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Every couple of days, my local craigslist gets bombarded with dozens of posts from a Prolific Local Artist. In addition to some strange ads for random objects in the barter section, he likes to post numerous, repetitive ads for his artwork. I grabbed all of these a few minutes ago, there are 10x as many up right now:          He's fond of putting his painting up under several different titles, and when they get flagged down he reposts them with accusations that other artists are jealous. I'm sure there are more ads than this for this painting right now:     He also liked to spam this one all over the place for reasons that are extremely unclear:  I've been seeing these ads for months and months, and I guess the rest of our local community is extremely tolerant because most of them don't get flagged down. After scrolling through pages and pages of them yet again, I was suddenly inspired to create and sell my own "arts" via tribute ads. I've tried to capture the tone and flavor of the originals:     And of course the ubiqitous book ad:  Would anyone else like to create and photograph some art? If you include some fruity transcendental language I will cheerfully post an ad for you.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 05:51 |
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| # ? May 23, 2013 05:14 |
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Scary Ned posted:Would anyone else like to create and photograph some art? If you include some fruity transcendental language I will cheerfully post an ad for you. People who create art are probably already photographing it...not sure what the point of this is. The guy you posted is probably schizo, but his art is not bad (especially the pottery).
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:01 |
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That is a fine copper blessed vase. Would definitely put that on the shelf. Most of his prices are what's bullshit.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:09 |
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It is interesting to read that "the images/be.ings that are created are NEVER planned out, preconceived or contrived." Really! I don't know of anybody who doesn't need a HUGE ceramic PERFECTION sitting in their homes as soon as possible.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:16 |
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Ceramic Perfection looks like it'll become Ceramic Broken Shards pretty quick
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:18 |
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Smythe posted:Ceramic Perfection looks like it'll become Ceramic Broken Shards pretty quick So keep your loving rugrats away from the pottery.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:18 |
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gnarlyhotep posted:People who create art are probably already photographing it...not sure what the point of this is. The guy you posted is probably schizo, but his art is not bad (especially the pottery). Well yes, but I'm running out of ideas/paint so I'm asking if anyone else wants to create some stuff for my ads. What makes you say he's a schizo and not just a doofy special snowflake artist? Here are some of his not-art ads:  
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:22 |
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I can't get over the painting EthnoIcantDECIDEwhaTOcallIT. 999$ is really steep for something that literally looks like a four year olds finger painting. I'm all about abstract art if its done well, but that thing looks like crap.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:25 |
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I really like ASTRAL TORQUE. I will give you $5 for it.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:26 |
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Scary Ned posted:Well yes, but I'm running out of ideas/paint so I'm asking if anyone else wants to create some stuff for my ads. I think it's the WAY he WRITES his ADS!! LIKE he's not quite RIGHT in the HEAD>!!! I suppose it's not even his art, since he seems to be hawking whatever he can to get drug money (or just drugs directly). Send the guy a link to this thread and let's get to the bottom of this.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:26 |
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 Is that supposed to be Giygas? Astral being, indeed.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:30 |
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You know a hat is bad when even a mentally ill person thinks it wouldn't look good on him.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:30 |
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Well that was quick:Prolific Local Artist posted:DUDE! LOL .... i am BEYOND HONORED. you just made my night..... that's some funny poo poo!
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:31 |
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Scary Ned posted:Well that was quick: Well Ned, I'm sorry to have doubted you. You have discovered the next Kyoon. e: you should definitely collaborate with him, I know it will be genius
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:34 |
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I read every one of his posts like it was a beatnik poetry session. Screw it, it's 10 P.M. but I going to have a cup of coffee.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:35 |
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...Jar Jar Binks with a surfboard?
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:35 |
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Glasgow Kiss posted:You know a hat is bad when even a mentally ill person thinks it wouldn't look good on him. "Brand New...NEVER WORN (because the hat looks STUPID...i only bought it because the VOICE in my HEAD would not stop SCREAMING....wish it fit me better and DIDNT LOOK LIKE poo poo"
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:36 |
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I like to read them out loud and shout every capitalized word. Here are a few more arts:    
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:38 |
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Sir I will pay scrap value for it all. edit: as they will take 50% anyway
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:40 |
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A second response, I haven't replied yet:Prolific Local Artist posted:my favorite so far..... hahahahahahahahaha you are awesome man! And a third... Prolific Local Artist posted:that is actually true............ (retail/gallery price would be $666 but I'm letting it go for a steal of $333 because it's a less satanic number... I like how he goes back and forth between "haha so funny!" and "so sad and pathetic!"
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:49 |
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A lot of the names remind me of the time when I was twelve years old, making similar masterpieces in a Middle School art class. I'd call the teacher over, ask her if I did well and was always met with a reassuring nod. Though a quick glance into her eyes said otherwise, as she took a sip of her liqueur-infused coffee and sat at her desk, staring off into oblivion. A quick summer job that became a lifetime identity.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:49 |
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HarlanHell posted:I can't get over the painting EthnoIcantDECIDEwhaTOcallIT. 999$ is really steep for something that literally looks like a four year olds finger painting. I'm all about abstract art if its done well, but that thing looks like crap. The OP made that one, the actual crazy guy's art is pretty decent.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:50 |
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Is it bad I think a few of these are quite pretty? 
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:51 |
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Das Boo posted:Is it bad I think a few of these are quite pretty? No, but it is bad if you are willing to play those prices.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:55 |
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Bigchops posted:No, but it is bad if you are willing to play those prices. Oh, gently caress, no.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:56 |
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Prolific Local Artist posted:i was hoping for more....... He was hoping for more, do you suppose it's time to share this thread with him?
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:58 |
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Some are decent looking, especially if they're coming from a rudimentary artist. Others, like Gaia and Luna (unless OP made that, then disregard), are completely hideous. The prices, however, are hilarious. e: Share it! 
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:59 |
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Tip posted:The OP made that one, the actual crazy guy's art is pretty decent. OK after re-reading the OP that makes a lot more sense. I was wondering why the quality of his art was fluctuating so much.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 06:59 |
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Maybe we can sell him an account for the low, low price of $4444! 
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:05 |
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Is this guy a FYAD poster?
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:10 |
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https://soundcloud.com/gnarlyhotep/art Tried my hand at RANDOM caps READING
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:12 |
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quote:Sir I have interest in purchasing your fine art piece and have mailed a check for the full amount requested in the listing. Unfortunately I have made an calculating error and sent an amount of $8333. When you receive the cheque may your mail the difference back to me along with the item to: Prince Okonabi, 391 Nowhere Road, Lagos Nigeria. Thank you for your patience.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:14 |
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Some artists are great painters. He is not one of them. He does do some nice ceramic work though. I used to be an assistant curator at an art gallery and have seen a lot of garbage with hefty price tags attached. Many of those pieces were cheaper than what he's trying to sell some of his stuff for, that says something.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:14 |
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gnarlyhotep posted:https://soundcloud.com/gnarlyhotep/art This is amazing and wonderful, thank you for making this.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:23 |
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Might want to edit out the abbreviation of your town in the email he sent you. It looks like he's also selling a bunch of Hindu and Buddhist statues. e: Sorry, can't find any crazies in my local craigslist art section. Just a bunch of boring crap and people trying to sell tire rims.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:42 |
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Thanks, fixed that. I'm pretty sure the guy with the statues is different, he posts in all caps and leaves a name and number. It's just not RANDOM enough.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:49 |
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I would buy his copper blessed vase if it were 20$...it's pretty inoffensive as far as the rest of his work goes. Oh he want to barter...I guess I do have several FINE hats that have ADORNED my thoughtbox. You will get MAD HEAD with these hats.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:56 |
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I would like that piece of pottery imbued with the spirit of the schizophrenic's dead grandma. It would make a powerful talisman, for magick.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:59 |
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Have you showed the guy this thread yet? I would like to make an offer to purchase antipsychotic medication from him.
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| # ? Feb 4, 2013 07:59 |
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| # ? May 23, 2013 05:14 |
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A lot of his art is really quite pretty; it's the pricing and the pompousness that's terrible. I hope he shows up here and we can help him!
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