Mark's "Map of Everything" print for sale at Slingshot Press
Slingshot Press is selling a signed and numbered print of my illustration "Map of Everthing." It costs $50 and is limited to 50 copies.
Here at Slingshot! Press, it is our goal to make art affordable for everyone so we have teamed up with 50 of your favorite artists to bring you 50 signed and numbered limited edition prints for the price of only $50 each. Doesn’t get much simpler than that! We will be releasing one new print each week over the course of the year.LinkEvery print from Slingshot! Press is a gallery quality print on 100% archival acid-free velvet cotton rag paper. We use only archival inks utilizing a professional 8-color process. The final print is trimmed to size, protected in an acid-free poly cover and shipped in a flat box to preserve the print and protect it during shipping.
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James W,
Could you possibly be more of a dick?
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but I guess you were born in the 70's
Not even. He's 20.
And a philosophy student at Vassar. He thinks the BB posters are sacred cows? Too funny. I like Mark's art. It isn't what I prefer for myself but I try not to judge in these matters. This "Map of everything" above very clearly reflects Mark's love of retro 50's style.
So... Jame W, since your such an expert. Please share with us your knowledge of Art. Who is your fav these days?
As the owner of a vintage store specializing in Mid Century Modern(MCM), here's my two shiny pennies.
Mark's artwork is reminiscent of Charles Eames early illustrations with a new slant. Because an artwork has mass appeal doesn't mean it's "crap".
While I prefer MCM era originals, there is definitely a huge market for MCM style design with a 'superflat' bent.
Also you have to take into consideration that MCM originals are out of financial reach for many, and so Mark's offering a good looking print that appeals to SHAG enthusiasts and people looking to avoid IKEA Mass Market Crap (Yeah I said it). It's a good choice.
James W, there is an enormous chasm between criticism of a work and calling something "dreadful" and "crap." If you told an artist to his face that his work was "crap" within earshot of me, I would give you an earful. If it was my place, I'd kick your ass out.
Get some manners.
I guess that's really it: manners.
Manners keep you alive. Manners permit commerce and learning.
Manners preserve that within you that keeps you from slipping into that existential void. Bow to your opponent. Bow to your teacher. Bow to yourself. Forget manners and forget yourself.
l o l
advice for mark - sell your prints for much higher - you won't be accused of crappery as much.
I like it. My advice, try selling at $50.00 and see how it goes. That's a very fair price for good paper and ink. I would actually suggest trying a print on canvus, because sometimes the fine texture can make the color pop better. Down the road you can increase your price as you build a reputation. Good work.
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Ahhhhhh. There now. Much better.
Takuan, I wouldn't say he's lying; it's more like he's talking out of the wrong orifice, and hasn't learned yet that other people can spot it. If he really is twenty, I'll give him a little leeway for not being able to tell Retro-Futurist from Gen X, though rather less for mixing it up with Web 2.0. He gets no points at all for throwing in a ringer like "the Xeni Jardin aesthetic."
However, I see no reason to excuse the bad manners. He's old enough to know better.