop ยฃ5k on a Millar that I keep hidden from my wife. Along with a Rolex she has no idea I have... lol.
Should make things simpler if it comes to divorce - you've already hidden your assets!
Now I drop ยฃ5k on a Millar that I keep hidden from my wife. Along with a Rolex she has no idea I have... lol. Should make things simpler if it comes to divorce - you've already hidden your assets!
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lha
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by lha on Jul 24, 2017 13:03:09 GMT 1, Chris Ofili show poster (2002) was the first piece for me, signed and doodled by Chris, still on the wall...
http://instagram.com/p/BCSTuNrpLAN
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Dive Jedi
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October 2015
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Dive Jedi on Jul 24, 2017 13:13:24 GMT 1, Bought this back in 1993 or so. It was the choice between going on vacation or buy this original Herman Brood canvas called Test Pilot Blues. Quite an expense at the time, but still one of my favourite piece by him.
Amazing person too - RIP.
Bought this back in 1993 or so. It was the choice between going on vacation or buy this original Herman Brood canvas called Test Pilot Blues. Quite an expense at the time, but still one of my favourite piece by him. Amazing person too - RIP.
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mrizzle
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January 2016
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by mrizzle on Jul 24, 2017 13:20:19 GMT 1, Now I drop ยฃ5k on a Millar that I keep hidden from my wife. Along with a Rolex she has no idea I have... lol. Should make things simpler if it comes to divorce - you've already hidden your assets!
I genuinely lol'd at this.
Now I drop ยฃ5k on a Millar that I keep hidden from my wife. Along with a Rolex she has no idea I have... lol. Should make things simpler if it comes to divorce - you've already hidden your assets! I genuinely lol'd at this.
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pr.yu
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June 2017
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by pr.yu on Aug 7, 2017 3:46:26 GMT 1, Gonna post two here. The first is a canvas I bought ~2011. Walked into the gym every day and loved it on the wall there. Turns out it was an original canvas by the woman who worked behind the counter. I bought it from her and hung it up. No idea who she was, but it's titled Candy Pop Rocks in the bottom right. Still makes me smile (despite my wife thinking it's ridiculous).
<a href="http://ibb.co/kod2ba"><img src="http://preview.ibb.co/mLEawa/20170806_223612.jpg" alt="20170806_223612" border="0"></a>
The second was the first serious buy I made. Bought this Miro etching and aquatint for my wife for our first anniversary (paper). Got into urban art much later, but I look at it now and it reminds me a bit of Stik (though the etching was made before Stik or I were even born).
<a href="http://ibb.co/cTum2F"><img src="http://preview.ibb.co/kvRc9v/20170806_223441.jpg" alt="20170806_223441" border="0"></a>
Gonna post two here. The first is a canvas I bought ~2011. Walked into the gym every day and loved it on the wall there. Turns out it was an original canvas by the woman who worked behind the counter. I bought it from her and hung it up. No idea who she was, but it's titled Candy Pop Rocks in the bottom right. Still makes me smile (despite my wife thinking it's ridiculous).
<a href="http://ibb.co/kod2ba"><img src="http://preview.ibb.co/mLEawa/20170806_223612.jpg" alt="20170806_223612" border="0"></a>
The second was the first serious buy I made. Bought this Miro etching and aquatint for my wife for our first anniversary (paper). Got into urban art much later, but I look at it now and it reminds me a bit of Stik (though the etching was made before Stik or I were even born).
<a href="http://ibb.co/cTum2F"><img src="http://preview.ibb.co/kvRc9v/20170806_223441.jpg" alt="20170806_223441" border="0"></a>
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newmang
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by newmang on Aug 7, 2017 15:06:55 GMT 1, I bought an unsigned Girl With Balloon from a shop in Bristol for about ยฃ80 for my newly decorated living room. Got it out of the tube and the paper colour clashed with the wall colour in the room, so it went back in the in the tube and was promptly forgotten about for years. Sadly had to let it go a few years a go
I bought an unsigned Girl With Balloon from a shop in Bristol for about ยฃ80 for my newly decorated living room. Got it out of the tube and the paper colour clashed with the wall colour in the room, so it went back in the in the tube and was promptly forgotten about for years. Sadly had to let it go a few years a go
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firstimer
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March 2015
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by firstimer on Aug 7, 2017 15:07:18 GMT 1, May 2015.
Met Harland Miller in LA. I couldn't believe he walked into my workplace. We chatted, we are from similar geographic location - he gave me a great deal on my first art purchase. HF diptych set Fuck Art/Fuck dancing. I still smile everytime I wake up and see it in my bedroom. (Alone).
get a photo url
May 2015. Met Harland Miller in LA. I couldn't believe he walked into my workplace. We chatted, we are from similar geographic location - he gave me a great deal on my first art purchase. HF diptych set Fuck Art/Fuck dancing. I still smile everytime I wake up and see it in my bedroom. (Alone). get a photo url
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FFF
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September 2016
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by FFF on Aug 7, 2017 15:09:44 GMT 1, Wasn't my very first purchase but the one that got me hooked/into art. I love everything about this... the print, frame, band.
Wasn't my very first purchase but the one that got me hooked/into art. I love everything about this... the print, frame, band.
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Coach on Aug 7, 2017 15:18:40 GMT 1, Wasn't my very first purchase but the one that got me hooked/into art. I love everything about this... the print, frame, band.
Assume you are aware of Alphonse Mucha? If you are, forgive me for teaching you to suck eggs (there's always a risk members get upset at this, for some unfathomable reason). On the off chance that you are not, you might like to look at his work, as this piece is very much of his ilk.
Wasn't my very first purchase but the one that got me hooked/into art. I love everything about this... the print, frame, band. Assume you are aware of Alphonse Mucha? If you are, forgive me for teaching you to suck eggs (there's always a risk members get upset at this, for some unfathomable reason). On the off chance that you are not, you might like to look at his work, as this piece is very much of his ilk.
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