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Incoming - something different

Post by mikeylacroix » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:19 pm

Commissioned this almost 2years ago, prior to moving into my new place.
Saw Hank's work on another forum and actually approached him to do a portrait for the wifey n me. He doesn't do ppl.

Hank is self taught, he does ad prints for some Canadian government thing. Absolutely fantastic to work with. The wait was worth it.

Went with a theme (keepers obviously).
A classic chronograph, a modern diver and a high end quartz. All with interesting histories.

The BP was the least complicated, sending Hank multiple pics made it easy to get all the details on first go.
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The OQ went thru a few iterations, I couldn't open it for more pics, so Hank had to make do with online stuff to get the finishing right on top of the pics I sent em. Changed the angle too coupla times before this final reveal.
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The Daytona needed a redo to get that black right so the markers stand out more. He also toned down the bling a bit so the focus was on the face.
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Now to hang it up, dad keeps asking why are there all these display lamps on the ceiling :ROFL:
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Post by KidKeith » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:26 pm

Are these pictures of your watches?

If so, whoa! Nice collection.
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Post by rockmastermike » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:30 pm

that's pretty cool, Mike

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Post by mikeylacroix » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:31 pm

KidKeith wrote:Are these pictures of your watches?

If so, whoa! Nice collection.
Yep drawings from pics of mine lol

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Post by 1954Selmer » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:42 pm

God-given talent..
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Post by Chocodove » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:46 pm

Very unique. Nice to have original pieces like that.
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Post by Heuerville » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:53 pm

Very cool Mike.
Just wondering.. if these are drawings, then why are they printed onto box canvas frames.. don't you get the original drawings/artworks framed? (or have I got the wrong end of the stick?).
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Post by mikeylacroix » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:02 pm

Heuerville wrote:Very cool Mike.
Just wondering.. if these are drawings, then why are they printed onto box canvas frames.. don't you get the original drawings/artworks framed? (or have I got the wrong end of the stick?).
They are stretch-fitted over the frames.

Was contemplating getting it shipped rolled to save on costs but Hank already had them done up.

Will probably get a 3d frame eventually...ImageImage

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Post by Heuerville » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:13 pm

Ahh.. I see, they're paintings!
You wouldn't stretch fit them after painting, as they would distort and crack. They would have been painted after stretch fitting the canvas (if done the conventional way). Sorry to pry.. I was once a fine-artist in a past life, brings back memories!
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Post by mikeylacroix » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:17 pm

Heuerville wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:13 pm
Ahh.. I see, they're paintings!
You wouldn't stretch fit them after painting, as they would distort and crack. They would have been painted after stretch fitting the canvas (if done the conventional way). Sorry to pry.. I was once a fine-artist in a past life, brings back memories!
i knew i was getting something wrong lol
he did say to ship rolled meant it would need re-stretching and that wouldn't look too good

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Post by Heuerville » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:29 pm

mikeylacroix wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:17 pm
Heuerville wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:13 pm
Ahh.. I see, they're paintings!
You wouldn't stretch fit them after painting, as they would distort and crack. They would have been painted after stretch fitting the canvas (if done the conventional way). Sorry to pry.. I was once a fine-artist in a past life, brings back memories!
i knew i was getting something wrong lol
he did say to ship rolled meant it would need re-stretching and that wouldn't look too good
Makes sense! It's very fine work, you should be very happy with them. :cheers:
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Post by ericf4 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:37 pm

Amazing man. Damn.

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Post by BBK357 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:55 pm

Wow. Incredible work


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Post by Danny_T » Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:20 pm

Very cool. My wife is an artist and has a degree in fine art and recently opened her own studio. I had her do some watercolour paintings of a couple of my watches. I'll make a separate thread showcasing her work.



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Post by mikeylacroix » Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:47 pm

Danny_T wrote:Very cool. My wife is an artist and has a degree in fine art and recently opened her own studio. I had her do some watercolour paintings of a couple of my watches. I'll make a separate thread showcasing her work.
That would be awesome to see!

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Post by mikeylacroix » Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:36 pm

Will probably do 3d frame sometime next yearImage

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Post by watchdawg » Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:50 pm

All you can say is WOW

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Post by Axelay2003 » Sun Dec 31, 2017 5:18 am

Impressive!!!
It's a beautiful world! Gerald.
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Post by rockmastermike » Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:14 am

Too cool. Looks incredible, like an art gallery in your place

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Post by snootydog » Sun Dec 31, 2017 6:51 am

mikeylacroix wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2017 8:36 pm
Will probably do 3d frame sometime next yearImage
Wow, they look great under that lighting.
Andy :uj:
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