That’s what I don’t understand. If this is typical of the “artist” why was he chosen he obviously thinks it’s great. On his social media after he had “finished “ he posted it was one of the best he had done and was quote “very proud” of it.
I’ll chip in again to get it right….
Do you know the artists name? I'm interested to look up some of his other work to see if that's also as dire.
It’s alright but not sure about the babies bottom chin!
A much better picture than the one they used.
So would I and there are a few others on PNE-Online who have posted that they would too
Thanks! Appreciate the gesture.So would I and there are a few others on PNE-Online who have posted that they would too
His name is Matt Bishop, he's @Bizy_82 on Instagram.
Then whoever commissioned him either shouldn’t have done or, should have made clear to the contributors it was going to be a cartoon/ caricature. Instead we were asked to vote on and contribute towards something we were never going to get.
He's not totally shite at what he does to be fair to him. Seems to be fairly decent at cartoon style stuff, and i really like a lot of his stuff that isn't a human face (the stuff that is human face is all rather turd, even though it IS supposed to be cartoonish....
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Not turning on anyone, just stating the facts.
Correct, I don’t know enough about different styles of art to criticise anyone. As I posted earlier, and you have just said, his style wasn’t what the majority where expecting, hence the bitter disappointment from most people. As to turning on anyone, that’s not quite correct, it’s more misinformation than anything. It wasn’t what we thought we were getting, whoever commissioned him had a completely different perception of what was wanted and many people who could ill afford it contributed and now think the money and opportunity was wasted. This, as it is, will never be a source of pride to most supporters, it’s now time to draw a veil over the whole situation and start again. This time with the finished art being what is expected. I know it’s asking a lot for people to contribute once again so soon, but that’s the only way. Bite the bullet, accept a mistake was made and see if we can put it right.
How much was raised altogether?
£10,000 I believe.
Six months gross wages for most in Blackpool.
Although how much it cost is irrelevant if it’s money wasted £10 or £10,000 it’s still dead money.
Was Smithy involved in the negotiations with the artist?
Dunno,I’m not involved in any way, just another supporter who wants to do the best by Jimmy.
Fully agree with that Gfg. No point in blaming anyone but time to put it right and start again with a mural befitting to our Jim. I would be more than happy to contribute to a new mural but the fund raising request should come from the Armfield Club.
Along with an explanation of the thinking behind this commission.
Think the 10k inc a fair bit for prepping the wall which wouldn't need to be re-done
Hopefully the next one will cost a good bit less, as you say the prep has already been done. However there is still the cost of covering the existing one, which also not be cheap. The sooner the cost is established the better.
Good shout, but I think they would be extremely careful before commissioning another.
Shit a brick.
My mum is an artist she does fine art, she said for something like this to get a decent street artist would be about £10k, the spray cans alone would cost thousands as well as travelling expenses, hotel/air b&b costs, hiring the cherry picker. They would want to paint completely over this to start off with as well, so that's more paint they need on top. Doubt they will get someone who can do Jimmy proud for any less.
For £10,000 worth if donations, you would have thought they would have done their research and got this right.
I know nothing about artists so just had a look at him on Instagram and he's exactly what we thought we were getting.
Surely the artist was given some kind of remit though? This look like one of those computerised digital “people” you see running around in computer games shooting at others
Go on Robin, we know you could do it.
Heads should roll for this mistake.
