Theres always gonna be retards like you out there. Paint doesnt make a writer good or his pieces look fresh. I see plenty of corny ass shit being done non-stop with euro paint. Also you seem too dense to realize these dudes dont have rusto and whatever, the European paint is what they have, it comes from there, remember? Its only fancy to us. Its obvious that classic NYC style had an influence on Bates but what makes him good is the fact that he can do it tastefully and flex many other styles as well. Versatility is key and this dude got it.