Josh Keyes

[Bluecow003]

I saw other threads about Josh Keyes, but they were for specific prints. I thought we could have a general Josh Keyes thread.

I decided that I have to get one of his limited edition prints at some point, but I don't want to pay the secondary market prices. I love how clean and detailed they are. Anyone know when he might have some prints for sale?

Also, who owns any of his prints and what do you own? Post pictures please. :thumbsup

[MUZZ]

http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/muzz_photos/2556_2.jpg

i had this print for a while, it looked great in person.

[DMBfan]

Love Keyes work...

[deludo]

http://www.expressobeans.com/visual/IS.php?id=139840&t=mi (http://www.expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/107636)

really want this...too bad its a run of 1

[hirschy75]

Really like Shedding:

http://www.expressobeans.com/remote/18140:150394.jpg (http://www.expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/117474/150394)

[Bluecow003]

He had an exhibition going until the 13th of February. Do you think there is any chance some limited edition prints will come out of it?

[kantianallstar]

He had an exhibition going until the 13th of February. Do you think there is any chance some limited edition prints will come out of it?

They already did. Shedding and Hibernate were released with a run of 50 each. They weren't dropped though, only sold to people on a presale list from the gallery. Not many people got one that wanted one.

I went to the show in NYC, it was awesome. They did a show book which is really nice and includes a small print as well. It was about $90 or so and can be bought through the Jonathan Levine Gallery website.

[Bluecow003]

Presale list? How would one get on that? :think

I'm jealous you got to go to the exhibition, I bet it was incredible.

[hirschy75]

Have any of you guys gone on his site and looked at the sketch book? I glanced through it or like 5 minutes and its go some amazing shots.

There are a few pics with nature books where I think he gets a lot of his work from

[kantianallstar]

Presale list? How would one get on that? :think

I'm jealous you got to go to the exhibition, I bet it was incredible.

Definitely incredible. Lots of good artwork. You had to e-mail the gallery whenever the show was announced a long time ago. I wasn't on the list and didn't get a print unfortunately.

[Bluecow003]

Definitely incredible. Lots of good artwork. You had to e-mail the gallery whenever the show was announced a long time ago. I wasn't on the list and didn't get a print unfortunately.

I joined the gallery's mailing list a little while ago. I'll have to remember about emailing them the next time he has an exhibition.

[Bluecow003]

Fuck me his stuff is impossible to buy when it's released. Apparently this was released as a giclee with a run of 50. I would have loved to own this piece. I guess only certain people were emailed and given the chance to buy for $400.

http://www.expressobeans.com/visual/IS.php?id=154530&t=mi

http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=48263&start=30
http://www.expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/119995

[Bluecow003]

So has anyone here been on the galleries preorder or preview lists? I emailed Jonathan Levine Gallery and David Smith Gallery to be put on their lists for Josh's next show and they put me on them. Josh's website says it will be this fall, but Jonathan Levine Gallery said it probably won't happen until 2011. So does anyone know exactly how these lists work or how the prints are allocated/chances of getting one? I just hope some day I can get one of his limited edition prints for face value. I love his stuff, but dropping $1000+ in the secondary market for the prints I would want is a bit much for me.

[hirschy75]

I'd like to know too but I asked Josh and he said it would be in November but do you have to be asked to be on the list or just sign up for the newsletter?

[Bluecow003]

I just emailed the galleries.

[hirschy75]

I emailed them too but we'll see how it goes.

I'm already saving so I can get a hold of at least one of his prints for face, the after market just kills ya

[ali815]

what's the emails? I wanna get on this list too lol

[Bluecow003]

It appears certain now that I will never own this print:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290433005098

That just ended today. Ouch. That is way too rich for my blood. I'll have to get lucky on a future exhibition, but I've heard his waiting lists for these types of prints are very long.

[deludo]

It appears certain now that I will never own this print:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290433005098

That just ended today. Ouch. That is way too rich for my blood. I'll have to get lucky on a future exhibition, but I've heard his waiting lists for these types of prints are very long.

i was following that too...ill have a keyes one of these days!

[hirschy75]

It appears certain now that I will never own this print:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290433005098

That just ended today. Ouch. That is way too rich for my blood. I'll have to get lucky on a future exhibition, but I've heard his waiting lists for these types of prints are very long.

Ya I was watching this too... luckily I really don't like this one


ill have a keyes one of these days!

I'm hoping to get some this year! November show/release correct?

Also does anyone have any info on his print drops? I'd like to know a little info... I'll even send you a free print for telling me lol

[Bluecow003]

Ya I was watching this too... luckily I really don't like this one



I'm hoping to get some this year! November show/release correct?

Also does anyone have any info on his print drops? I'd like to know a little info... I'll even send you a free print for telling me lol

I don't know much about them. The "big" ones only get released to the galleries' waiting lists. So there isn't even a drop for those.

[Badrinath]

Does anyone have either the Guardian I or Entangle I?

[hirschy75]

Oh I wish I would have seen this, an entange just went unsold on the bay

[Bluecow003]

I better get one of these, I've been dying for a Josh Keyes print without getting a second mortgage.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/josh_keyes_last_kiss.jpg

Josh Keyes - "Last Kiss"
Signed & Numbered Edition of 250
Archival Giclee on Embossed Hahnemuhle Velvet Paper (308 gm weight)
Paper Size 18" x 24" with Deckled Edges
Published through Limited Addiction Publishing, 2010
This edition will be available for sale through the 'Editions' web store on the David B. Smith Gallery site
It will be released on Tuesday, July 20th at approximately 11am Mountain Standard Time (Denver, CO)

[Badrinath]

I better get one of these, I've been dying for a Josh Keyes print without getting a second mortgage.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/josh_keyes_last_kiss.jpg

Josh Keyes - "Last Kiss"
Signed & Numbered Edition of 250
Archival Giclee on Embossed Hahnemuhle Velvet Paper (308 gm weight)
Paper Size 18" x 24" with Deckled Edges
Published through Limited Addiction Publishing, 2010
This edition will be available for sale through the 'Editions' web store on the David B. Smith Gallery site
It will be released on Tuesday, July 20th at approximately 11am Mountain Standard Time (Denver, CO)

I'll be going for that one too, any thoughts about another print for the 11.05.10 through 12.11.10 dates?

[Bluecow003]

I'll be going for that one too, any thoughts about another print for the 11.05.10 through 12.11.10 dates?

There will be something coming out of it for sure. I got on the preview list like 4 or 5 months ago. I'm crossing my fingers, but who knows.

[Badrinath]

There will be something coming out of it for sure. I got on the preview list like 4 or 5 months ago. I'm crossing my fingers, but who knows.

One of two thousand reasons I wish I still lived in CO

[Bluecow003]

Yeah, it would be cool to see one of his exhibitions in person.

[Badrinath]

Has anyone ever picked one up from a drop?

[Bluecow003]

Has anyone ever picked one up from a drop?

I haven't, but I'm anticipating a blood bath just so I'm prepared for the worst.

[Badrinath]

I haven't, but I'm anticipating a blood bath just so I'm prepared for the worst.

Same here... 12 more days

[hirschy75]

If anyone can help with this let me know because I'll be in TN with no internet for the entire week.

I'll pay you nicely :)

[w8482eat]

The site is getting HAMMERED!! Killed the server twice already......

[w8482eat]

Buy now was there for about two seconds, then db connection error......

[Bluecow003]

Saw it once, hit Buy Now, then Store Closed.

[hirschy75]

Saw it once, hit Buy Now, then Store Closed.


So you got it?

[dythuger]

damn i just got the button and when clicked it went to store closed. I wonder if anyone has gotten through yet.

[Bluecow003]

No, not even close. Store is closed. The only ray of hope is that my page is now trying to refresh my cart instead of the product page. Been 20 minutes though.

[Bluecow003]

Getting closer......

[hirschy75]

so wait is there a way to get lucky early?

or should you just wait till 11

[Badrinath]

Popped up but buy now error'ed out

[CBjornson]

so wait is there a way to get lucky early?

or should you just wait till 11

what do you mean? it's 11 mountain time, not pacific. the print has been up officially for 36 minutes.

[w8482eat]

But the store hasn't......

[Bluecow003]

so wait is there a way to get lucky early?

or should you just wait till 11

Huh? It's already up.

Anyway, I got through checkout, closed,...put info in, closed....now trying to get confirmation...closed

[hirschy75]

oh fudge i didnt know it was already up lol.

so between here and eb only 1 person scored? what the hell?

[Bluecow003]

I don't know if I got one, but I entered my CC info and hit Submit. Still coming up with the store closed, nothing beyond hitting submit yet. No email.

EDIT: HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

43 fucking minutes of refreshing, but I got a fucking invoice!!!!!!!

[jiatlas]

saw buy it button but got shut out

[dythuger]

ive gotten to the cart. but still says closed.

[Bluecow003]

ive gotten to the cart. but still says closed.

Keep going and don't close that page, just keep refreshing. It's just a matter of the server letting you in, but it knows you have one in cart.

[hirschy75]

so i keep getting to this page with one in my cart: http://www.davidbsmithgallery.com/store/cart.php?target=checkout

is this the one to keep refreshing?

[jiatlas]

saw my cart and it says there are 3 in there... is there a limit per person

[Bluecow003]

Just keep refreshing whatever page it gives you. More people on EB finally got through all at about the same time.

[w8482eat]

Anytime their server is getting this kind of db error......FATAL ERROR: Can't connect to MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (11) ....nobody is "scoring".
They have the Linux guy on the phone....

[Bluecow003]

saw my cart and it says there are 3 in there... is there a limit per person

YES! Only 1 per person. So you better fix it.

[dmtr]

Got one. Keep refreshing at each page you get to.

[dythuger]

Keep going and don't close that page, just keep refreshing. It's just a matter of the server letting you in, but it knows you have one in cart.

Filled out my info and then got the closed store, now i have nothing in my cart. damnit.

[Bluecow003]

Anytime their server is getting this kind of db error......FATAL ERROR: Can't connect to MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (11) ....nobody is "scoring".
They have the Linux guy on the phone....

I got an invoice and other people on EB did too. I have an order number and everything sent to my email address. If that's not a successful purchase, then I don't know what is.

[Bluecow003]

Lots of people on EB are saying they got through now.

[dythuger]

INVOICE


Hopefully it worked.

[jiatlas]

got 1! my first keyes and keyes drop ever...

[jiatlas]

looks sold out

[hirschy75]

FUCK! missed it in the last second

[w8482eat]

Finally got it. I had 9 in my cart, updated to 1 and finally made it through. That was wild. Never seen so many server errors in a drop before.

[jiatlas]

hirschy75 box is full

[dythuger]

got 1! my first keyes and keyes drop ever...

me too.

[jiatlas]

took me maybe 10 minutes max. pretty fast for all the server issues

[w8482eat]

An hour for 250 prints.....

[deludo]

todays setlist:

:popcorn
:beat
:confused
:shrug
:banana
:bang
:twitch

http://static.railbirds.com/gallery/2008/11/4539453907_andi_bouncingfrog_woohoo.gif

[Bluecow003]

took me maybe 10 minutes max. pretty fast for all the server issues

So basically you didn't start right at 11 then? I don't know anyone that took less than 40 minutes if they started trying right at 11.

Anyway, that was my first Keyes drop too and it was brutal. I can't wait to see this thing in person!

[jiatlas]

So basically you didn't start right at 11 then? I don't know anyone that took less than 40 minutes if they started trying right at 11.

Anyway, that was my first Keyes drop too and it was brutal. I can't wait to see this thing in person!

started around 1135-1140. was confirmed by 12

[dythuger]

so does he usually have these printed when he posts for sale?

[Bluecow003]

so does he usually have these printed when he posts for sale?

They are all sold through the gallery as far as I know. Josh doesn't sell them himself.

[dmtr]

todays setlist:

:popcorn
:beat
:confused
:shrug
:banana
:bang
:twitch

http://static.railbirds.com/gallery/2008/11/4539453907_andi_bouncingfrog_woohoo.gif

Nice closer!

[hirschy75]

Well I didn't score one but getting hooked up by someone here is very cool :)

Congrats to those that scored!

[hirschy75]

From Josh:


That painting was a key piece in the LeVine show and also has an important personal meaning for me. I am always a little wary of sharing my intended interpretations with people as most everyone has his or her own idea of what is going on in a picture. But I think I should share my thoughts about this piece with you.

If you are like me you are starting to take notice of your body beginning to creak more often than it used to. Your memory is not as sharp as it used to be. You are basically on the door step to mid life. Like the car you drove as a teenager you still have it but it is getting rusty and needs more maintenance than it used to, and you can't trade it in, not yet until the brilliant scientists perfect transhuman technology.

So for me the piece is foreshadowing a state of being that is on the horizon, and common to all. It is about becoming comfortable with letting go of the body or specifically identifying with the physical body. The humming birds could represent the personality, spirit, or soul. In a nutshell, it is an honoring and letting go of the body, realizing that it is temporal and its ok to watch it go over time, and to turn the focus of our identity on that bright energy within, for me I often feel my mind is like a flock of humming birds, darting this way and that to ideas and emotions. The birds are saying goodbye to the body.

[jiatlas]

sweet! had a similar interpretation.

[MUZZ]

http://www.expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/118743

this would be a pretty cool print.

[Bluecow003]

Yeah, the more I think about Last Kiss, the more sad it feels. Josh's intended interpretation basically confims that for me even if he didn't intend it to be that sad. This is probably the first print where I'll be taking it straight to the framer after it arriving.

[deludo]

:banana shipping notification! :banana

[Bluecow003]

I still don't have a shipping notification. Hopefully it comes soon.

[dythuger]

Just got my notification.

[kantianallstar]

I got mine yesterday afternoon. Excited to get it!

[dythuger]

Some pictures from ebeans. It looks way better than i thought. Cant wait to see it in person:



http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/3281/dsc0152g.jpg (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/dsc0152g.jpg/)
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2163/dsc0154kd.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/dsc0154kd.jpg/)
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/9092/dsc0155z.jpg (http://img838.imageshack.us/i/dsc0155z.jpg/)
http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8364/dsc0157r.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/i/dsc0157r.jpg/)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/9507/dsc0158l.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/dsc0158l.jpg/)
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9587/dsc0156m.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/dsc0156m.jpg/)

[dmtr]

Yeah, I agree the pics of the actual item look a lot better then the jpeg (and hell, I like the jpeg a lot). But I do expect this from the big Keyes releases. My one other (big) Keyes piece is jaw dropping. He does a great job on these releases.

[Bluecow003]

Holy crap, I thought it was hard waiting for it before. Now I really need to see this thing in person. Still no shipping confirmation. :sob

[dythuger]

Dont you have thunder? Ill need to find that picture. I liked the way it was framed, might have to steal that idea.

[dmtr]

Dont you have thunder? Ill need to find that picture. I liked the way it was framed, might have to steal that idea.

I do have Thunder framed, by my frame job pales in comparison to another member, I think liog22 has one framed ridiculously in the non-dmb framing thread.

[dythuger]

I do have Thunder framed, by my frame job pales in comparison to another member, I think liog22 has one framed ridiculously in the non-dmb framing thread.

Ok, ill take a look. If i dont steal your frame job, ill just steal that EMEK i want from you :).

[dmtr]

Ok, ill take a look. If i dont steal your frame job, ill just steal that EMEK i want from you :).

Are you referring to the 04 EMEK? Its still for sale.... :)

http://www.daveposters.com/forum/showthread.php?9131-Flower-Guitar-Flower-Violin-2004-DMB-Tour-Print-s-n-(EMEK)-and-Piedmont

[dythuger]

oh, i am fully aware.

[Bluecow003]

Finally got my shipping notification last night. Should be here on Tuesday! :banana

[jiatlas]

got mine the other day. very nice. wish it was a lil bigger but still love it.

[dythuger]

All I have to say is wow. Very nice in person.

[deludo]

:drool

[jiatlas]

was "last kiss" his first non OG print?

[deludo]

was "last kiss" his first non OG print?

http://www.expressobeans.com/public/search.php?artist=3884&class=21

[Bluecow003]

Last Kiss finally arrived today and it is gorgeous just as I expected! I absolutely can't wait to get this framed. I haven't been this excited about getting a print in a long time. I just hope this isn't the last Keyes print that I own.

[McGinnisM]

Man, I just don't get these prints.

[Bluecow003]

Man, I just don't get these prints.

Personal taste I guess. I love his extreme attention to detail. He does everything he can to make it look exactly like his scene is literally sliced out of reality. Plus, his prints look just like a painting. I know it's a giclee which is obviously going to be very accurate, but it really looks amazing in terms of quality. Mostly what catches my eye about the artwork is, like I said, the way he makes them as accurate as possible. For example the refraction in the water. I think taking a slice out of reality like that is an interesting concept. I like how he interprets the intersection of man and nature in most of his prints and how he executes it. It's just a personal taste thing though for the most part. My wife isn't a big fan of his work either, but to me it's easily been the artwork I get the most excited for.

[McGinnisM]

I can see the "realness" of the work, and the detail of the work, but I guess I just look at it never wanting to hang a deer, moose, whale, whatever else in my house.

[Bluecow003]

Personal taste. :thumbsup

[TDunk]

Animals are cool!

[dythuger]

I can see the "realness" of the work, and the detail of the work, but I guess I just look at it never wanting to hang a deer, moose, whale, whatever else in my house.

I was kind of the same way. I really didnt get the appeal. I do like some of his designs but didnt think i would hang them in my house. So when these went on sale the other day, i figured ill likely never have a chance of owning one of his prints for face value, lets give it a whirl.

After i got it I had it flattening for a couple of days and i noticed everytime i walked by it, i would stop and just look....for a while. It was much nicer than i expected and i like the image more and more everytime i look at it. I like how it initially looks very simple, but the more you look at it, you realize its quite complex.

I want to see some framed ones. I think this one will make the wall. Simple white frame, floated image with black mat would look perfect i think.

EDIT: And your from MI, how could you not want the bolded.

[Bluecow003]

I got my Last Kiss back from the framer. I also posted this in the Non-DMB Framed Posters thread. I'm very pleased with the result.


http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/IMG_0089-3.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/IMG_0069-3.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/IMG_0073-3.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/IMG_0076-3.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/IMG_0077-3.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h184/Bluecow003/IMG_0074-3.jpg

[dythuger]

Turned out really sharp

[Bluecow003]

Long ways off, but Josh Keyes will be having an exhibition at the Jonathan Levine Gallery 1 year from now:

http://www.jonathanlevinegallery.com/?method=Exhibit.Upcoming

Josh Keyes
Gallery I
Solo Exhibition

Oct 29 thru Nov 26, 2011



Also, Josh has a new exhibition starting in about 2 weeks at the David B. Smith Gallery of course.

http://www.joshkeyes.net/news.htm

[Badrinath]

One week until the opening :banana

[Bluecow003]

I can't wait to see what comes out of it. Should be fantastic.

[ali815]

me too. I'm already hooked on his stuff. If the recent print people are speculating is the one being released, it's another must have for me (and my poor bank). :)

[McGinnisM]

I'm glad some of you like this, but I just can't get into it for some reason.

It's always nice to see people get so hype about prints though!

[CBjornson]

I'm glad some of you like this, but I just can't get into it for some reason.

It's always nice to see people get so hype about prints though!

I'm right there with ya Mike. Keyes is one artist I can honestly say I dislike. I usually either really like an artist or am neutral, but with Keyes, there's something about his stuff that just puts me off. I wish I could explain it but it's really hard. More power to the guy though, he commands a big following.

[McGinnisM]

That's true. I respect his work because certain pieces show how detailed it is, but I just can't get into it at all.

[hirschy75]

I love his work because I'm a big nature guy, and of course Keyes is a big nature artist.

The detail he has in his prints are incredible, the printing is amazing, and the one large piece I have looks like a painting. Plus it's cool that they all have a deeper meaning.

I just wish his pieces weren't so damn expensive... I will say I'm pumped about this show, not sure I'll be able to score or afford a print but it'd be nice to just get one

[hirschy75]

Like how does this do nothing for you?


http://arrestedmotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/keyes-studio-sowers1.jpg

[ali815]

I love his work because I'm a big nature guy, and of course Keyes is a big nature artist.

The detail he has in his prints are incredible, the printing is amazing, and the one large piece I have looks like a painting. Plus it's cool that they all have a deeper meaning.

I just wish his pieces weren't so damn expensive... I will say I'm pumped about this show, not sure I'll be able to score or afford a print but it'd be nice to just get one

I love the messages in his work too. I was on the no thanks side not a few months ago in terms of buying his stuff as I never thought I'd actually hang it since it didn't really fit with what I thought our "style" was. Plus it's so darn expensive and I'll be honest, I never thought I'd spend more than $40 on art until a few months ago. :lol

Then I saw Guardian, (late to the party, I know) which absolutely drew me in and I just had to have it (enough for me to lose my skull lol) and I love what Josh said about the print/series:

"The new work explores a combination of different ideas. The Guardian series calls attention to the impact each individual has on the environment. The choices we make in the grocery store, or deciding to take public transportation or ride a bike, and water use, create a ripple effect that indirectly has an effect on the way natural resources are used, processed and transported. Through conscientious action and gradual modifications in our everyday routines and behavior, the individual can become empowered, creating a positive and lasting change. I chose to use my own hands as a staring point, and to see them as extensions of the earth. The idea that each of us is a guardian of the environment through our actions we could potentially be destroyers as well, which today seems to be more often the case. For me the paintings serve as a reminder or meditation on this idea."

Anyway, I then started looking more closely at his other stuff and found myself noticing more details and messages instead of just seeing a deer or a whale like I did before (lol). I found it at times sad, and at times beautiful and at times inspirational and now I'm just hooked. :)

[Bluecow003]

me too. I'm already hooked on his stuff. If the recent print people are speculating is the one being released, it's another must have for me (and my poor bank). :)

Not this one, right? I'm pretty sure Josh already said this one won't be a print on EB or his forums. Did you see another piece from the upcoming show? I haven't seen any others.

http://www.joshkeyes.net/News%20ambush.jpg

[ali815]

hmmm, I don't think that was it. I could've sworn it was a different image but now I can't find where people were talking about it...I'll have to dig deeper tomorrow :)

[Bluecow003]

Can't wait to see the actual pieces. Found this on the David B. Smith's Gallery website. They are getting ready for the exhibition:

http://www.davidbsmithgallery.com/uploads/artist/2010.Josh.Keyes.Collision.Essay.pdf

Toward the end it really explains the story behind all the pieces in the show. Pretty interesting.

I wish I could go to the show. I might have to make a trip out to see one of his shows sometime.

Great interview here that shows some of the pieces too:

http://arrestedmotion.com/2010/10/interview-josh-keyes-collision-david-b-smith-gallery/

http://arrestedmotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/01keyes-gnashing.jpg

http://arrestedmotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/02keyes-ambush.jpg

http://arrestedmotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/03keyes-torn.jpg

[hirschy75]

I like those works but I hope the prints are different.

BTW someone posted on EB there are gonna be 2 prints

[Bluecow003]

I like those works but I hope the prints are different.

BTW someone posted on EB there are gonna be 2 prints

I agree. From the description of all the prints in that pdf link, I think some of them could be very interesting. One of them is supposed to be birds reassembling the deer's skeleton after it has died. Others involve a lion being born out of the skeleton or something. Could be interesting.

[hirschy75]

I'm hoping for:

Dancers, the fantasy begins, and butterflies in the shape of a lion visit the bones of the deer

or

Emerge, the mature lion rises from the deer's bones, shedding that bony chrysalis.

[hirschy75]

You can see 7 of the 10 here:

http://hifructose.com/the-blog/1010-josh-keyes-collision.html

[Bluecow003]

I have to be honest, I can't picture myself wanting any of those if any become prints. Maybe the one with the lion cub. I'm not sure I like the street setting.

[hirschy75]

Ya I'm rather disappointed, I was expecting more.

Plus prints of any of those would be kinda pointless cause they wouldn't make sense without the others.

Hopefully the ones that aren't shown are the best of them

[Bluecow003]

However, I'm sure I wouldn't turn down the opportunity to buy one from the gallery if given the chance.

[Badrinath]

I like them, couldn't imagine hanging most of them

[TDunk]

big fan of gestate

[dythuger]

Trophy and gestate are pretty cool.

[hirschy75]

I am pleased to share my new collection of paintings with you.

The inspiration for these paintings came from an old alchemists engraving from around the 16th century. The engraving consists of multiple images that illustrate a personified narrative of the chemical transformation of metals moving from one solid to disintegration and reconfiguration. The iconographic device used in this engraving is that of the archetypal king whose power is shifts between tyranny and freedom.

This series of images of this alchemical engraving enchanted my imagination, and has become a grounding source for this current body of work and the work that is to come. A story evolved for me surrounding the theme of death and rebirth at the core is a meditation on transformation. These ideas had to find expression through my existing lexicon of myth and imagery, so I began to invent and develop a cast of characters and situations that for me served to interpret the essence of my source material, the "old wine new bottle" approach.

With all of my imagery they stand as metaphors, not event action or event is to be taken literally. The depiction of death or dying in this series could be seen as a relationship, the ending of a job, an inner life change. The hyenas could be that group of bullies you may have encountered after school, or the negative critical voice we all have at times in our head that keep us from living out our dreams. One could think of this work as an expression of the individual personality. We all have within us the potential for love and compassion as well as aggressive tendencies, we as a culture are capable of great communal achievement as well as the destructive and tyrannical manifestations that we have sadly seen throughout history. It is not to say that one is good and one bad, it is to acknowledge that these energies and drives are hardwired into our psychology and physiology.

The other exciting news I have to share with you is that there will be a print release for this show.

Please contact the David B Smith Gallery for more information about the release and if you have not done so already sign up to receive the gallery newsletter.

Thank you for your interest and support of my work, feel free to swing by the Josh Keyes Forum or visit my facebook page.

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[Bluecow003]

Just got that too. Interesting that he says "a print release". Since we thought it was 2 print releases, maybe he means there will be 1 "general" online print release (like Last Kiss) and then a second exclusive print release for the people on "the list".

[hirschy75]

Ya that part three me off since he posted on oct 7th that it was 2

I'm still praying for sowing

[Bluecow003]

Ya that part three me off since he posted on oct 7th that it was 2

I'm still praying for sowing

Yes, Sowers would be great. I think there's a small chance it will happen, but for sure it would be the type where it's a run of 50 and only sold to the people on "the list". Meaning it will be nearly impossible to obtain and will for sure be between $1000 and $1500 (or more potentially) in the after market. I had the Gallery add my name to the list back in April, but I'm sure I'm way, way down on it. I'm not sure if the waiting list carries over from exhibition to exhibition or not though. I have a feeling it might.

[hirschy75]

IMO sowers is way better than lifted.

But you're probably right about how it'd be on sale, if it ever was

[ali815]

So I have a question...

With this whole gallery list thing...I've never added my name to anything but for future reference, do you just ask the galleries to be added to a list for a specific artist (or all artists) right when a show is announced? I assume this "list" is different than the mailing list on the website, so is it to be OG's or to buy the released print, or depends? For example the rumor in this case is that 1 is an online drop and 1 is a waitlist "drop"?

Was this CO Keyes show announced like in 08 or something? How did people hear about it...just through the gallery or on message boards? :lol yeah, lots of questions...I was backreading the Guardian thread and it was in 08 that they were all, yeah so and so has a show in 2010 and I'm already already on that list. :shock

I am so new to this it's like a culture shock lol

[Bluecow003]

Found this post from David Smith (the gallery owner) on Josh's forums:


Hey everyone,

I just wanted to address the discussion regarding the gallery list for LAG/DBSG.

We have a general list that started in early 2007, and we are working our way through it. However, it is standard practice for a gallery to take their collector base into consideration. For example, there are a few clients that regularly purchase significant works of art and have established relationships with the gallery. It is our obligation to provide them with the opportunity to acquire work from artists within the gallery program. Our focus is to place original work into the collections of people that intend to enjoy their art over the years to come.

I highly recommend a great book called "Collecting Contemporary" by Adam Lindemann. It offers some thoughtful insight on the subject from gallerists, collectors, institutions etc.

We would also like to thank Charlie at OKOK Gallery for all of his assistance throughout the "Mist" exhibition.

Best,
Dave

So the list started in 2007 and they just work their way through it. I've also heard of people who have been on the list for 3 years and never been offered to purchase. Essentially this means I'll never make it through that list. Also, it seems up until Lifted, most of the prints were offered through Josh's forum in different ways (minimum number of posts, lottery by active users, etc.) and just regular online sales on their site. I'm still not sure how Lifted was allocated exactly, but in general, the prints were made available through relatively conventional means (i.e. not a list). Who knows how it will be done now though. His popularity seems to be only growing exponentially as time goes on.

[ali815]

oi vey.

wow. thanks for the info :)

[dythuger]

I figured there was a lot of politics in those galleries. Im happy i got my "last kiss" as its likely the only keyes print ill be able to purchase for face.

[Bluecow003]

I think there will be more online sales for sure, like Last Kiss. However, I think all of the "big" prints (50/100 print run, Thunder/Lifted type) will go to people on a list.

[hirschy75]

Am I the only one who doesn't like lifted?

[Bluecow003]

Am I the only one who doesn't like lifted?

You and my wife. I think that's it. I absolutely love that piece.

[hirschy75]

Holy SHIT:

http://arrestedmotion.com/2010/11/releases-josh-keyes-sowers-print/

Sowers print! Run of 350! 16 x 48!

http://arrestedmotion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/keyes_sowers_print.jpg

[Bluecow003]

Holy SHIT:

http://arrestedmotion.com/2010/11/releases-josh-keyes-sowers-print/

Sowers print! Run of 350! 16 x 48!

:hysterical:hysterical:hysterical
:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana

[dythuger]

Wow. That looks awesome. However I have no desire to own a 48" wide print. But I bet the buffalo(bison?) looks amazing in person.

[dythuger]

Any guesses on the price?

[hirschy75]

Expensive

400? 450?

[Bluecow003]

Any guesses on the price?

I'd say $250 maybe. Last Kiss was $200 if I remember right. With this being a more general print release (not the super exclusive kind), I'd guess it will be more reasonable. $300 at the very most. Who knows though. I'm super excited about this. I love the print and I love that it's a unique size for a Keyes print. I just hope I get the chance to buy it.

[ali815]

hahaha nevermind

[ali815]

I wonder if it's a lottery? Per, "so get your walls ready and hope you are one of the lucky ones"

[dythuger]

I may have to try if it's in that price range. I think I would sell my last kiss to get that as it would probably be framed quicker. Such an awesome image.

[hirschy75]

I'd say $250 maybe. Last Kiss was $200 if I remember right. With this being a more general print release (not the super exclusive kind), I'd guess it will be more reasonable. $300 at the very most. Who knows though. I'm super excited about this. I love the print and I love that it's a unique size for a Keyes print. I just hope I get the chance to buy it.

Wasn't last kiss 300? I could be wrong. But ya I figured it'd be about 100 more than last kiss

Edit: you were right it was originally $200. So I'll guess $300 or $350

[dythuger]

220 shipped

[ali815]

I'm guessing 275

[dythuger]

220 shipped

Should have said last kiss was 220 shipped


If the cost to size ratio is the same as last kiss. It would be 391

But my guess is 350. It's a huge print.

[Bluecow003]

$350 wouldn't surprise me.

[deludo]

nice...hopefully someone will trade me their guardian for this

[hirschy75]

nice...hopefully someone will trade me their guardian for this

Hey man I posted a link on your JK thread but theres a guy on eb who's looking to trade guardian for a NEISBAW Eelus

[deludo]

Hey man I posted a link on your JK thread but theres a guy on eb who's looking to trade guardian for a NEISBAW Eelus

thanks...ive been talking with him, but he has not responded recently and is no longer accepting pms :shrug

[Sochax92]

anyone in the denver area going to his show friday... ill be there just curious if anyone is headed there...

[Bluecow003]

Take pictures if you can. I'd love to be there.

[ali815]

I got my Guardian today! :hysterical

pics uploading. dunno if I should post em here or in the ndmb framed thread (I do realize it isn't framed).

whoooo!

[ali815]

not the best pictures I could've taken due to the crummy light outside and shaky hands (excitement haha) but here it is:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/guardian001.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/guardian006.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/guardian002.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/guardian004.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/guardian005.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/guardian007.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/guardian008.jpg

[McGinnisM]

Congrats young lady!

[deludo]

:drool...congrats!

[hirschy75]

not the best pictures I could've taken due to the crummy light outside and shaky hands (excitement haha) but here it is:

Awesome Ali!

How sweet is it! I swear mine looks like it could be a painting, the details are incredible

[ali815]

Congrats young lady!

:) thank you!!


:drool...congrats!

thanks! good luck with your search too! very well worth it!


Awesome Ali!

How sweet is it! I swear mine looks like it could be a painting, the details are incredible

Thanks!

I'm reallllllly excited. I didn't think it was gonna come till next week so when I heard someone knocking I literally ran to the front door :lol

Seriously the details are crazy. It is so beautiful. I kept looking at it from different angles...I was on the floor, head to the floor checking out the textures and colors - must have been a sight to see. haha

[Badrinath]

I got my Guardian today! :hysterical

pics uploading. dunno if I should post em here or in the ndmb framed thread (I do realize it isn't framed).

whoooo!

:banana

[Bluecow003]

That's awesome. Nice score.

[ali815]

:banana


That's awesome. Nice score.

Thanks guys I'm still in shock that it's actually home with me. Very happy :)

[ali815]

Oh ps I was looking at this on eb and would looooove for it to be a print someday:

http://www.expressobeans.com/remote/12720:154531.jpg (http://www.expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/118739/154531)

[TDunk]

i like it but the connection between a tree and a howling deer (don't think deer howl) is lost on me...I love his stuff though. Glad I grabbed that Call a year or so ago.

[hirschy75]

It's cool, like the details and image but I really don't get this one at all.

I can't even think of a possible explanation as to what it means or signifies...

[ali815]

No kidding? I guess that's what kinda cool about art! :) It's funny cause at least to me, it's one of his few that seemed straightforward (I haven't figured out Sowers yet still lol) but maybe it's because I don't read his descriptions (besides Guardian) and have no idea if there is a theme?

Anyway, to me, Howl is the the wolf (yeah the antlers threw me) crying out as he is slowly becoming extinct. The other animals (fox, squirrels, rabbit) are still there...for the time being anyway, as he is slowly fading away and there's nothing he can do about it but cry. I took the wood part to mean he is becoming a part of the earth (at first I thought it might be like petrified wood...so he's like a fossil, but decided that didn't quite make sense). In my head, I could almost see a time lapse where in another picture (not literally another painting) he is entirely a piece of wood...no longer around and like the pile of bones, he's just a shadow of what he used to be.

[hirschy75]

That is what's awesome about art. We all have a different way of viewing things.

I agree with the wood, becoming part of the earth thing, even though it's difficult to believe it seems like a good meaning. I mean why else would the animal be part wood? Plus it's howling out leaves (from the looks of it) just like a tree drops it's leaves throughout the year.

But I don't get the title or why Josh used an elk instead of a wolf since elks can't howl.

[Badrinath]

^ It's the exact look of an elk that's bugling this time of year and is why I love it!

[hirschy75]

^ It's the exact look of an elk that's bugling this time of year and is why I love it!

But they don't howl :lol

I think it's just the title that's throwing me off

[Bluecow003]

No kidding? I guess that's what kinda cool about art! :) It's funny cause at least to me, it's one of his few that seemed straightforward (I haven't figured out Sowers yet still lol) but maybe it's because I don't read his descriptions (besides Guardian) and have no idea if there is a theme?

I think Sowers is just that the animals are reclaiming the land for themselves after the humans have disappeared. The big buffalo are leading the way for the rest of the animals. The man-made elements are being reclaimed by nature as seen by the grass growing through/over the asphalt with each step of the buffalo. There might be deeper meanings elsewhere in it, but I think that's at least the "big picture" meaning of it.

[ali815]

I think Sowers is just that the animals are reclaiming the land for themselves after the humans have disappeared. The big buffalo are leading the way for the rest of the animals. The man-made elements are being reclaimed by nature as seen by the grass growing through/over the asphalt with each step of the buffalo. There might be deeper meanings elsewhere in it, but I think that's at least the "big picture" meaning of it.



ohhhhh! I just went and looked again and that definitely makes sense! :lol I'm not quite sure why I didn't get it before but it just didn't click in my head. I liked the image while not really knowing what it was saying :blush

[hirschy75]

Exactly Blue. He just did a bigger/expanded version of Sowing

[Bluecow003]

On EB the listed price for Sowers is shown as $350. Not sure where that came from, but good to know. Pretty much exactly in the price range we expected, maybe on the higher end.

[Badrinath]

http://www.davidbsmithgallery.com/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=280 Up!

[ali815]

wow up. hesitation uggghhh

[mcwyffe]

i would buy it, but i know iw ould probably end up flippin it

[Badrinath]

Too big to store to expensive to frame :(

[hirschy75]

Holy hell random drop

I'm to the end and hesitating :(

Screw it, I'll wait for another print release and hope its smaller. 370 is a shit ton :(

Hopefully I can pick one up down the road for cheap

[Bluecow003]

Yeah, I've been eagerly awaiting this all week. A random drop totally doesn't surprise me considering the mess with the Last Kiss drop. I'm super happy I was checking my email at the right time. I ordered it without even hesitating. So excited! :banana

[MooreSaxPlease]

I want a JK print, but I've gotta pass on a 350$ print w/ a run of 350. Enjoy all!

[hirschy75]

looks like theres 100 left or so

[Bluecow003]

I want a JK print, but I've gotta pass on a 350$ print w/ a run of 350. Enjoy all!

What does the run size have to do with it? Flipability or are you expecting the after market to be cheaper? I mean if that's what the print costs and the market will bear it, I'm not sure what the run size has to do with it.

[ali815]

congrats to those that purchased! please post pics so I can turn green with envy. :)

[hirschy75]

What does the run size have to do with it? Flipability or are you expecting the after market to be cheaper? I mean if that's what the print costs and the market will bear it, I'm not sure what the run size has to do with it.

Maybe he just doesn't want to pay so much for such a high run. Not sure that's the case but there are a few people over on eb that have said similar things in the past.

Flibability wise I see it worse than last kiss was so I'd say in response to flipability I'm hoping it failips so I can get one cheaper than cost. Don't judge... stranger things have happened

[MooreSaxPlease]

Well, it's great to own a nice piece, but its more than that to me, it's an investment as well.

When im dropping this much cash on a print (plus take into consideration
the small fortune it will take to properly frame it) I want to make sure my investment will hold up.

That said, yes, I will wait and see how these do on the secondary market.. .




What does the run size have to do with it? Flipability or are you expecting the after market to be cheaper? I mean if that's what the print costs and the market will bear it, I'm not sure what the run size has to do with it.

[deludo]

not too shabby...

Americanframe.com

1 Basics Wood - Matte Black 8411 (52 X 20) $57.72

1 UV Acrylic AAUV (52 X 20) $50.00

1 Archival Mounting Board MTBA (52 X 20) $12.00

=$119.72 w/Free Shipping (+$25 oversize charge)

[Badrinath]

Nice, I just got the email...

[MooreSaxPlease]

I've never used AF, and as clumsy as I can be would rather leave the job to
someone that knows what they're doing.

[deludo]

I've never used AF, and as clumsy as I can be would rather leave the job to
someone that knows what they're doing.

+1...just saying its a good price for those who worried it would cost too much to frame

[ali815]

Nice, I just got the email...

weird.

it was opposite for me...as if it was taunting me, I got FOUR emails this morning:

9:28 and 9:35 from the gallery and 10:04 and 10:50 from the Keyes mailing list. :lol

[Badrinath]

weird.

it was opposite for me...as if it was taunting me, I got FOUR emails this morning:

9:28 and 9:35 from the gallery and 10:04 and 10:50 from the Keyes mailing list. :lol

Sounds like someone hit the old 'submit email' button too many times :)

[ali815]

:lol I know, it has to be...but that's the odd part...all the other emails I've gotten from either the gallery or the Keyes list leading up to this, have only been one off emails...no duplicates or multiples. So I get a ton of emails spaced apart announcing the drop and I had no idea why. Thought it was a sign from the poster gods or something lol.

[TDunk]

big fan of keyes, grabbed it.

[Bluecow003]

Sold out now. Pretty impressive to sell $122,500 worth of prints in such a short time when it was a completely random drop.

[Bluecow003]

Well, it's great to own a nice piece, but its more than that to me, it's an investment as well.

When im dropping this much cash on a print (plus take into consideration
the small fortune it will take to properly frame it) I want to make sure my investment will hold up.

That said, yes, I will wait and see how these do on the secondary market.. .

I imagine the secondary market will be pretty soft for these, so you should be fine. I guess the print run doesn't bother me. I'd be framing this print regardless and I doubt I'd ever sell a framed print.

[CBjornson]

I imagine the secondary market will be pretty soft for these, so you should be fine. I guess the print run doesn't bother me. I'd be framing this print regardless and I doubt I'd ever sell a framed print.

People who bought this expecting it to flip will be sorely disappointed I'd imagine.

[hirschy75]

Not sure if anyone goes on the JK forum much but there is a guy who's trading his Guardian for Sowers

If you're ISO...

[Bluecow003]

I thought I wanted Guardian, but the more I looked at it, the more I just couldn't drop $500+ on it. If it was like $200 I'd go for it. Definitely wouldn't trade Sowers for it.

[deludo]

I thought I wanted Guardian, but the more I looked at it, the more I just couldn't drop $500+ on it. If it was like $200 I'd go for it. Definitely wouldn't trade Sowers for it.

please post this in his ft thread...;)

[hirschy75]

I thought I wanted Guardian, but the more I looked at it, the more I just couldn't drop $500+ on it. If it was like $200 I'd go for it. Definitely wouldn't trade Sowers for it.

To each their own. I can't see Sowers comparing to this at all but since no one has actually seen Sowers yet I guess we'll see

[ali815]

To each their own. I can't see Sowers comparing to this at all but since no one has actually seen Sowers yet I guess we'll see

I'm on this end of the stick though like you said to each their own. That's the best part about art - different strokes for different folks. I would've paid a lot more than $500/600 for my Guardian and I look at it at least once a day. I have a folder on my laptop of all the different framed Guaridan's I've found online for ideas and inspirations for my own frame job one day. On the other hand I watched Sowers drop in stock from about 300 (when I looked) to zero and made a personally easy decision to pass. I wish I had it now so I could trade it and have 2 Guardians though :lol ;)

[Badrinath]

What happened to the second print that was supposed to come from this show?

[hirschy75]

I'm on this end of the stick though like you said to each their own. That's the best part about art - different strokes for different folks. I would've paid a lot more than $500/600 for my Guardian and I look at it at least once a day. I have a folder on my laptop of all the different framed Guaridan's I've found online for ideas and inspirations for my own frame job one day. On the other hand I watched Sowers drop in stock from about 300 (when I looked) to zero and made a personally easy decision to pass. I wish I had it now so I could trade it and have 2 Guardians though :lol ;)

Hahaahah I have a similar folder as well. And ya I wish i had a sowers coming to me now, I'd use that guardian to try and find a shedding somewhere


What happened to the second print that was supposed to come from this show?

No word that I know of. I'm guessing we won't see a print till the April show


On the note of Sowers there's a lot of talk on EB about this not working for floating because it will eventually bend and curl which really sucks, anyone here gonna attempt a float?

[Bluecow003]

Don't get me wrong, I think Guardian is a fantastic print, but any time I'm spending over $400 on a print I have to ask myself how much other good art or framing that $400+ will buy. I would have jumped on Guardian in a heartbeat if I was around when it first went on sale from the gallery. There are just very few pieces of art anymore that I'm willing to pay secondary market prices for. There is just too much good art out there that can be bought for face. Plus, considering I have about 20 prints or so that I definitely want to get framed (and not sit in a portfolio like my other 75 prints or so), spending $500+ just to make that list even longer seemed like that money could be better spent on framing the art I already have.

Also, it's not really about Sowers comparing to Guardian either. I got Sowers for face value. I bought it to keep, not trade.

As for framing Sowers, I was considering floating it. I'm going to do my best to flatten it. Probably a month or so. If it still has any curl after that I won't float it for sure. Even if I do get it flat, I'm thinking my framer won't want to float it for fear of it curling later on. It won't bother me too much though. I think Keyes fans make too big of deal over floating his prints.

[hirschy75]

I think Keyes fans make too big of deal over floating his prints.

+ 1

Sure some of his pieces look awesome floated but others it could be either way. Your last kiss frame job is incredible btw

[dmtr]

For me, floating a deckled edge print like a Keyes or MBW on a dark mounting board is the only way to go. The deckled edges look too good to hide. Of course, on my Thunder, I was unable to do this and am regretting it.

[MooreSaxPlease]

Couldn't agree more!


For me, floating a deckled edge print like a Keyes or MBW on a dark mounting board is the only way to go. The deckled edges look too good to hide.

[Bluecow003]

For me, floating a deckled edge print like a Keyes or MBW on a dark mounting board is the only way to go. The deckled edges look too good to hide. Of course, on my Thunder, I was unable to do this and am regretting it.

Even if it means it will curl over time? The Sowers print is 48" wide. Going to be pretty tough to get a print that large not to curl.

Why weren't you able to float Thunder?

[deludo]

thanks for nothing

[Bluecow003]

Sorry man. I would have been in the vast minority in that thread.

[deludo]

Sorry man. I would have been in the vast minority in that thread.

haha no worries...just venting

[deludo]

just received shipping notification for sowers

[Bluecow003]

just received shipping notification for sowers

Still none for me. :cry

[Bluecow003]

Sowers won Art of the Week.

[TDunk]

should be delivered today but doubt its even been shipped yet. just printed out a bunch of labels I'm guessing.

[Badrinath]

Well shit... should have popped for this one :(

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rQ7vW9R17YE/TObfCGr_spI/AAAAAAAAsnw/wgnXYjydUhU/s800/IMG_5064.jpg

[hirschy75]

It's really awesome, framing it will just be a bitch

[deludo]

Well shit... should have popped for this one :(

whered you find that? any closeups?

[Badrinath]

whered you find that? any closeups?

Their on the release thread over at the beans

[TDunk]

looks like i came rolled image out.

[Bluecow003]

Looks amazing. I just wish I could get shipping notification! Apparently a lot of people ordered in the 20 minutes it took before I saw the email saying it was for sale.

[Bluecow003]

looks like i came rolled image out.

For some reason that's what they (DBSG) do. Maybe they think it helps with framing if the image is trying to press up against the backing instead of the matting/glass.

[Bluecow003]

Got shipping notification for Sowers. Should be here next week. :banana

[ali815]

I just geeked out a bit but I knew Josh was from Tacoma (where I grew up) but just found out he also went to Stadium, my former hs.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium4.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium3.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium2.jpg

I know it's a 'who cares' kind of deal but I got kinda giddy lol.

[Badrinath]

:blah keep bragging and your football field looks like an infinity pool :thumbsup

[TDunk]

got this the other day. so big.

[Bluecow003]

I just geeked out a bit but I knew Josh was from Tacoma (where I grew up) but just found out he also went to Stadium, my former hs.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium4.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium3.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/stadium2.jpg

I know it's a 'who cares' kind of deal but I got kinda giddy lol.

Is that the school from 10 Things I Hate About You? What years did you go there?

[ali815]

:lol if only our football team could win a game now

and here's to hoping another print is released soon. Hoping for Howl but excited for just about anything from his show. I hope it's done the same as with Sowers.

edit...oops slow typer and didn't quote but that was replying to badrinath if not obvious haha

[ali815]

Is that the school from 10 Things I Hate About You? What years did you go there?

It is!

I went from 99-03

[Badrinath]

Wait, is the one end zone missing or just really short?

[Bluecow003]

It is!

I went from 99-03

So were you there when they were filming it or did that go on the year before? The movie came out in 1999. I always thought that school was just ridiculous, not in a bad way. It just didn't seem like it could be a real high school.

[ali815]

I have no clue. I know they redid all of the turf last year and when I was there recently it was a normal end zone so I have no clue as to why it looks weird in the pic. :lol

[ali815]

So were you there when they were filming it or did that go on the year before? The movie came out in 1999. I always thought that school was just ridiculous, not in a bad way. It just didn't seem like it could be a real high school.

It was filmed the summer before my freshman year.

Yeah it's pretty crazy that it's actually a school. We had classes all the way up in the turret on the 4th floor. At the time it was hard to appreciate the beauty of the school when you're climbing up and down the steps for 4 years. There is also cool underground passages and a basement way below ground level that had the basketball court and a back swimming pool. The cafeteria looked out over the bay and it was kinda surreal to have lunch and watch ships sail by and stuff. It recently had a 100 million dollar remodel and I'm so jealous because it is state of the art and beautiful. :(

[Badrinath]

It reminds me of Chambord

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/80/France_Loir-et-Cher_Chambord_Chateau_03.jpg/800px-France_Loir-et-Cher_Chambord_Chateau_03.jpg

[Sochax92]

so the josh keyes forum turned into a look at what high school i went to... i know i know josh went to my high school look at it but come on... cant you just say we went to the same high school at not even close to the same time COOL and save the pictures for the in-laws..

[ali815]

It reminds me of Chambord

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/80/France_Loir-et-Cher_Chambord_Chateau_03.jpg/800px-France_Loir-et-Cher_Chambord_Chateau_03.jpg


thats awesome!!

[ali815]

I know it's a 'who cares' kind of deal but I got kinda giddy lol.


and here's to hoping another print is released soon. Hoping for Howl but excited for just about anything from his show. I hope it's done the same as with Sowers


so the josh keyes forum turned into a look at what high school i went to... i know i know josh went to my high school look at it but come on... cant you just say we went to the same high school at not even close to the same time COOL and save the pictures for the in-laws..

really? I at first said it was a "who cares thing"...then went back to talking about the new release. Obviously people are interested and we had a nice chat in a thread that had no action for 3 days. Worst case scenario you lost 5 minutes of your life and now know where Josh went to hs. :dunno

anyway like I already said earlier...getting excited for the possibility of another print! Lots of suggestions/hopes on the Keyes forum from current and past prints!

[guster14]

so the josh keyes forum turned into a look at what high school i went to... i know i know josh went to my high school look at it but come on... cant you just say we went to the same high school at not even close to the same time COOL and save the pictures for the in-laws..

was it really worth your time to come in here to post that? you couldn't just click the back button and move along???

[Bluecow003]

I can't even find where the discussion took place about his high school on his forums and I'm actively looking for it, so it didn't bother me at all.

[dythuger]

Well in my second life i am going there for high school and pepperdine for college. Thats amazing. Just like Keyes work.

You like that transition?

[ali815]

was it really worth your time to come in here to post that? you couldn't just click the back button and move along???

+100

Thanks Randy :)

And to further the transition...I love this print:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x277/scccavos/Josh%20Keyes/sleeping005.jpg

[deludo]

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0289.jpg
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0290.jpg
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0291.jpg
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0292.jpg
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0293.jpg
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0294.jpg
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0295.jpg
http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/IMAG0296.jpg

[hirschy75]

+100

Thanks Randy :)

And to further the transition...I love this print:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x277/scccavos/Josh%20Keyes/sleeping005.jpg

I posted on the jk forum that I wanted this to be the next print.

So awesome

[deludo]

i would stop my guardian search for this...

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv51/jwLgd/f.jpg