orbital opened this issue on Feb 18, 2009 · 86 posts
orbital posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 12:37 PM
.......to my first exhibition at a gallery. I know that the chances of anyone reading this that lives in my vacinity are next to nothing but maybe you'll be there in spirit. For the month of March I will have sole residency of a gallery in the village of Repton in Derbyshire. The plan really is to promote Digital art, and of course Bryce. The gallery is party of Repton College, which was used in the film "Goodbye Mr Chips". I'm hoping that I can promote Digital art to the schools pupils and also to whoever may pop in.
Just a mention of thanks to ICM, and Rochr who gave me permission to showcase some of their images to give an idea of what we as a community are capable of, when I put foward my pitch to secure a place. I should be ready by Monday so I'll post some photos of whats happening.
AnnieD posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations!!
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orbital posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 12:53 PM
Thankyou, it is quite exciting.
Quest posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 1:23 PM
Oh that is exciting, WTG Orbital! Australia is a bit of a drive for me coming from New York and all so I’m afraid I won’t be able to attend the showing but I’ll be there in spirit. Would really love to see the pics. Congratulations!
orbital posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 1:26 PM
I'm in the UK so all you need is a rowing boat and some strong arms!
jrcejaspulido posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations and good luck with the exhibition.
Quest posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 1:48 PM
You see! I would’ve gotten lost anyway! LOL …sorry misunderstood your comment in the other post about changing Australian dollars.
TheBryster posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 2:50 PM Forum Moderator
Actually not too far away from me, but personal circumstances prevent me driving all that way, although I'd love to be there.
If you feel any of my pieces would help your cause, give me a shout.
Good luck with this.
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Paul Francis posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 3:12 PM
How long's it running for? I live West of Hull, but often travel down the M1 arresting illegal entrants in London so might be able to look in.
Ditto the Bryster as to using any of my pieces.
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draculaz posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 3:14 PM
congrats!!! :)
TheBryster posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 3:14 PM Forum Moderator
You can't arrest Orbital! He may not be from this planet, but I've seen his passport.....honest, yessir! Know him well.
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RodsArt posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 4:13 PM
Wish I were closer! Please take a photo of your entrance banner/poster if you have one.
Congrats!!
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johnyf posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 5:19 PM
Congrats Joe!
Boofy posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 5:50 PM
hey I would have given u a drink and a vegimite sandwich as u passed Downunder Quest :woot: congrats on the exhibition.
Lown posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 6:01 PM
So your having an exhibition of your work!! In a real gallery!!! For a WHOLE MONTH!! That is so cool! Well deserved congratulations.
Unfortunately I live in Helsinki now (but from the Isle of Wight) so I cant make it, but I am there in spirit. This is so cool!!!!!!
Take LOADS of pics!
ThunderStone posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 6:34 PM
Congrats!!! I'll be there in spirit as I live way over in New York. That would be a swim, a hop and a skip to get there. If any of my renderings in Bryce can be useful for you to show, you have my permission to show it like Bryster.
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bikermouse posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 7:19 PM
Derbyshire ? no problemo - I'll just get some of my U.S.M.C. buddies to get me an air lift there and H.A.L.O. in to the area where a couple of S.E.A.L. buddies will arrange submersible transportation to the nearest Royal Naval Base and from there I'l hitch a ride - should be there in ten hours . . . Oh wait a minute ! ! ! I need to get a passport first through the U.S. Postal Service and if you've ever had to deal with them, you can imagine how long that will take . . .
but seriously, congrats ! ! ! And yes I did see Mr. Chips once or twice I really would like to see that place but it'll have to wait until I pass probation on my new job - only 10 months to go ! ! ! crossing my fingers on that but we'll see.
Yeah, I won't be there ... but I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you ! ! !
-TJ
Ang25 posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 8:01 PM
I'd be there too if it weren't for the fact that I'm too broke to travel and I live in New York. I love England and would have loved being able to visit there and catch your gallery exhibition. Can't wait to see some pics of the event. If by any chance I won the lottery last night, then I'll show up. :biggrin:
bikermouse posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 8:23 PM
Someday, I predict, there will be a chunnell or however it's spelled like affair between New York and England. I only regret that I won't live to see that (or for that matter Warf Drive. - yes I know.)
Oh yes, picts ! ! ! must see picts ! ! That would be wonderful ! ! ! !
erosiaart posted Wed, 18 February 2009 at 10:19 PM
Woohoo! Congrats! great work, great idea! I wish you were having it in summer..i may be in London then.
Pics! please!
orbital posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 2:57 AM
@ Paul, if you are going down the M1, you would come off at junction 24 the east midlands airport turnoff for the A50. From there it would take about 20 mins to get to Repton. If there is a day you feel you could make it let me know and I'll make sure I'll give you decent directions. It's on for the whole of March and I'll be there 2 days a week. But I'll be able to meet anytime that would be convenient for you. I'll shout you a pint and a sandwich if you did come!
Everyone else thanks for the support, and I'll be sure to post plenty of pics.
dhama posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 3:07 AM
Nice going my friend, I hope it is succesfull.
airflamesred posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 6:46 AM
I'm up and down the country at the moment and , oddly enough in Derby yesterday. Put me down for a maybe.
vangogh posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 9:34 AM
An exhibition of your work!.....thats really exciting news.....I had a few exhibitions of my work way back when I was painting on canvas and doing pastel drawings back in the 70s and 80s.....that was before the computer bug caught me. I wish the best of luck to ya and my spirit will be cheering you on in the background!
pakled posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 9:50 AM
dangit...passport expired...well...have a good time, and congrats, you've earned it.
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orbital posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 11:34 AM
Airflamesred, if you want to drop by let me know!
airflamesred posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 11:40 AM
Orbital-I shall. Thats uncanny I was at the Toyota factory about 5 mins away.
Incarnadine posted Thu, 19 February 2009 at 12:04 PM
Congrats indeed. Would love to attend but some left an ocean in the way. Take pics for after to let us see it please.
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rj001 posted Fri, 20 February 2009 at 2:00 AM
best of luck, sounds good. if i can make it i will (Kent based)
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pumeco posted Fri, 20 February 2009 at 9:02 AM
Nice one, Orbital!
I look forward to seeing the pic's. That must be awesome to see your images displayed on a gallery wall. Try to take some wide shots as well as up-close shots. Those that can't be there will get a better feel for the place if you do that.
Great stuff!
orbital posted Fri, 20 February 2009 at 12:43 PM
Don't worry mate I'm gonna bore you all silly with Piccies. Heres one of me by the gallery, heres one of my wife by the gallery, heres one of an old lady by the gallery etc, etc.
TheBryster posted Fri, 20 February 2009 at 2:17 PM Forum Moderator
................here's one of me with my two kittens on my shoulders at the gallery....
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orbital posted Sat, 21 February 2009 at 2:22 AM
Ok this picture on my avatar is not me, and heres proof
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trailer-Park-Boys-1-6-Complete/dp/B001A47GCU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1235204475&sr=8-1
but I could always dress up like that anyway.
Ang25 posted Sat, 21 February 2009 at 8:02 AM
Wow a gallery exhibition and an acting gig too!
Just kidding, lol.
orbital posted Sat, 21 February 2009 at 10:44 AM
I'm all ready to go, pictures are hung, names on the window. Tuesday night will be opening night so I'll post some pics soon!
ysvry posted Sat, 21 February 2009 at 5:50 PM
congrats orbital. I hope u sell alot.
Quest posted Sat, 21 February 2009 at 6:54 PM
LOL...Bryster and Ang! Hey Orbital can I get your autograph? You forgot this one: www.amazon.co.uk/Trailer-Park-Boys-Movie-Region/dp/B000LE1E50/ref=pd_cp_d_h__3_img
JK! Have fun at the showing!
skiwillgee posted Sat, 21 February 2009 at 9:23 PM
I counted all my pocket change, savings accounts, etc... an I'm a few bucks short of a plane trip but will be there if the lottery goes my way. Put your show on the road and if it gets shown anywhere in the USA, I'll be there.
Congratulation, buddy. You better deliver on the photo
jedswindells posted Wed, 25 February 2009 at 4:05 PM
Don't forget to mention that Derbyshire is a truely beautiful part of England.We have a great variety of landscapes,historical buildings and industrial heritage.
And now we have the first Orbital exhibition...
One more reason to visit the county.
Congratulations!
(we also have crap weather so wear a coat!)
orbital posted Thu, 26 February 2009 at 2:28 AM
To true Jed! I'd love to live in the peak district when I retire.
Ang25 posted Thu, 26 February 2009 at 3:29 PM
I've only been to England twice, but I pine to go back. I watch shows like Midsomer Murders just because I love to see the homes and towns and such. If I come across a book about England here at the library, I look at it and lament that I can't go back.
I may only be half English by birth, but I feel as if its home, when I see it. Heavy Sigh.
Funniest part to it all is that after I got back from my 2nd trip, I tried to find out where my great grandfather had lived and turns out, I never went thru the area he was from. So I have to go back, its a must, lol.
TheBryster posted Thu, 26 February 2009 at 5:05 PM Forum Moderator
Wales just didn't do it for you then, Ang?
Oh well...heheh
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All the Woes of a World by Jonathan Icknield aka The Bryster
And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...
Ang25 posted Thu, 26 February 2009 at 10:32 PM
Wales was lovely too. But I have to admit that my favorite area is the Cotswolds. Then just about everywhere else is a close second.
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Quest posted Fri, 27 February 2009 at 10:24 AM
Great stuff Joe! Excellent work indeed. Keep em coming.
airflamesred posted Fri, 27 February 2009 at 2:25 PM
looking good
Ang25 posted Fri, 27 February 2009 at 4:44 PM
Fantastic!
TheBryster posted Fri, 27 February 2009 at 5:43 PM Forum Moderator
Sorry, Orbital, but the one entitled, "Bryce lunatic escaped from the boolean asylum" is just not gonna sell.
Available on Amazon for the Kindle E-Reader
All the Woes of a World by Jonathan Icknield aka The Bryster
And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...
jrcejaspulido posted Sat, 28 February 2009 at 12:34 PM
The gallery is a very nice building, and your pictures looks fantastic in big size.
My favourite is the bryce lunatic ;-)
orbital posted Mon, 02 March 2009 at 2:01 AM
Well yesterday was quite good, had some people coming in, and a guy from Berlin who says he may have some contacts for me. Already sold 3 pieces as well which is a very nice bonus!
50parsecs posted Mon, 02 March 2009 at 2:38 AM
Excellent news man! I hope this exposure and your new contacts will be a springboard for even bigger and grander things! I don't know how much time you are able to spend with the youngsters, but if you can, you'll be amazed at how much you learn from them as you are teaching them, LOL.
TheBryster posted Mon, 02 March 2009 at 6:52 AM Forum Moderator
Congrats on the sales!
Available on Amazon for the Kindle E-Reader
All the Woes of a World by Jonathan Icknield aka The Bryster
And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...
RodsArt posted Mon, 02 March 2009 at 2:31 PM
Nice Gallery, & store front.
IM coming your way
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pumeco posted Sat, 07 March 2009 at 1:50 PM
Congrat's on the sales, Joe!
Looks good, I'm curious how you go about the sales though. Do the viewers say "I'll take that one" and take it from the walls, or do they have like a reserve stock of prints for each piece of work?
Anyway, again, nice one.
It's extra cool that it's a Brycer with his work in the gallery 
bikermouse posted Sat, 07 March 2009 at 5:25 PM
Four thumbs up, man !! ... and thanks for the photos ... gives me a sense of what went on ! !
FranOnTheEdge posted Sat, 07 March 2009 at 6:03 PM
That's fabulous Joe, I just found this thread, and it's great news.
I'd also like to know the answer to Pumeco's question.
Measure
your mind's height
by the shade it casts.
Robert Browning (Paracelsus)
orbital posted Sun, 08 March 2009 at 1:45 AM
Well the ones sold have a little red sticker put by them to mark them as sold. But it is no problem to get extra prints done if needs be.
erosiaart posted Sun, 08 March 2009 at 5:04 AM
Way to go..nice work.
suggestion to you..go limited edition.. people I've noticed love this limited edition bit...
TheBryster posted Sun, 08 March 2009 at 7:28 AM Forum Moderator
Good idea, Rosie! A limited edtition of 500,000 @ $50 each should do it.
Available on Amazon for the Kindle E-Reader
All the Woes of a World by Jonathan Icknield aka The Bryster
And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...
erosiaart posted Sun, 08 March 2009 at 1:40 PM
LOL! Good idea!
skiwillgee posted Sun, 08 March 2009 at 8:58 PM
Woohoo, Joe! Looks like you're off to a good start. What kind of stock are your prints on? Do you print them or out-source it to a print shop?
orbital posted Mon, 09 March 2009 at 7:37 AM
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=14487
Got a story on the front page which goes into more detail about whats been happening.
orbital posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 4:28 AM
Well it's all finished now, had a great time on the open evening. Saw lots of friends and family. Got some kids into Bryce, they were really interested and wanted to know where to get the download. Upshot of the event is that I now have another one lined up for later in the year at a different venue. Thanks everyone for the interest.
TheBryster posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 5:53 AM Forum Moderator
I think that's an outstanding achievment, Joe. Congratulations.
So, are you coming to Wales for the next one? We have an Arts Centre here in town that puts on galleries from time to time.
Available on Amazon for the Kindle E-Reader
All the Woes of a World by Jonathan Icknield aka The Bryster
And in my final hours - I would cling rather to the tattooed hand of kindness - than the unblemished hand of hate...
erosiaart posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 6:50 AM
Good job.. well done.. think it's time you put your feet up, and relax near the swimming pool with a tall glass of Iced Tea (the wild kind)!!!
orbital posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 8:25 AM
Who knows Chris, maybe one day I'll pack in the day job and start touring. We'll need a bus and some roadies so I'll let you know! Next step really is to start to develop into Matte painting, so this year and probably the next 10 will be dedicated to learning these techniques. I'll still be using Bryce for the forseeable future, but eventually I guess the need to use it will become minimal.
skiwillgee posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 12:27 PM
Bryster's family will have the political clout to put you in any venue you want! I'll drive the bus.
On a serious note, congratulations on the successful show.
FranOnTheEdge posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 7:19 PM
A return engagement? That's great news, congratulations!
Measure
your mind's height
by the shade it casts.
Robert Browning (Paracelsus)
Quest posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 10:13 PM
Hey, Joe...you've made us proud here in the Bryce forum yet once again...thank you for that. It tells the rest of us that there definitely are other horizons and that we should all conspire to reach them. My heartfelt congratulations on this exhibit and there's no problem predicting further, future accomplishments. Please keep us in touch. Kudos! 
