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Post by lowpro on Nov 17, 2008 18:02:36 GMT -8
More work with bears?! That's great, can't wait to see more... Yeah. I love his bear work too. I've tried time and time again to understand his passion for deer and why he paints them so much. They're literally pests in my neck of the woods in Pennsylvania/Mid-Atlantic area of the east coast. A total nuisance species that has become so overpopulated due to a lack of predators and increased urban development/sprawl. I suppose that might just be why they're such a reoccurring focal point. The impact of humans on deer populations is quite pronounce. And I guess a deer with badass antlers looks cool too. But you can't beat a bear. Can't wait to see the finished painting, despite it already being presold. |
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Post by sebreg on Nov 17, 2008 20:12:38 GMT -8
We don't have any deer here in Phoenix, but I think they are very cool looking creatures. Sounds like they are a pain for you lowpro, too bad such lovely creatures can be such a problem (and it's not even their fault what with us humans knocking out all their natural predators!).
I really like Josh's pieces with the deer. But bears, I totally agree with you. When you stop and think about it, is anything really cooler than a bear? I think not.
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Post by lowpro on Nov 17, 2008 21:38:44 GMT -8
When you stop and think about it, is anything really cooler than a bear? I think not. Prob not. Well, maybe a bear with an octopus at its feet, a cute ass raccoon on it's shoulder and raven over head with a lightbulb. That might be better. But I'm right there with ya. They're like giant dogs and I think that's why I love them so much. I'd love to have a pet bear to get all excited when I came home for the day. Might be a bit dangerous, but it would still be cool as hell. |
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Post by svenman on Nov 26, 2008 12:09:32 GMT -8
new piece destined for aqua art fair...  "The Call I" 30"x40", acrylic on panel |
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Post by marcusslo on Nov 26, 2008 13:16:00 GMT -8
i want the rabbit in the grass
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Post by lowpro on Nov 26, 2008 13:27:46 GMT -8
Hmm...Pretty neat. Thanks for the image. Love the revised Democratic National Party sticker on the bumper!
Can't wait to see the second part to this. The No U-Turn sign didn't get worked in yet, so maybe it will be in "The Call II"
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Post by lowpro on Nov 26, 2008 13:29:31 GMT -8
i want the rabbit in the grass Yeah, the best part about this picture is that we get to see his work space. Super cool stuff! |
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Post by xpc on Nov 26, 2008 16:28:44 GMT -8
Josh must be one of the hardest working painters out there.
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Post by sebreg on Nov 26, 2008 17:26:26 GMT -8
Great looking new piece
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Post by sleepboy on Nov 27, 2008 12:09:34 GMT -8
 I especially like the reflection of the fish and bear in the windows. I think this one is more proportional and balanced compared to the similar whale piece from the OKOK show. Although both were nice. Yes, can't wait to see the followup piece... |
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Post by svenman on Nov 27, 2008 12:36:42 GMT -8
yes, this is one of the finest pieces he has produced yet.
the whale one from okok that you mentioned below seemed to be a bit out of proportion.
looking at josh keyes paintings is like smoking crack - gotta get some more!!
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Post by meatbag on Nov 29, 2008 14:27:39 GMT -8
nice post sleepy. Just saw that on his site, and is definitely my new favorite piece.
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Post by lowpro on Nov 29, 2008 14:51:11 GMT -8
strange. i'm definitely not "ga ga" over this piece at all. conceptually i love what he was going for. but i think it could've used a little more color variation or something. obviously, being super picky. and, as is the case with just about every single keyes piece to date, i'd love to hang it on my walls and would buy it in a split second if given the opportunity. but i don't think i'm as in love with it as everyone else seems to be. oh well. still, looking forward to seeing how this Call series plays out.
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Post by redstarpress on Dec 10, 2008 22:22:52 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 24, 2008 22:03:50 GMT -8
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Post by lowpro on Dec 24, 2008 22:15:21 GMT -8
Do I smell The Call part Deux?!
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Post by sleepboy on Dec 28, 2008 8:19:21 GMT -8
Do I smell The Call part Deux?! Don't know if it can top the Part I, that one is so nice I won't be surprised if it's made into a print. |
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Post by sleepboy on Jan 10, 2009 18:17:29 GMT -8
The Call II. Not as good as the first one methinks. The bear looks a little too small actually. I would buy it in an instant though lol.  |
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Post by meatbag on Jan 11, 2009 5:11:44 GMT -8
nice, def dig it.
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Post by sebreg on Jan 11, 2009 9:35:44 GMT -8
Nice! I agree though, I like it, but not as much as the first one in that series.
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Post by juggernut3 on Jan 11, 2009 11:08:19 GMT -8
Where's the Obama sticker!? This one is still very nice. I'm sure any of us would want it.
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Post by sebreg on Jan 11, 2009 12:07:07 GMT -8
No doubt, I would definitely like to have this piece!!!
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Post by sleepboy on Jan 11, 2009 17:36:58 GMT -8
Guess we were right. This just announced... Next print release.
"The Call I"
signed & numbered edition of 750
archival giclee on embossed hahnemuhle paper (310 gm weight)
paper size 20" x 26.5" with deckled edges
$175
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Post by amin on Jan 11, 2009 17:46:45 GMT -8
good move Josh/Dave. Perhaps they'll work with some of their past galleries (OKOK, TagArt, Liner, etc.) to distribute? Most of the fans should be able to get one.
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Post by sebreg on Jan 11, 2009 18:42:51 GMT -8
Oh that is tremendous news, plus the edition # is high enough that most who want it will be able to pick one up w/o some huge mark-up.
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