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Post by Dave on Nov 6, 2008 18:13:41 GMT
The forum Is very pleased that our member crooky has kindly given His permission to display his pictures Of Torquay United players. Can I please ask that you do not copy any Of the images, but be happy that we can all enjoy seeing them. Many thanks Crooky you are a very talented man. Dave R Bateson & Mcfarlane  Aggrey  Bedeau  Brandon  Cannoville  Graham  Hakin  Healy  Helen  Hill  Hockley  Holmes  Russell  Tully  Williams  Rosenior  |
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Post by romfordkev on Nov 6, 2008 19:02:50 GMT
Here are 2 more examples of Crooky's talent. Again, permission has been sought and granted to post these classics from the artist. Likewise, could I request a "no copy" rule on these "a la Dave R." Enjoy for what they are and what they represent!! PURE GENIUS!! CROOKY'S "SPIN" ON THE THREAT OF ANTHRAX ATTACKS IN BRITAIN.  CROOKY'S TAKE ON THE FACT THAT DAVEY G WAS REGULARLY GRABBING HEADLINES AND ATTRACTING CLUB SCOUTS FROM FAR AND WIDE AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF EVENTS IN IRAQ!!  |
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Post by bhamgull on Nov 6, 2008 19:19:55 GMT
really impressive crooky. are there any more in development?
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Post by romfordkev on Nov 6, 2008 19:30:51 GMT
really impressive crooky. are there any more in development? Bhamgull, Various people have requested more of the same over the years but I think that Crooky looks on it as something that he does WHEN / IF he has some spare time. I believe the coloured caricatures seen above take in excess of 5 HOURS to complete, from start to finish -that's a lot of hard work. Hopefully, we'll see more offerings in the future - but alas (and I hope Andy doesn't mind me saying this), I feel it will be LATER rather than SOONER due to work commitments. |
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Post by Dave on Nov 7, 2008 16:49:20 GMT
Many thanks to Crooky who has let the forum put Up another Of his brilliant works, that until today as only ever been seen by Mike and Sue Bateson. Below are the words from Crooky's emai. Dave. Attached is a cartoon that I drew shortly after gaining promotion in 2004. It is the last Torquay related cartoon that I drew. It was supposed to have appeared in the Capital Gulls promotion special. Unfortunately, for one reason or another, the issue never made it to print. The only people to have ever seen this cartoon are the Bateson's themselves..they loved it! Don't know whether you remember the circumstances. Bateson was on a cruise holiday at the time when we won promotion at Southend. He had also been making comments regarding finances should we get promoted. Regards Andy  Once again many thanks crooky, you work as given so many so much pleasure. Dave R |
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Post by westie on Nov 10, 2008 12:35:27 GMT
Were they one off pieces or mass produced as a while ago I purchased the ones of Aggrey, Bedeau & Brandon
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Post by romfordkev on Nov 10, 2008 13:59:37 GMT
Were they one off pieces or mass produced as a while ago I purchased the ones of Aggrey, Bedeau & Brandon All were meant to be "one off" pieces - for publication in the Capital Gulls magazine. However, a deal was struck with regards to the "more popular" players pics to have them on sale in the club shop. Unfortunately, under the old regime, they priced them far too high (surprise,surprise) - so a commercial opportunity (on both parts) was sadly missed. Such a shame......Crooky has even had stuff published in the Arsenal fanzine "Gunflash" in the past. Seems that under the old regime, GREED (in over optimistic shop prices) blew a promising project "out of the water" before it had got a chance to flourish. Their loss I think.........  |
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Post by ospelgull on Nov 10, 2008 16:17:05 GMT
Brilliant ! ;D
Crooky, Thanks for the pictures!
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Post by ohtobeatplainmoor on Nov 10, 2008 20:49:12 GMT
That is exceptional talent - excellent stuff.
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Post by NickGull on Nov 10, 2008 21:01:45 GMT
They're very good! Thanks Crooky  |
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Post by jimd on Nov 10, 2008 21:34:08 GMT
crooky
You could have a market here for making a few bob!!!!
Get the printer going mate.
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Post by buts on Nov 10, 2008 23:15:37 GMT
I've just looked behind me on the wall and there is our wedding gift from Mr Crook - a picture of myself and the wife, complete with yellow and blue bouquet. The Greenford One took it upon himself to enhance the wife's prize assets - her teeth. Next to it is another of his materpieces - me in my TUFC kit sporting rather ominous stubble. They still make me chuckle now.
Classic
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Post by Dave on Nov 10, 2008 23:18:04 GMT
well we would love to to share It with Us Buts, go on you know you want too ;D
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Post by romfordkev on Nov 11, 2008 18:39:23 GMT
well we would love to to share It with Us Buts, go on you know you want too ;D Think you'll find that the pictures in question are on the "OFFICIAL Capital Gulls Photo Album" thread, on the photo boards Dave!! |
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Post by buts on Nov 11, 2008 22:37:47 GMT
It is as well.. And the penge puffers with a donkey. I'd forgotten that one. Superb!
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