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ThePpeGFX β€” The Buff at UpFest '09

Published: 2009-06-08 22:54:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 24778; Favourites: 980; Downloads: 471
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Description This was by far the biggest bitch of a piece I've had the fortune of painting so far. The technical skill required with this piece was way and above that of 'Dopeness Means Robots ' just with the amount of individual scenes and techniques.

I had some fun in Bristol as part of UpFest '09, painting on a bar-slash-boat alongside some great people and good friends. I'll get pictures of other stuff up soon.

I forget how big the area was, around 8ft by 6ft (which, may I add, was 2ft wider than I had asked for), used over 70 stencils and spent a good 8-9 hours getting it all done. The buff marks were painted with masking tape stuck to the board, trimmed away appropriately and then sprayed on.

My favourite bit? The pigeon on the paint that's tipped over. Why? I've not a clue but it's just such a calm scene amongst a jumble of buffing and bustle.

In hindsight, I'd have focused the colour scheme much more, painted in a smaller area (or stenciled more buffers) and used a white colour instead of grey for the buff paint and figures' silhouettes.

It's safe to say I'm sick of and don't want to cut or spray any of my buffer characters for the time being.

It was a good day.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the feature kpucross and noxiousone The effort and time involved with producing this piece was massive but it certainly paid off and to be able to garner it more attention does my heart good. We all produce art so people can see it, to think, to discuss, so the more the merrier. Thank you.

Seizing the opportunity of this extra attention, I would like to add that 'Buff and Run ' is on sale and embodies the concept behind this piece. Go have a look if you like this piece

And on the offchance you're interested in purchasing 'The Buff', please send me a note and we can discuss things.
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Comments: 370

ThePpeGFX In reply to ??? [2013-06-26 11:22:48 +0000 UTC]

Haha, you can say that again.

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bobman66 [2012-06-24 18:22:10 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow. This is really, really great. Awesome job!

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ThePpeGFX In reply to bobman66 [2012-06-25 09:06:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Guadalope [2011-08-27 12:58:12 +0000 UTC]

Haha, great work and a great idea!

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ThePpeGFX In reply to Guadalope [2011-08-27 18:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man.

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PeejayCatacutan [2010-08-16 14:48:15 +0000 UTC]

WOW.

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ThePpeGFX In reply to PeejayCatacutan [2010-08-16 16:25:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Existence-is-Futile [2010-08-07 14:10:39 +0000 UTC]

Featured for dA's 10th birthday [link]

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bendzz [2010-07-24 07:36:50 +0000 UTC]

Whooa... This was kinda boring until I realized it was done IN REAL LIFE, not in a digital paint program. Kudos on the intense patience you must have invested in this piece, man. Not many can do that.

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ThePpeGFX In reply to bendzz [2010-07-24 09:06:52 +0000 UTC]

Now what's the fun if it were just digital? Aye, a lot of time went into this, in terms of design, cutting and painting but it was all worthwhile. Thank you.

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bendzz In reply to ThePpeGFX [2010-07-24 10:12:20 +0000 UTC]

Np, I meant it.

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Atentado-Bombardeio [2010-03-20 20:12:36 +0000 UTC]

ahuahuahha.....thatΒ΄s great!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [link]

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Caramel-Jane [2010-02-13 08:22:12 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe the activity in this! Each time I think I've seen it all, something catches my eye. I LOVE the part in the last panel so much! Haha, great!

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ThePpeGFX In reply to Caramel-Jane [2010-02-13 09:39:15 +0000 UTC]

I thoroughly enjoy creating large and vast scenes with little events going on within, I paint the sort of work I enjoy myself

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magde [2009-10-05 23:59:16 +0000 UTC]

I wanna do something like this so bad now! You're amazing!

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ThePpeGFX In reply to magde [2009-10-06 05:46:53 +0000 UTC]

*blushes*

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madb0y [2009-08-29 11:53:34 +0000 UTC]

Is it okey if I would do this in emoticon form?
Check out my gallery if you dont know what I mean

It would be animated, just I need you, to accept my request

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ThePpeGFX In reply to madb0y [2009-08-29 17:26:31 +0000 UTC]

As long as it's not for financial gains, that I'm appropriately credited and you ask for permission if you're going to display them elsewhere than deviantArt. I don't mean to sound over the top but better safe than sorry. I look forward to seeing what you come up with man

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DesRtOnE [2009-07-22 11:18:39 +0000 UTC]

Its so detailed.

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ThePpeGFX In reply to DesRtOnE [2009-07-22 11:28:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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wormoart [2009-07-22 07:42:27 +0000 UTC]

incredible

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ThePpeGFX In reply to wormoart [2009-07-22 09:23:37 +0000 UTC]

Heheh, thanks man

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unImago [2009-07-21 15:02:17 +0000 UTC]

What material do you use for your stencil?

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ThePpeGFX In reply to unImago [2009-07-21 15:09:15 +0000 UTC]

I use acetate, which is also known as a transparency. It's the stuff you use to project things on an OHP and you can find it in most office stores or on the net.

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unImago In reply to ThePpeGFX [2009-07-21 15:13:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you rally much!
But what do you do with bigger pieces?
By the way: Great art!

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ThePpeGFX In reply to unImago [2009-07-21 16:37:49 +0000 UTC]

I had actually done this piece with a huge amount of small acetate stencils but for larger things, I've been using simple card because it doesn't flap around in the wind so much

Thanks man.

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unImago In reply to ThePpeGFX [2009-07-21 18:41:18 +0000 UTC]

I thank you!

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starsteamstab [2009-07-20 06:47:03 +0000 UTC]

Usually I'm not into these street art stuff. But this one is just great. **

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ThePpeGFX In reply to starsteamstab [2009-07-20 08:35:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I'll take that as a high compliment

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nonane [2009-07-17 01:37:45 +0000 UTC]

this is so damn cool

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ThePpeGFX In reply to nonane [2009-07-17 02:42:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Nogaren [2009-07-16 16:55:55 +0000 UTC]

0.0


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ThePpeGFX In reply to Nogaren [2009-07-16 18:04:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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TomBydand [2009-07-15 12:27:09 +0000 UTC]

oh my! i'm dizzy from the amout of effort that must have gone into this! eek! niiiiiiiiiiiccccceeeeeeeeeee

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ThePpeGFX In reply to TomBydand [2009-07-15 12:40:41 +0000 UTC]

An exhaustable amount of energy, yes ><

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PoulNyrup [2009-07-15 10:15:39 +0000 UTC]

Outstanding work

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ThePpeGFX In reply to PoulNyrup [2009-07-15 11:51:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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SneznyBars [2009-07-15 06:10:10 +0000 UTC]

Great idea!

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ThePpeGFX In reply to SneznyBars [2009-07-15 11:52:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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SneznyBars In reply to ThePpeGFX [2009-07-15 13:18:58 +0000 UTC]

I like your pictures! Very beautiful!

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pastforms666 [2009-07-15 05:33:01 +0000 UTC]

clean, crisp stencil work, well as far as i can see at first glance anyway...

peace,
ruan

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ThePpeGFX In reply to pastforms666 [2009-07-15 11:52:30 +0000 UTC]

Aye it's clean for the most part

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pastforms666 In reply to pastforms666 [2009-07-15 05:33:49 +0000 UTC]

oh, and nice lens by the way. (2nd to last photograph)

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pastforms666 In reply to pastforms666 [2009-07-15 05:34:06 +0000 UTC]

argh, 3rd i mean!

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RapidPixel [2009-07-15 05:29:26 +0000 UTC]

Was the graffiti there before you started, or did you create that too?

I love the idea behind this mural.

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ThePpeGFX In reply to RapidPixel [2009-07-15 11:53:04 +0000 UTC]

I created the graffiti background with friends. Thank you.

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iSkyloft [2009-07-15 05:19:36 +0000 UTC]

ok ! nice shot

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ThePpeGFX In reply to iSkyloft [2009-07-15 11:53:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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TheDevilsBlush [2009-07-15 03:27:14 +0000 UTC]

I like the fact that you have a guy resting and smoking, and theres another little guy hanging... great attention to detail!

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ThePpeGFX In reply to TheDevilsBlush [2009-07-15 11:55:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I try my best.

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