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NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE!!  I've got an opportunity to do a mural of New York's skyline...
 ...it's been years since my last big one..and i really would like to do it..
i don't have a precise size,yet..it will be on an inside wall..from mid-point up...and may cover 10 ' x 4' ..i have not settled on a design.. but i wouldn't mind advice.. although i didn't admit it to the person,''depend s on the size...etc.,'' when it comes to charging, i have no clue on this..ANYONE?? SO..... advice, ideas,suggestions, and pics if you have them,i need points of reference... 
and i'm asking non-specific... if you have an idea,suggestion, etc., i would like to hear it i'm willing to accept jokes too,as you would think i would have an idea,BUT.... i come to you all first ..  please....
help....for only a minimal input, you could help an artist...
i hope to be making updates.. and yes, they do want the twin towers in the skyline,as remembrance...  'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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Cool that sounds like great fun doing that. From my experience as a cabinet maker I find people just are'nt prepared to pay for what it would actually cost in hours. I've always struggled on how to price a job, it may be different in your line of work but I have always found that people want to commission people like you and me because of our skills but are not willing to really pay for it, they generally want something for nothing.
Your head should be buzzing with ideas, I know mine would be if I had that commission, get ya arse to a library and do some research, thats what I'd be doing. Sometimes Life is like the post...You just don't get it! | |
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iceblue07 said: Cool that sounds like great fun doing that. From my experience as a cabinet maker I find people just are'nt prepared to pay for what it would actually cost in hours. I've always struggled on how to price a job, it may be different in your line of work but I have always found that people want to commission people like you and me because of our skills but are not willing to really pay for it, they generally want something for nothing.
Your head should be buzzing with ideas, I know mine would be if I had that commission, get ya arse to a library and do some research, thats what I'd be doing. same here.. 
maybe they're spoiled and this time won't be too shocked!!
library?  maybe....
now it's got to wait til saturday.. i'm still looking for pics on the internet.. ya my head's buzzing alright..made it hard to concentrate on the way home, and i was driving!
thanks!  'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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...anyone....?
'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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Put some hookers in it, and some hidden messages about how Paul is dead. Also use that paint where if you lick it you trip and see Jesus. The Normal Whores Club | |
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but, seriously.. 'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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FunkMistress said: Put some hookers in it, and some hidden messages about how Paul is dead. Also use that paint where if you lick it you trip and see Jesus.
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I'd like to say consider adding the "Freedom Tower"... A working class Hero is something to be ~ Lennon |
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RenHoek said: I'd like to say consider adding the "Freedom Tower"...
and i'd have to say.. how would you add it and still have the twin towers in there? or am i missing something? 'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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peb319 said: RenHoek said: I'd like to say consider adding the "Freedom Tower"...
and i'd have to say.. how would you add it and still have the twin towers in there? or am i missing something? you were planning to add the twin towers? interesting, that makes it more of a memorial piece... fine by me! never been to NYC and I miss those towers so damn much... A working class Hero is something to be ~ Lennon |
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I once saw a reconstruction of the bayer tapestry in toast 
Bet ya daren't put a troll in it  
As for charging... think of a figure and tripple it...You can always come down 
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RenHoek said: peb319 said: and i'd have to say.. how would you add it and still have the twin towers in there? or am i missing something? you were planning to add the twin towers? interesting, that makes it more of a memorial piece... fine by me! never been to NYC and I miss those towers so damn much... it was the only request for the piece..
they want the twin towers in it.. night time or daytime?? which one to do? i'm leaning towards the night time..seems more New York..  'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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peb319 said: RenHoek said: you were planning to add the twin towers? interesting, that makes it more of a memorial piece... fine by me! never been to NYC and I miss those towers so damn much... it was the only request for the piece..
they want the twin towers in it.. night time or daytime?? which one to do? i'm leaning towards the night time..seems more New York.. city that never sleeps...  A working class Hero is something to be ~ Lennon |
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peb319 said: RenHoek said: you were planning to add the twin towers? interesting, that makes it more of a memorial piece... fine by me! never been to NYC and I miss those towers so damn much... it was the only request for the piece..
they want the twin towers in it.. night time or daytime?? which one to do? i'm leaning towards the night time..seems more New York.. That's a pretty pic. I'm a New Yorker, and do miss the towers. Worked in both for 4 years, and those buildings are missed. I used to call them the "two silver diamonds in the sky". Now that they're gone, the skyline will never be the same. Sometimes when you see them shown in movies from back in the 80s, it's a little eery just seeing them, knowing the tragedy that happened. By the way, they may not be calling the new building the "freedom towers" anymore, I've heard just yesterday on the news they are thinking about calling it "One World Trade Center" just like it's original address, but some want to include "Two World Trade Center" as well, but some citizens are bittersweet about naming it that, because it's a sad reminder of what happened, if they choose to use the original addresses as it's new name. | |
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I would be looking at other artists and their styles and maybe it may give you inspiration for doing this commission. Try looking at Cezanne, Seurat, Degas, Monet, the list is endless, have a look at some more modern and possibly local artists, also try working with different materials/mediums, theres a local artist to me who mixes sand into his paint to add texture, it looks really good. Go to some art museums aswell as this could give you some good ideas. God I can feel myself getting excited for you ! I love this kind of stuff its great. Also don't forget to take photos of your work in progression, its good for you and could be interesting for the people who you're doing it for. Sometimes Life is like the post...You just don't get it! | |
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RenHoek said: peb319 said: and i'd have to say.. how would you add it and still have the twin towers in there? or am i missing something? you were planning to add the twin towers? interesting, that makes it more of a memorial piece... fine by me! never been to NYC and I miss those towers so damn much... Renhoek.. I thought of you ( well.. your name )the other day.. I was passing a street called Renhoekstreet The Borg... Partypoopers of the galaxy.. ( Medical Hologram )
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RenHoek said: peb319 said: it was the only request for the piece..
they want the twin towers in it.. night time or daytime?? which one to do? i'm leaning towards the night time..seems more New York.. city that never sleeps... it's the first nighttime one that caught my eye.. but it seems...distant,sort of.. 'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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2elijah said: peb319 said: it was the only request for the piece..
they want the twin towers in it.. night time or daytime?? which one to do? i'm leaning towards the night time..seems more New York.. That's a pretty pic. I'm a New Yorker, and do miss the towers. Worked in both for 4 years, and those buildings are missed. I used to call them the "two silver diamonds in the sky". Now that they're gone, the skyline will never be the same. Sometimes when you see them shown in movies from back in the 80s, it's a little eery just seeing them, knowing the tragedy that happened. By the way, they may not be calling the new building the "freedom towers" anymore, I've heard just yesterday on the news they are thinking about calling it "One World Trade Center" just like it's original address, but some want to include "Two World Trade Center" as well, but some citizens are bittersweet about naming it that, because it's a sad reminder of what happened, if they choose to use the original addresses as it's new name. i like it, but i'm thinking they might not want it that 'busy'... 'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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iceblue07 said: I would be looking at other artists and their styles and maybe it may give you inspiration for doing this commission. Try looking at Cezanne, Seurat, Degas, Monet, the list is endless, have a look at some more modern and possibly local artists, also try working with different materials/mediums, theres a local artist to me who mixes sand into his paint to add texture, it looks really good. Go to some art museums aswell as this could give you some good ideas. God I can feel myself getting excited for you ! I love this kind of stuff its great. Also don't forget to take photos of your work in progression, its good for you and could be interesting for the people who you're doing it for.
contagious isn't it?? 'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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AND SOME REALLY BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!!!
it crossed my mind to wonder if i could put the most recognizable ones in it together,without over doing it.. 'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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Shango said: Gotham-ish approach
this i like.. dark,mysterious....yet known... 'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
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HowComeYouDontCallme said: RenHoek said: you were planning to add the twin towers? interesting, that makes it more of a memorial piece... fine by me! never been to NYC and I miss those towers so damn much... Renhoek.. I thought of you ( well.. your name )the other day.. I was passing a street called Renhoekstreet 
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RenHoek said: HowComeYouDontCallme said: Renhoek.. I thought of you ( well.. your name )the other day.. I was passing a street called Renhoekstreet
where was this!!! MUST.HAVE.STREETSIGN. See Orgnote... The Borg... Partypoopers of the galaxy.. ( Medical Hologram )
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Sorry for my late reply but wishing you good luck with your mural !
Saw some painted skylines at google :  
 
 
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