Naked self-portraits - would you?

[Geoff T]

But if art brings you joy then it is never expensive.

The Simon Claridge original that I had to buy recently makes the Louise Dear print look like a bargain!

You mean this Simon Claridge? Nice colours n stuff

ok - I'm a pleb - fessed up!

 

[14A]

UG - Show us your own as a sample and we'll judge

Seriously, I wouldnt consider it at all. I agree tastefully done it can look amazing but if it was a piccie of me or some random person I dont think it would matter too much either way as the art would speak for its self.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

You mean this Simon Claridge? Nice colours n stuff

ok - I'm a pleb - fessed up!

Huh?

No this one:

http://gallery.me.com/boxinglee#100123

 

[iArtist]

But if art brings you joy then it is never expensive.

The Simon Claridge original that I had to buy recently makes the Louise Dear print look like a bargain!

I was thinking in terms of taking an image and popping it on the canvas - fee.

I would only pay more for something which couldn't so easily be replicated with no noticeable difference.

Example:

I've had a few peeps admire what they thought was my Pandora bracelet (trendy bracelet thingy..expensive for a bracelet thingy)

My bracelet does not differ in quality, design or appearance from Pandora hence the confusion. However, it differs massively in price.

My sterling silver charm bracelet complete with silver charms and glass beads cost me less than £10. The Pandora would have cost perhaps £200. Why would I pay £200 just to have a 'name' branded onto an item when I can get something so similar for a fraction of the price.

 

[deadgoodundies]

That's pretty cool.

I've seen 'glamour' style photos in peoples homes and they NEVER look like the host, though they're supposed to

It wasn't so much what you would call a glamour style photo, I always associate those with those tacky over processed and feathered shots that some photographers do.

It was more like this shot I took today but desaturated more and some other bits done to it (not sure what).

 

[Geoff T]

I am so dizzy it's beyond funny. I dread to think what things will be like in 30yrs.

not to worry - you won't remember you're name by then - never mind where you left...well, anything... by then...

 

[iArtist]

Huh?

No this one:

http://gallery.me.com/boxinglee#100123

I drew a very similar image of Marilyn myself as a teenager. VERY similar.

 

[papverpoppies]

It wasn't so much what you would call a glamour style photo, I always associate those with those tacky over processed and feathered shots that some photographers do.

It was more like this shot I took today but desaturated more and some other bits done to it (not sure what).

Nice undies...but I have seen coat stands with more life in them, than that model.

Its too harsh! IMHO!

Poppy xx

 

[iArtist]

It wasn't so much what you would call a glamour style photo, I always associate those with those tacky over processed and feathered shots that some photographers do.

It was more like this shot I took today but desaturated more and some other bits done to it (not sure what).

Phwar

All the pics on your website are impressive. THE most impressive menswear website on the net. I showed my bf .... I was hoping to inspire a change in his wardrobe.

 

[Geoff T]

Huh?

No this one:

http://gallery.me.com/boxinglee#100123

so much for google!:redface:

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

I was thinking in terms of taking an image and popping it on the canvas - fee.

I would only pay more for something which couldn't so easily be replicated with no noticeable difference.

Example:

I've had a few peeps admire what they thought was my Pandora bracelet (trendy bracelet thingy..expensive for a bracelet thingy)

My bracelet does not differ in quality, design or appearance from Pandora hence the confusion. However, it differs massively in price.

My sterling silver charm bracelet complete with silver charms and glass beads cost me less than £10. The Pandora would have cost perhaps £200. Why would I pay £200 just to have a 'name' branded onto an item when I can get something so similar for a fraction of the price.

Which leads us to the eternal Damien Hurst style 'what is art' debate!
I understand exactly what product and market you are thinking of, but to me the computer edited image printed onto canvas is no more a piece of art than a polaroid snap. (which a photographer would argue is art etc etc etc)

I think there is probably a market for what you want to do though.

 

[Geoff T]

Phwar

All the pics on your website are impressive. THE most impressive menswear website on the net. I showed my bf .... I was hoping to inspire a change in his wardrobe.

to what - speedo's?:|

 

[deadgoodundies]

Nice undies...but I have seen coat stands with more life in them, than that model.

Its too harsh! IMHO!

Poppy xx

Yeah I tried to get him to dance around with a clown hat on to give him more life but somehow I don't think it would of worked

Right sorry taking it off topic now. so back to original post

think it's a good idea

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

I drew a very similar image of Marilyn myself as a teenager. VERY similar.

Dig it out! That painting with frame was nearly £3k - You could be sitting on a gold mine!

 

[papverpoppies]

to what - speedo's?:|

Come on deadgoodundies - get with the latest trend!

Poppy xx

 

[iArtist]

Which leads us to the eternal Damien Hurst style 'what is art' debate!
I understand exactly what product and market you are thinking of, but to me the computer edited image printed onto canvas is no more a piece of art than a polaroid snap. (which a photographer would argue is art etc etc etc)

I think there is probably a market for what you want to do though.

Isn't that pic you said you wanted to buy a print on a canvas? It's not an original, it's a copy.

I myself have one canvas in my home, the rest of my 'art' consists of a metal and wire wall hanging, a metal wall hanging (looks like fabric) and a wooden wall hanging. Other than this it's pics I myself have shot or drawn.

So I do get your point.

I was thinking more phot self-portrait with a twist, and as a photo, it would never be in oils.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Isn't that pic you said you wanted to buy a print on a canvas? It's not an original, it's a copy.

I myself have one canvas in my home, the rest of my 'art' consists of a metal and wire wall hanging, a metal wall hanging (looks like fabric) and a wooden wall hanging. Other than this it's pics I myself have shot or drawn.

So I do get your point.

I was thinking more phot self-portrait with a twist, and as a photo, it would never be in oils.

Nope, the rest of the collection are prints, the Marilyn is the original as the prints were impossible to find - all sold out.

 

[Geoff T]

Come on deadgoodundies - get with the latest trend!

Poppy xx

OI! - you said there weren't no fillum in that Kamera!:redface:

 

[iArtist]

Dig it out! That painting with frame was nearly £3k - You could be sitting on a gold mine!

I have been inspired.

My original is in a red suitcase of memorabilia in my loft, so it can be retrieved.

Meanwhile I can draw a better one no doubt. I was afterall only 16 when I drew the last one. Pencil portraits were my thing back then.

I may have a go this week. Undecided as to medium. Oil crayon works rather nice for this type of thing. Scans nicely too.

Not a fan of James Dean or Adam Ant are you?

 

[papverpoppies]

OI! - you said there weren't no fillum in that Kamera!:redface:

Sorry about the rubbish posted with it, I could not edit it, when I save the photo.

What more could anyone ask for? Undies for the man who has no 'cares' in the World!

Poppy xx

 

[Geoff T]

James Dean

(semi) timeless market

Adam Ant

retro market

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

I have been inspired.

My original is in a red suitcase of memorabilia in my loft, so it can be retrieved.

Meanwhile I can draw a better one no doubt. I was afterall only 16 when I drew the last one. Pencil portraits were my thing back then.

I may have a go this week. Undecided as to medium. Oil crayon works rather nice for this type of thing. Scans nicely too.

Not a fan of James Dean or Adam Ant are you?

I quite like the whole collection, but only a few have made print. The Sophia Loren is really nice but is not yet in print, although it may be in the future.

His new Warhol style collection is really nice too. Im a big Claridge fan.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

There are plenty of cheap canvas prints of James Dean and other iconic figures around which is more the market I think you are aiming at with your nudes idea.

 

[Geoff T]

What more could anyone ask for? Undies for the man who has no 'cares' in the World!

Poppy xx

No cares for the world - cos he's carrying the whole world on his butt!

Least it was clean



(after the last wave at least!)

 

[papverpoppies]

I quite like the whole collection, but only a few have made print. The Sophia Loren is really nice but is not yet in print, although it may be in the future.

His new Warhol style collection is really nice too. Im a big Claridge fan.

Can I ask do you buy simply because you like his work, or also in the hope they will increase in value?

Several weeks ago I went to a photo exhibition, the work was stunning. I am not overly keen on displaying photos as art work, but some of these defied belief.

I think photography has really moved on, and a good photographer is every bit as good as a good artist.

Not sure I would pay the price that some of them wanted, but still incredible artwork.

Poppy xx

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Can I ask do you buy simply because you like his work, or also in the hope they will increase in value?

Several weeks ago I went to a photo exhibition, the work was stunning. I am not overly keen on displaying photos as art work, but some of these defied belief.

I think photography has really moved on, and a good photographer is every bit as good as a good artist.

Not sure I would pay the price that some of them wanted, but still incredible artwork.

Poppy xx

I only have the one original and I bought it because I love it. I wont be selling so it doesnt matter if it rockets in value or is worthless.

The prints wont rise in value anyway I dont think, but the same applies.

This is a beautiful fusion of traditional art and photography, they are tiny paintings photographed and magnified:
http://www.claridgelilius.com/

 

[iArtist]

I quite like the whole collection, but only a few have made print. The Sophia Loren is really nice but is not yet in print, although it may be in the future.

His new Warhol style collection is really nice too. Im a big Claridge fan.

I was thinking more of my own 'priceless' pastel portraits of James and Adam drawn a massive 13yrs ago, adding to their worth no doubt.

I've just edited my pastel original quickly in a photosuite to produce these results:

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

UG have a look at Simons site.
http://www.simonclaridge.com/main.php

 

[iArtist]

UG have a look at Simons site.
http://www.simonclaridge.com/main.php

Oh my God how creepy is that, it's the same picture!

Are his copies of the original photo then edited or hand drawn like mine?

Meanwhile re his other work, I see he is very talented. Beautifiul work.

Mine looks sh*t in comparison
But there's room for improvement.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Oh my God how creepy is that, it's the same picture!

Are his copies of the original photo then edited or hand drawn like mine?

The Diamond dust collection are acrylic paintings, the ltd edition prints are girclees.

The Warhol style collection originals are traditionally made hand made screen prints and mixed media. This has yet to be released as editions so I don't know what format they will be.

 

[Christine Hough]

Why on earth?
No nay never!!

I guess someone would have to be very obsessed with themselves to want this.

 

[iArtist]

Come on deadgoodundies - get with the latest trend!

Looks like he pooped himself......

Now (back on topic)

Imagine how happy this man would be if he could say to us...

"hey shutuppa your face, I looked like this 30yrs ago"

Then produces lovely modern art work of himself looking fit and naked.

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Perhaps you should have a library of stock nudes for sale with the offer of a custom made version at extra cost?

 

[Dawg]

Perhaps you should have a library of stock nudes for sale with the offer of a custom made version at extra cost?

Or have a collection of pron, a collection of 'art' filters in Photoshop and just drop the face of the subject onto the luxe body

 

[wholesalecity]

i think you can have a try.
no matter whether display or not, it is a good way to record what you looks like when you are still young.
when you are in old, it can remind you of the beautiful past you have.
that's why nowadays even in China, a comparatively conservative country, many young girls are considering to find a professional photo studio to take naked photos.

 

[Anthony2010]

funny...cool post,I won't do that kind of things.

 

[matth]

I get a few brides asking for sexy, boudoir type photos to use as presents for their hubby to be on their wedding day. It's all done in secret (although I do often wonder what'll happen if hubby to be comes home to me and their partner in not many clothes! )

They're not usually reproduced as canvasses or huge prints, but more album type products.. Something to look back on (and for hubby to look forward to on the wedding night! )

There's a big market for it, with some studios charging a fortune for it! There's a studio in Lakeside that charges quite a lot for a small print (£60 - five years ago), I got some pics done of my wife (before I was into that side of photography) and the images were amazing, and well worth the money - the self esteem boost was worth the money alone!

 

[office man]

Unique Gift - i have been thinking about your offer and decided to take you up on it.... please forward the naked picture of yourself asap!

hehe

 

[iArtist]

 

[Lee Jones Jnr]

Isn't it only a self portrait if you do it yourself?
Surely your talking about naked portraits?