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  1. Publicenemy loving them fonts, brilliant!!...and love the ink art work, esp the fox and skull..

    what inks are they if you dont mind me asking?

     

    are they airbrush ones, used to use an ink called magic, here in the u.k. many years back when i tried airbrushing..i found them very transparent, i guess they where good for painting in glazes for photorealism work.

     

    what done my head in about airbrushing was cleaning the airbrush every time i used a different colour..

     

    anyway keep up the dope work!..

    props all!..

    pZ

  2. not been on here in time, dope work though, love the work mercer, dope as hell shortfuse..great to see pulic enemy still rockin..killer work anger..props to all here keeping this thread dope, will have to catch up on more work here when i got more time!..

     

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    character ideas..called "sissy & super strut"..

     

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    just a few drawings and artwork ive done recently..post more soon..

    nice one.

  3. should do, I live in Bristol now

     

    NEWON, your Newport..

     

    Small world, Cardiff here..

     

    Decyferon, I notice your prolific on here with dope outlines etc..

     

    Keep rocking mate...props.!!!!!!!!!!

     

    pZ..

  4. Thanks dude! yeah i recently got a new graphics tablet (was using a Wacom Bamboo touch, copped a Wacom Intuos4 off Amazon) so been messing around with some portraits amongst other things.

     

     

    Love your work man, I've no clue what so ever, on how to do anything like this, Just cant get my head around the software and programs..

     

    I've been thinking of getting a Graphics tablet to draw shit straight on to my PC than having paper, blackbooks all around the place.

    Just thought it might be handy in buying a Graphics tab to draw some rough sketches etc.

     

    Is there anything I need to know before getting one? I'm pure clueless when it comes to stuff like this..I want something thats pretty decent, but don't have to be a professional one, Just something to use or get used too. I don't care if its wireless or not, as long as it draws good lines etc.

    I'm thinking of investing in a new laptop when windows 8 comes out, so prob get a half decent pen then.

     

    If you have any suggestions or info, could you please let me know..

    Cheers man..

     

    PS Props on the work!!!!!!!!

     

    Nice one..

    pZ.

  5. Great Thread..

     

    I thought I'd post these up that I did some time back,

     

     

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    I begun this before hearing the tragic news about Kase2.

    I might rework/make a new painting as a tribute to him.

     

    and I painted this as a tribute to IZ, still not sure if its 100percent completed tbh..

     

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    This painting is meant to be a raid by the V.S, I used the trap panel from subway art because I love that straight letter style/car, and it works with the story of the image, where Poilce Esp BTP in this country will watch usually inside a train, while a piece is being done then chase and try to trap you in an ambush when the piece is nearly done..

     

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    I've got to get a proper camera and learn to take photographs I think..

     

    as I'm here, not strictly not canvas, but I might make a painting from this sketch, or pose at least.

     

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    I've begun some more work thats in respect to the original kings on the nyc subway, like futura, who painted the first piece in the UK, back in 81, in Ladbroke grove, London while on tour with the Clash...

    ( I'll add the picture for interest, given to me by Scam of the the mad ethnics crew)

     

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    futura 1981

     

     

    .....and some that are dedicated to the first generation British tube/subway writers in the 80s...

    I hope to work it into a series of paintings etc.

     

    Anyways..

     

    nice one..

    pZ..

  6. Love them pictures East Swag, I think that drawing is dope too Seph..

     

    Liking the Jimi too Nomaq, Love the overall painting, esp the way you used colour in the neck, Looks great man..

     

    I've basically finished this Iz tribute, apart from a few things like adding some more tags to the door etc..though I'm not happy with a lot of it, I'm planning on doing another IZ painting as well as other paintings based on NYC subway writers/pictures etc..and some tributes to the early London underground writers..

     

     

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    I've begun this painting thats a tribute to one of my closest mates, that suddenly passed recently.

     

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    (crappy phone photos)

    I'm doing it for his family, I'm not sure where to take it, the idea being his portrait with angels reaching down to him from the clouds etc. I'm no way religious in any form but thought it might make a nice tribute for his family, Its about half done ATM, though I've just only put colour down with the angels, I'll cut back in with colour to define there shape's and form as I add more to the painting, I should of drew it all in pencil first, but I like to rough out in paint then tweak as I go along.. I'm using acrylics, but I'd prefer to use oils or much better quality paints if I started or do another one..

     

    Anyways If you have any ideas or suggestions they'd be more than welcome..

    Nice one..

    pZ..

  7. Preciate that well thought critique skroez!

    I went to the art institue of atlanta for 3 years and had a lots of life drawing experience nothing but nakedness. And nothing i cant get my girl to do. I hate seeing life drawing sketches because everyone does it. Its so fucking typical its not even right. I mean ive done enuff life drawing and life painting in my day to know anatomy and depth to pull off a decent painting i would think. But seeing someones portfolio with a live nude painting in it or like some one sitting lookin off in the mist screams newb and artschool .***

     

    Ive taken my own photos before just havent put any together to paint yet. Which is another step that wanna try to set me apart.

     

    But yea ive gotten the i should do more live painting from someone else who was still in school for fine art and all his work was life drawings lol smh***

     

    Ive been working on my skin tones since last year just really actually started to study them. Your blue greens idea sounds fuckin awesome ill add that . And i use to use Golden open acrylics which is a slow drying acrylic like oils . Thats why in person my work looks more oily. these last like 8 pieces are done with cheap walmart apple barrel and folk art shit that i mix gloss mediums and thinners with to get the colors i want.***

     

    And the reason for me not using oils besides the hella slow drying time and prices and shit is the risks. I have a 2 year old that wants to be like daddy so see sneaks in my studio and wrecks shit and oils have to much chemicals and harmful shit over the long run. Anyways He painted on the face of one of my pieces that now i dont want to fix so its trash lol .***

     

    But yea golden open acrylics is the closes ill ever get to oils. But agian its pricey so no time soon lol ill leep trying my best to keep these cheap acrylics to look more and more like oils.***

     

    Is that link of shawn barber? I cant click it cause im on my phone. But yea i know of him he's a beast with oils. Also have u heard of sabastian kruger? Dude uses all acrylics. So when you think about goin back to oils and dying just check him out lol i dont think anyone has told him he needs to add depth lol. Plus shawn barber has blown depth up anyone caught painting multiple hands or arms or faces obviouly got it from him lol***

     

    Anyways im trying to be more of a kruger then a barber . If i was to goto any workshop it would be a kruger. Dude set the bar high.

     

    Anyways preciate the talk ill work more on my anatomy! And skintones!***

     

    Cool mate, Sorry for the delay in replying, Sounds like you know where your at man, Props..Cant fault you..I guess you've answered all my questions basically..

    You say you studied art in Atlanta, I'm from the U.K, but used to write to a girl from GA, She was from a place called Eatonton, and went to GMC, This was years back before computers where on the scene....

    Anyways Thats a differnt story.. As I said seems you know where your at with everything, cant flault you, Just keep doing what you do best man, I do like your work lots, I admire your passion too..I've been finding it hard to get motivated with painting due to health reasons and I bit of art/painting block, you know when you cant get your shit together..Though Strangely I'm drawing lots, I'm sketching ideas for paintings, Infact I've been drawing more lately than I ever had for years, like I'm making up for lost time.. its just getting motivated to paint these ideas I have problems with ATM...

    Hopefully it will pass when I start my treatment, etc.. and its always good to check here and other places to see and get inspired by what other people are doing..

     

    I'm glad that your happy to experiment with greens, blues, browns, and greys in your skin tones. Just mix up your skin tones, say white, red or brown/yellow, then add touches of green, blue, grey, just play with these mixes on your palette, adding more colour or less etc, You know the Idea, Its surprising the hues and shades you come out with.

    I think its something to do with blood under your skin, That has a green/blue tint in your body, but blood turns to red when its exposed to the oxygen, outside your body in the air, all near your skin, that's why your veins look blue under or skin, esp near your wrists..

    And your veins are returning blood that's depleted of oxygen to your heart,..

    I'm not sure if there truth in it, but I've found that mixing bluey-greys to skin tones adds something extra than just more browns, esp with male faces when painting the stubble area..

     

    Anyways Nice one Looking forward to what you do next..I'm feeling that painting at the top of this page..

     

    There is great work in this section, by everyone to this thread, to the Abstract thread, Drawing etc, Really great work here..

     

    Cool...I'll post some things up soon man..

    In fact its about a good time as any to paint something now..

    Nice one..

    Regards..

  8. I really like what your doing Nomaq, You certainly can use paint, The comments by the other's on here I will agree with, I admire your ability to paint fast, man it takes me an age these days, I used to paint fast...Anyway I agree that Oils might be good for you, but acrylics are fine to some extent.. Just I find I need to paint many layers of colour and glaze on top very similar to how I painted in oils to get a decent finish with them. When I look at your work you can see its acrylic paint, They don't have that same quality oils have, Colours tend to look washed out compared to oils. I reckon if you where to paint in oils esp as you paint fast you'd surprise yourself, I think your paintings would look much better, your style would suit oil paint..You could always paint undercoats of colour in acrylics, then paint oils on top..

    Saying that its not always practical to use oils, due to solvents, slow drying times, they can be messy when you got no room/studio etc.. etc..

    I've not used oils in 8-9 years, due to the reasons above. But I'm finding its taking me longer to paint a painting ironical in acrylics than when I was using oils..Due to the washed out semi transparent nature of them, so I'm having to build up more layers of colour to get the effect I'm after..

    I'm going to see if more expensive acrylics are better, or go back to oils and use quick drying mediums like liquin. Though slow drying is not always a bad thing too..

     

    Just a little tip, add small amounts of green, brown and blue to your skin tones, I think they could add a little extra depth to the paintings, just experiment, with greys to your normal palette, /skin tones..just an idea..

     

    As with anatomy maybe you could join some life drawing classes local to you, Infact next week me and a crew member of mine, are going to start life drawing, at some classes where we live.. Its a shame its not tought much in art schools these days, Because I think that having an ability to draw human anatomy is key and an important foundation to other art forms even graff, its gives you confidence, You can't never stop learning..I think you'd pick it up really quick too..I'm pretty rusty and not to good, so badly need them, also drawing or painting from life will give your work much more depth than from photos..

     

    Anyway I wish you luck, your certainly gifted..

    Also I'm not sure if you know this guy, Some of his work reminds me of yours, He uses both oils and acrylics..

     

    http://www.sdbarber.com/

     

     

    This video is good, about glazing techniques..

     

     

    I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future..

    Nice one..

     

    PS Nover Them drawings are dope man..

    pZ..

  9. Some top work in here, real talent man..

     

    Just a few that I've basically finished, Theres still bit to do, but there nearly done..I'm still working on other paintings for the series..

     

    V.Squad chase..

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    RIP Kase 2, Sadly he passed away while I was doing this..

     

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    Lee

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    Under painting, I've done more on this since this picture putting a piece behind him and more deatil etc.., Just a tribute to IZ, as if you looking out of the doors of a subway car, with lots of artistic licence used,

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    nice one..

    pZ..

  10. Word to that^^^ Just shows the true spirit of the guy.

     

    I've never met him, Only heard and seen his work via Subway art, Style wars, back in the 80s. and the web in recent years.

    Over the last 6 or more months I've been working a large canvas, of Case, in doing so I've researched so much about him, In a little way I felt I got to know him through this painting.

    I felt that he was some what underrated a little, His style when doing that outline in style wars, and his pieces where so advanced, he was and still is A true Style general..

    His disability's seemed to never effect him, Infact I think it fuelled him more to show others just what he could do.

    The painting I've only just about completed, only to find out about his early and sudden death.

    I don't think its the right time or place to post the painting, I'm just glad I've done it.

    I'm just glad he gifted us all with his art.

     

    Real sad news, a great a true master of his craft!!!

     

     

    My thoughts are with his Family and friends...

     

    R.I.P...

    pZ..

  11. I like them paintings Gnarwalker..

    Stagnant water, that painting is nuts, Really like it, It will be interesting to see your work in the next few months.

     

    I'm still toying with these, I'm somewhat not sure I really like the way there progressing, Something about them?

     

    Still all W.I.P. Future paintings I might change and make them more graphic.

     

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    Meant to be a cheeky expression of Lee, after a new whole car, on them new steel trains. I'm not sure of the buildings, If they work better dark or lighter?

     

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    Changed the sky on this one..

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    and this..

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    Nice one..

    pZ..

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  12. Almighty I like the sketch with drunk on the forehead...

     

    I'm not sure if you'd be able to watch this in the States etc..?

    I cant see why not though..

     

    Anyway, If you like life drawing or want to practice your drawing skills these prog's might help.

     

    Its set as if you where in a life drawing class with artist and models, (Not safe for work as its Nude drawing, Though this was first shown in the afternoon on T.V here)

     

    You can post your drawings to flickr too..Maybe you could post them on here also?

    Anyway here's the link.

     

    http://www.channel4.com/programmes/life-class-todays-nude

     

    This model is fit, Deffo would like to do more than sharpening my pencil with her:scrambled:

    http://www.channel4.com/programmes/life-class-todays-nude/4od#2934379

  13. thanks guys. Hayabusa, that came together pretty nicely. skroez im diggin your painting technique, esp the portraits in the 2nd one. is that oil?

     

    Thanks man, Its acrylic, I did use oils for a a bit, But a went back to acrylics not because I dislike oils, Just find acrylics more practical, esp in my flat. or apartment. I paint in a similar way to how I used Oils.

    I'm thinking of going back to oils, I'll see how things go..

     

    Thanks anyway..

     

    Looking good Hayabusa,

    "i always found t-kid to be a guy with a lot of character and charisma for some reason. Very drawn to drawing/painting him hah"

     

    haha Yeah, T.Kid has a lot of Character, He has one of them faces that are great to paint.

    I'm just working on a painting of LEE, Its in the early stages ATM, But he has a face that's pretty unique...

     

    PS Shortfuse, Great work man..

     

    Anyway Thanks.

    Nice one...

    pZ..

  14. Mawks... definitely heavy on the Joker influence, but if you're using it as a way to develop on to something more your own, then keep going.

     

    Complex... personally, I like the one on the left. I would like to see more depth and layering to really give the piece some "umph!" - if that makes sense. For example :

     

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    Obviously this piece is several colors to aid with depth and layering, but I think an inspired idea can work in regards to what you've done with that red piece.

     

    Bojangles... lookin' good.

     

    Man I really like this, You know what, the second I looked at it, it reminded me of 911, You know the images of that day with the blue sky, the grey tones of the smoke poring from the buildings, Plus the colour of the WTC's, This piece echoes all them colours.

    Great work man..

  15. Dope painting, Schismism, Really like that man, Colours are raw!!!!

     

    Public enemy, Cool, full on man.. You have better concentration than I ever would with all the details.

     

    Edogg, Love that skull man, love your painting style you have, great use of colour too. Dope!

     

    hayabusa always top notch man, look forwad to how your lastest painting takes shape, always love the progression flicks..

     

    All good in here!!!

     

    I've two W.I.P pieces that I'm unsure where to take them next?

     

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    This as had a bit more done to it since this flick was took, (I'm lame at taking photos too, also its just a mobile phone flick.

    Its meant to be two V.S officers chasing a writer, I'm not sure if to had another writer or put in one more train in the far background with building further back? Or leave it as it is? I was thinking of maybe putting a train closer in the foreground?

    I've started the one train with a trap skeme train.

     

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    Again a W.I.P, I've painted more since this flick, I'm not sure if to carry on with the buildings in the background? Or paint something to balance it out if I don't go further with more buildings? Like something to symbolize New York, like Broklyn bridge or statue of liberty, On the right hand side?

    I've thought of redoing the sky too, ATM its just one undercoat, I'll add more glazes, layers on top.

    But was thinking of maybe a different colour? Or leave it the monocrome type colour that is in much of the painting, infact most of the colour I've used as been, blues, browns, and white. with touches of red.

     

    Anyway Thanks for any ideas you may have.

    Nice one..

    pZ

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  16. ^^^Looking raw man, Quality work there...

     

    Broken face....Really like them pieces, Esp the font ones, Like to see the rust finished..

     

    Nice painting Stone boner...

     

    Edodog Nice work too man, Like your abstract geo shapes aswell has your representable work, nice painting styles..

     

    Its all good here, Top thread..

     

    Nice one..

    pZ...

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