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Well, that's a rather convoluted thread title...

Here's the deal, I recently moved into a new place, that's much bigger and nicer than my old place. It has a large loft area (21' x 16') that is the center (master suite at one end, other two bedrooms at the opposite end) of the second floor. It's a very nice, open space and I've found I spend the majority of my time there. In fact, at this point, I hardly use my downstairs living room. I've move my larger TV up stairs and mounted it on the wall a couple days ago, and ordered some new furniture yesterday.

And, now I'm trying to decide what to hang on the walls. I happen to have a large, hand-signed serigraph of Leroy Neiman's "The Stags Head, Dublin Bar". Here's what it looks like:

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It's a large print (mounted size 38"x28") with a rather subdued palette and an unfinished, almost primitive character - not nearly as garish and "bold" as Neiman's more well known pieces. The size is very appropriate to the space and it could be hung in a couple different places.

And while this is the area where I watch sports, I also spend time with my girlfriend and kids there watching movies, etc. So, it's not a total man cave.

I bought this print 19 years ago, but never really had an appropriate place to display it. Now that Nieman has passed away, the value is currently in the $400.00 range, and likely to continue to appreciate.

So, what are your opinions? Hang it, or sell it and get something else?

BNM
 
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It looks like a sports bar. Hang it in your man cave to tell everyone you are King of your Castle. It sends a message--This room is my personal space. Or maybe, This room is a space for anyone who wants to play the sports fan role with me and watch sports.
 
I actually like that piece a lot. And I am picky with art. I always love that unfinished look though. given the situation, I would have no qualms about hanging that up.

Or you could buy one of my paintings.....duh duh duh....


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Just kidding of course
 
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i quite like your work HP

Thanks man. I have been making art my whole life, but have kept it completely to myself. I just recently started that portfolio and have made it a goal to try to set up shows and actually try to promote myself. Still haven't found a show, but at least I am trying! Thanks for the kind words.
 
never compromise and give away as much work as you can bear to, framed preferably
 
HP, I dig it. Let us know if you set a show up, I would love to go.
 
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HP, I dig it. Let us know if you set a show up, I would love to go.

I will let you know. So far, no one has been willing to take my art on. It will happen though.
 
Set up your own show at a loft down at first Thursday. I'm not sure how to do it, but I know a lot of artists do that.
 
The neiman is too busy if you have a tv in the room unless you have a bar there. Hard to determine without seeing what the room looks like and what your girlfriend looks like
 
It looks like a sports bar. Hang it in your man cave to tell everyone you are King of your Castle. It sends a message--This room is my personal space. Or maybe, This room is a space for anyone who wants to play the sports fan role with me and watch sports.

The nice thing is my girlfriend likes to watch sports. She even watches college football when she's home alone.

BNM
 
I actually like that piece a lot. And I am picky with art. I always love that unfinished look though. given the situation, I would have no qualms about hanging that up.

Thanks, I'll probably hang it and see how I like it after a month or two. I do like it better than the more bold, over saturated color that is Neiman's signature style. That stuff looks good on a magazine cover, but a large print hanging on the wall would give me a headache after a while.

Or you could buy one of my paintings.....duh duh duh....


.aaronpruner.tumblr.com

Just kidding of course

I like it, but it's not exactly kid appropriate.

BNM
 
The neiman is too busy if you have a tv in the room unless you have a bar there. Hard to determine without seeing what the room looks like and what your girlfriend looks like

The room is large and open. If placed appropriately, I don't think the Neiman will compete/clash with the TV.

The girlfriend is hot as hell and all eyes are on her whenever she enters a room. Neiman, what Neiman? I didn't see any Neiman - or a TV.

BNM
 
Hang it. No hesitation.

Handclap, you draw some weird shit, but you draw that weird shit VERY well. If I was to offer some advice, it would be to draw fewer penises, lol...
 
Hang it. No hesitation.

Handclap, you draw some weird shit, but you draw that weird shit VERY well. If I was to offer some advice, it would be to draw fewer penises, lol...

Thanks...hehe. It definitely isn't for everyone. and not that I see anything wrong with drawing penises, but there are only 3 in that whole series. They are there, but it isn't exactly PENIS land or anything.
 
Hey Prunetang, how can we buy your music? Both the old ones and the newer ones.

If you haven't heard them, his songs are weird and great! I love them! After about 3 listens, each song grows on you.
 
Thanks...hehe. It definitely isn't for everyone. and not that I see anything wrong with drawing penises, but there are only 3 in that whole series. They are there, but it isn't exactly PENIS land or anything.
One penis in a work of art is too many. What's wrong with a danged fig leaf, for cry sakes?
 
i remember listening to some of your tunes awhile ago, whip em out so that i may again please
 
One penis in a work of art is too many. What's wrong with a danged fig leaf, for cry sakes?

We'll just have to disagree on that one. I like painting the human body. it is honest. And not to go all crandc on you, but I didn't see any complaints over the nude females. It's the same thing really, just with different bits under the clothes!
 
We'll just have to disagree on that one. I like painting the human body. it is honest. And not to go all crandc on you, but I didn't see any complaints over the nude females. It's the same thing really, just with different bits under the clothes!

i think its very tasteful hp, you have a interesting style
 
i remember listening to some of your tunes awhile ago, whip em out so that i may again please

Well, not to derail the thread even more than I have, but here ya go.




I think the ep should be free to download. I like the ep but hate the mixing on it. Working on a full length right now that I am really excited about though! In fact, heading to the studio right now for about 8 hours! The funny thing is that kzme just started playing the shit out of the ep and instead of being super excited, I instead wished they would have waited for the new improved full length.
 
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what am i missing

ahh you edited, and away we go!
 
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Thanks, you gave us the album for free! You put this one up once before on this board at my request. Back around 2006 you linked to your first album (called ”Living for Today"? -can't remember) on the ESPN board. I remember it was just as good. How can we hear that? Have you made more than those 2 albums?
 

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