rebilder
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by rebilder on Jul 25, 2018 16:38:15 GMT 1, printthemall.com/prints/el-mescalero-retna-etching.html
Now available. Thoughts?
What happened to the art print they were doing with IDEM in Paris? Isnt this an older etching? I am confused.
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Tobi187
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by Tobi187 on Jul 25, 2018 16:41:28 GMT 1, Let's put the price aside... I like most of Retna´s work but this is absolutely not for me.
Let's put the price aside... I like most of Retna´s work but this is absolutely not for me.
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 16:42:26 GMT 1, Jesus for that price i would expect the original etching too 
Jesus for that price i would expect the original etching too |
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Redbirds
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by Redbirds on Jul 25, 2018 16:42:50 GMT 1, This image works so much better with color -and still not greatest -things one could buy in same price range -no brainer pass
This image works so much better with color -and still not greatest -things one could buy in same price range -no brainer pass
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 16:43:12 GMT 1, I do Love retna's other work though x
I do Love retna's other work though x
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hugheslow
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by hugheslow on Jul 25, 2018 16:43:25 GMT 1, Price point a little too high for me but i’m sure there will be takers and I might regret years down the road for not picking up this print
Price point a little too high for me but i’m sure there will be takers and I might regret years down the road for not picking up this print
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polymindset
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by polymindset on Jul 25, 2018 16:55:03 GMT 1, This image works so much better with color -and still not greatest -things one could buy in same price range -no brainer pass
This image works so much better with color -and still not greatest -things one could buy in same price range -no brainer pass I am not a big fan of Retna but I think it's nice to see him do something other than his usual calligraphy. I do happen to like this one and do have the funds available for it but just can't bring myself to part with the cash on an emotional level simply because of his history. I know that throughout history there have been many physical abusers of other people, mainly of women. I don't own any of their art either. Personal choice, pass. |
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by hsartcollection on Jul 25, 2018 17:53:09 GMT 1, Not a great image at all
Not a great image at all
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kwatis
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by kwatis on Jul 26, 2018 3:07:26 GMT 1, Putting who the artist is and the price aside, viewing/evaluating it as an image and it's merits, IMHO I feel like this image/print doesn't have a balanced contrast. No deep rich darks that most etchings have that are done using similar tools (drypoint needle, acid etch and/or roulette). To me that's what I love most about etchings; the deep rich dark tones in contrast to the white/off-white paper. I love Jake and Dinos Chapman's etchings cuz they have the tonal range and similar raw/go-for-it attitude toward mark making. This, while raw and compositionally striking, I think that it could do with reworking and pushing for rich/deep dark marks. Just my 2 cents...
Putting who the artist is and the price aside, viewing/evaluating it as an image and it's merits, IMHO I feel like this image/print doesn't have a balanced contrast. No deep rich darks that most etchings have that are done using similar tools (drypoint needle, acid etch and/or roulette). To me that's what I love most about etchings; the deep rich dark tones in contrast to the white/off-white paper. I love Jake and Dinos Chapman's etchings cuz they have the tonal range and similar raw/go-for-it attitude toward mark making. This, while raw and compositionally striking, I think that it could do with reworking and pushing for rich/deep dark marks. Just my 2 cents...
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laughnow10
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by laughnow10 on Jul 26, 2018 4:51:58 GMT 1, from a pure investment standpoint the common man/woman will not recognize this image as “a Retna” - so, buy it if you love it but not as an investment (and only if you have that type of money burning a hole in your pocket) - my two pence
from a pure investment standpoint the common man/woman will not recognize this image as “a Retna” - so, buy it if you love it but not as an investment (and only if you have that type of money burning a hole in your pocket) - my two pence
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craigf
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by craigf on Jul 26, 2018 8:04:46 GMT 1, Well it appears 33 people thought it hit the spot as it has sold out already
Well it appears 33 people thought it hit the spot as it has sold out already
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yorkie
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by yorkie on Jul 26, 2018 9:35:25 GMT 1, In my opinion - It really is a very poor item of art. I see no draw to the image at all, its so far removed from his other work that this almost seems like he's trying too hard to do something very different and sadly in my eyes, failing.
I would not put this on my wall and there are some of his that I would put up in an instance.
I have never met the guy so I reserve my opinion of him as a person - I chose to look to other artist who treat their talent as a gift and try to make the most of it.
For those who did purchase it - I hope you enjoy it and I would love to see the framing, perhaps that will help the image!
Yorkie
In my opinion - It really is a very poor item of art. I see no draw to the image at all, its so far removed from his other work that this almost seems like he's trying too hard to do something very different and sadly in my eyes, failing.
I would not put this on my wall and there are some of his that I would put up in an instance.
I have never met the guy so I reserve my opinion of him as a person - I chose to look to other artist who treat their talent as a gift and try to make the most of it.
For those who did purchase it - I hope you enjoy it and I would love to see the framing, perhaps that will help the image!
Yorkie
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dranfan
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by dranfan on Jul 26, 2018 9:54:01 GMT 1, In my opinion - It really is a very poor item of art. I see no draw to the image at all, its so far removed from his other work that this almost seems like he's trying too hard to do something very different and sadly in my eyes, failing. I would not put this on my wall and there are some of his that I would put up in an instance. I have never met the guy so I reserve my opinion of him as a person - I chose to look to other artist who treat their talent as a gift and try to make the most of it. For those who did purchase it - I hope you enjoy it and I would love to see the framing, perhaps that will help the image! Yorkie
Agree this is not his best Brimstone image, the lack of colour and size also does not help. However, this is an image he has been producing throughout his career, releasing two prior prints through PTA with the same character.
I personally prefer his calligraphy style but him doing a Brimstone is nothing new. It just drums up more interest for his next calligraphy style print.
In my opinion - It really is a very poor item of art. I see no draw to the image at all, its so far removed from his other work that this almost seems like he's trying too hard to do something very different and sadly in my eyes, failing. I would not put this on my wall and there are some of his that I would put up in an instance. I have never met the guy so I reserve my opinion of him as a person - I chose to look to other artist who treat their talent as a gift and try to make the most of it. For those who did purchase it - I hope you enjoy it and I would love to see the framing, perhaps that will help the image! Yorkie Agree this is not his best Brimstone image, the lack of colour and size also does not help. However, this is an image he has been producing throughout his career, releasing two prior prints through PTA with the same character. I personally prefer his calligraphy style but him doing a Brimstone is nothing new. It just drums up more interest for his next calligraphy style print. |
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spiderjoe
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by spiderjoe on Jul 26, 2018 10:25:25 GMT 1, A couple of framed up images.
A couple of framed up images. |
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dranfan
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by dranfan on Jul 26, 2018 10:39:58 GMT 1, A couple of framed up images.
Looks ok framed up!
But not at that price point
A couple of framed up images. Looks ok framed up! But not at that price point |
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yorkie
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by yorkie on Jul 26, 2018 10:44:11 GMT 1, In my opinion - It really is a very poor item of art. I see no draw to the image at all, its so far removed from his other work that this almost seems like he's trying too hard to do something very different and sadly in my eyes, failing. I would not put this on my wall and there are some of his that I would put up in an instance. I have never met the guy so I reserve my opinion of him as a person - I chose to look to other artist who treat their talent as a gift and try to make the most of it. For those who did purchase it - I hope you enjoy it and I would love to see the framing, perhaps that will help the image! Yorkie Agree this is not his best Brimstone image, the lack of colour and size also does not help. However, this is an image he has been producing throughout his career, releasing two prior prints through PTA with the same character. I personally prefer his calligraphy style but him doing a Brimstone is nothing new. It just drums up more interest for his next calligraphy style print.
I feel its a weak image but people have / will buy it.... its just not for me.
Yorkie
In my opinion - It really is a very poor item of art. I see no draw to the image at all, its so far removed from his other work that this almost seems like he's trying too hard to do something very different and sadly in my eyes, failing. I would not put this on my wall and there are some of his that I would put up in an instance. I have never met the guy so I reserve my opinion of him as a person - I chose to look to other artist who treat their talent as a gift and try to make the most of it. For those who did purchase it - I hope you enjoy it and I would love to see the framing, perhaps that will help the image! Yorkie Agree this is not his best Brimstone image, the lack of colour and size also does not help. However, this is an image he has been producing throughout his career, releasing two prior prints through PTA with the same character. I personally prefer his calligraphy style but him doing a Brimstone is nothing new. It just drums up more interest for his next calligraphy style print. I accept he has done this before and I didn't like those either.... what I was trying to say was he was trying too hard - his calligraphy style also works better for me and I dont think he needs to 'drum' up further interest in that as there always seems to be plenty of people to purchase. I feel its a weak image but people have / will buy it.... its just not for me. Yorkie |
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yorkie
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by yorkie on Jul 26, 2018 10:46:09 GMT 1, A couple of framed up images. Looks ok framed up! But not at that price point
Yorkie
A couple of framed up images. Looks ok framed up! But not at that price point Thanks - but still doesn't do it for me. I prefer the light wood frame of the two as it actually takes my eye away from the drawing! Yorkie |
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russkov
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by russkov on Jul 26, 2018 10:48:38 GMT 1, Sold out? Really?
Sold out? Really?
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by anthonystyles on Jul 26, 2018 11:15:53 GMT 1, You need 3d glasses to sign your rubbish etchings?
Trying too hard Retna, you look like a d*ck.
Super pissed off that I love most of his other works. I can't stand the guy but his Art is wonderful.
(except for this piece of crap)
You need 3d glasses to sign your rubbish etchings?
Trying too hard Retna, you look like a d*ck.
Super pissed off that I love most of his other works. I can't stand the guy but his Art is wonderful.
(except for this piece of crap)
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spiderjoe
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by spiderjoe on Jul 26, 2018 11:38:11 GMT 1, I'm undecided on this one. Is there anyone that likes this?
I'm undecided on this one. Is there anyone that likes this?
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dranfan
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by dranfan on Jul 26, 2018 12:27:23 GMT 1, I'm undecided on this one. Is there anyone that likes this?
Wait for the HPM edition
http://instagr.am/p/BlsUhsWAT5w
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posterbob
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by posterbob on Jul 26, 2018 12:30:45 GMT 1, WTF is he babbling about in that Instagram post?
I'm undecided on this one. Is there anyone that likes this?
WTF is he babbling about in that Instagram post? I'm undecided on this one. Is there anyone that likes this? |
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by RouenCathedral on Jul 26, 2018 12:31:49 GMT 1, That is not very good art.
That is not very good art.
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mojo
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by mojo on Jul 26, 2018 12:39:01 GMT 1, Artists get criticized for 'doing the same old thing' and then further criticized for trying something new!
If you like it buy it if you don't like it don't .....they only needed 33 people to buy it anyway so it was hardly a hard sell.
Last time I was wandering around Skid Row in LA I was awe struck by how incredible the enormous Retna covered building is, I have no idea what the building is actually called, near Union Square Station?
* I was also horrified at how many homeless men & women with obvious mental health and addiction issues there are ......whoa! I was metal detected and had my bag searched and had to show ID just to get into a greyhound bus station in the middle of the afternoon!
Artists get criticized for 'doing the same old thing' and then further criticized for trying something new!
If you like it buy it if you don't like it don't .....they only needed 33 people to buy it anyway so it was hardly a hard sell.
Last time I was wandering around Skid Row in LA I was awe struck by how incredible the enormous Retna covered building is, I have no idea what the building is actually called, near Union Square Station?
* I was also horrified at how many homeless men & women with obvious mental health and addiction issues there are ......whoa! I was metal detected and had my bag searched and had to show ID just to get into a greyhound bus station in the middle of the afternoon!
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by hsartcollection on Jul 26, 2018 16:36:03 GMT 1, Not sure who chats more rubbish. Retna or some of the guys from Love Island. Think he wins it
Not sure who chats more rubbish. Retna or some of the guys from Love Island. Think he wins it
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kwatis
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by kwatis on Jul 26, 2018 17:30:06 GMT 1, Not sure who chats more rubbish. Retna or some of the guys from Love Island. Think he wins it
All that banter and someone always ends up getting pied or mugged off. (Ps I love Love Island. My wife and I play drinking games with the predictable phrases)
Not sure who chats more rubbish. Retna or some of the guys from Love Island. Think he wins it All that banter and someone always ends up getting pied or mugged off. (Ps I love Love Island. My wife and I play drinking games with the predictable phrases) |
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by hsartcollection on Jul 26, 2018 21:11:06 GMT 1, I love it also. Great entertainment.
I love it also. Great entertainment.
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nighthawk
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by nighthawk on Jul 27, 2018 1:51:20 GMT 1, Well those HPM's are a step-up from the small ones, but I'm betting they sure as hell won't be cheap!
Well those HPM's are a step-up from the small ones, but I'm betting they sure as hell won't be cheap!
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Retna Art Print Release Now Available, by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 6:10:42 GMT 1, I'd pay 7 for it.
I'd pay 7 for it.
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