Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks online - Artwork 8 of 8: Icecream Popsicle

Recently I re-discovered some archived artworks that weren't available on the Mr. Upside webshop yet. This article describes the last of eight artworks, 'Icecream Popsicle'.

8. Icecream Popsicle

Iconic painting 'Icecream (Popsicle)' once started as the first artwork in a series of five.

Unfortunately too many other ideas condemned this finished painting to solitude. But for long it was the striking masterpiece of the Mr. Upside gallery and in a way 'proof' of the more urban style I like.

It depicts consumerism and the never-ending search for the metaphoric sugar. The graphical look&feel, together with the bright colors and the 'happy-happy-joy-joy' subject make this painting a true icon.

Painting 'Icecream Popsicle' is available in the webshop for € 299 / $ 320 *

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Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks online - Artwork 7 of 8: 'Unfinished Sympathy'

Recently I re-discovered some archived artworks that weren't available on the Mr. Upside webshop yet. This article describes the seventh artwork ('Unfinished Sympathy') as part of a series of eight blogposts on the new paintings and illustrations.

7. Painting 'Unfinished Sympathy'

What do you think? Is the piece finished? Or does it need some extra work?

I like the idea of something that leaves room for interpretation. Which shapes (or colors) would be there if the painter didn't stop? When is an artwork 'finished'? Artwork 'Unfinished sympathy' is unpretentious. It doesn't have a complex concept. The image itself is complex enough.

Together with the white frame and passe-partout, the pink lines radiate softness and kindness. Sympathy.

Artwork 'Unfinished Sympathy' is available in the webshop for € 69 / $ 74 (frame included)

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Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks online - Artwork 6 of 8: 'Aliens Night Out'

Recently I re-discovered some archived artworks that weren't available on the Mr. Upside webshop yet. This article describes the sixth artwork ('Aliens Night Out') as part of a series of eight blogposts on the new paintings and illustrations.

6. Illustration 'Aliens Night Out'

When I first started with making 'art' and illustrations with the idea to sell them, I liked doodling. As you maybe can see in the earlier works like 'Jungle' and 'Space' and even in the more structured 'City Madness' piece, I started with one long line. Randomly placed somewhere in the middle of the paper. From there I started drawing all kinds of objects and stuff without too much thinking of it. This process depends on enough speed because when you slow down and start thinking too much, the elements will look forced.

The same applies to this illustration 'Aliens Night Out'. Just like with many of my other artworks, I didn't think a name untill the end, when the painting was finished. And 'Aliens Night Out' shows some weird creatures, a city, stars, bright lights and a speakerbox. Hence the name.

The illustration is made with pink and blue Posca acrylic paint markers on a plain piece of cardboard.

Illustration 'Aliens Night Out' is yours for € 149 / $ 160 *

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Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks online - Artwork 5 of 8: 'Denim Vanilla'

Recently I re-discovered some archived artworks that weren't available on the Mr. Upside webshop yet. This article describes the fifth artwork ('Denim Vanilla') as part of a series of eight blogposts on the new paintings and illustrations.

5. Painting 'Denim Vanilla'

Artwork 'Denim Vanilla' shows bold vanilla white brush strokes on a dark denim blue background. It is one of very first paintings in the Bold Lines collection. More recent Bold Lines paintings show a less free, more organised and structured image. 'Denim Vanilla' has more character. It shows the rough edges of the brush strokes and the 'white space' is less calculated as the more recent Mr. Upside artworks.

The color combination of the denim and vanilla made the painting fit prefectly within our own, partly industrial interior. The canvas has therefore spent a substantial amount of time in our own living room.

Painting 'Denim Vanilla' is available in the Mr. Upside webshop for € 129 / $ 138

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Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks online - Item 4 of 8: Set of five luxe postcards

Actually this series of 8 blogposts talk about the re-discovery of some archived artworks that weren't available on the Mr. Upside webshop yet. But this article is not so much about a re-discovered artwork as it is about a re-designed set of Luxe Medium Postcards.

4. Set of five luxe postcards

The webshop has already a set of four Luxe Medium Postcards for sale but I also wanted to have a set of five postcards. A set with an more minimal back, to make it more versatile and even better for writing a nice message on the postcards.

I've been a fan of the Moo Cards and Moo as a printer for years. The printing quality is unmatched. The packaging is luxureous and similar to the high level that Apple uses for its packaging. The products are creative and the presentation is flawless.

I have never found printed matter on such super heavy paper. Let alone postcards and business cards consisting of several layers of pressed paper with one layer in a distinctive color.

Anyway, I liked the idea of having smaller products with Mr. Upside artworks on it, for a low price. It inspired me to do more similar products, which will be available soon in the webshop.

This set of five beautiful Luxe Postcards is yours for € 19,95 / $ 21,41 *

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Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks online - Artwork 3 of 8: 'Doodle II Red'

Recently I re-discovered some archived artworks that weren't available on the Mr. Upside webshop yet. This article describes the third artwork ('Doodle II Red') as part of a series of eight blogposts on the new paintings and illustrations.

3. Illustration 'Doodle II Red'

It depends slightly on the painting and the way of working but making a painting or illustration can be very meditative. That is certainly the case with the 'Doodle' paintings. The process was started without a preconceived plan or concept and the lines were drawn while the mind ran free. And although this painting isn't as balanced as some of the Bold Lines paintings, like Working Day, the end result is very useful for meditative purposes.

'Doodle II Red' was made with a regular red marker on grey cardboard and it looks best with a larger frame and passe-partout. It is great for gifts and small presents. Or the bright red can give your interior just the perfect boost.

Illustration 'Doodle II Red' is available in the webshop for € 39 / $ 41,85 *

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Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks online - Artwork 2 of 8: 'Blood Lines'

In the previous blogpost I mentioned the re-discovery of some archived artworks that weren't available on the Mr. Upside webshop yet. This article describes the second artwork ('Blood Lines I') in a series of eight. 

2. Painting 'Blood Lines I'

Painting 'Blood Lines I'  is actually part of a set of two paintings. This one is finished, the other one is still work in progress. It shows bold, thick red lines on a white background and that means it is part of the Mr. Upside Bold Lines collection. It's an abstract work and obviously 'conceived' in the graphic design roots of Michiel Nagtegaal / Mr. Upside.

As with many artworks, the challenge in making Bold Lines lies in the balance between the various shapes. The whitespace between the (red) lines is equally important to the red of the lines. Making the Bold Lines paintings is always an exciting moment as it is an improvisation and no preliminairy sketches are made. Each error is not easily corrected and sometimes even catastrophic for the whole painting.

After setting up the rough lines a intense process starts by correcting the small imperfections. Each color gets several layers of acrylic paint before the artwork is finished.

Painting 'Blood Lines' is yours for € 299 / $ 318 *

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Eight fresh new Mr. Upside artworks - Artwork 1 of 8: 'King Candy'

The advantage of moving into a new studio is that during the packing of the artworks you discover all kinds of beautiful art that just need a little bit of attention to be finished.

Those paintings will come online soon. The discovery of those old works triggered me to look for other artworks that are finished but somehow where not admitted to the webshop. I found eight of them and just put them online!

But a product page of an artwork is not the ideal location for an extensive description of the background of those artworks. So, for your convenience I collected those descriptions in eight different blog articles, one for each artwork.

This is the first blog article, with some background info on painting 'King Candy'.

1. Painting 'King Candy'

Painting 'King Candy' is one of the more earlier artworks (approx. 2015) that was left unfinished to pursue other projects. It fits perfectly within the Mr. Upside artists vision: colorful, improvised, detailed and fun.

It depicts a more urban / city scene and has several elements that occur on many artworks by Mr. Upside, such as bird house and Converse sneakers.

It was set up without preliminairy sketches and the initial lines where drawn with the higher speed of doodling. After the first step in which black lines are quickly placed on the canvas, the various shapes that emerge are then filled with colors. When each shape has received some color, each black line receives a second layer of paint. This is a similar process with grafitti.

To prevent the process from slowing down, Posca acrylic paint markers are used instead of brushes and regular acrylic paint.

Painting 'King Candy' is yours for € 299 / $ 318 *

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Custom painted skateboard deck added to the art objects collection

I have always been fascinated by the skateboard culture. However, my child hood consisted of many hours on my bike, doing cycling games in my neighbourhood trying to be the fastest. But later on I discovered the video's and magazines with skateboarders doing awesome tricks on a half pipe and cruising through the city.

Although I have never owned a skateboard myself, let alone set a foot on one, the fascination with the laid back, fun-loving lifestyle somehow never left. Therefor I have always wanted to do 'something' with a skateboard deck.

Skateboard deck 'Tilt shift'

Actually because of a rough sketch and a new yellow layer of paint on a white layer, the idea of a 'shifted' illustration came to mind. The Bold Lines on this custom painted deck seem to be way off at the bottom but as they move to the top of the skateboard, the two different layers get more aligned.

This reminded me of a learning curve. In the beginning of each new 'trick' you are trying to learn you are not aligned with your vision of what you're trying to master. But slowely, as you progress and learn, your vision and actions are getting more and more aligned. In the end, after lots of practice, your actions produce the results you have in your head (or heart). Vision and actions are aligned.

More information on this custom painted skateboard deck and other art objects can be found in the website section with the artworks.

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If you would like to see more images on 'work-in-progress--projects and art, please check out my Instagram account on www.instagram.com/mrupsideart

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New Mr. Upside Art Bottles

My ‘Bold Lines’ Art Bottle collection keeps growing and I like the results so far! The unique, one-of-a-kind Mr. Upside glass bottles will fit perfectly in every interior.

If you happen to have a nice interior or packaging project where these Bold Lines will fit, please send an e-mail and we will get things rolling!

The bottles will be for sale separately and in combinations within a few days, on my webshop http://www.mrupside.com.

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Egg 'Bold Lines'. Fresh and new in the Mr. Upside webshop

Another experiment succeeded. Painted an egg, in my most recent ‘bold lines’-style. For sale, next to several other painted objects, on my webshop on Mrupside.com.

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Hard work pays off on this commissioned painting

Proud of working hard on this rainy Sunday. Almost finished this 130x170cm commissioned painting for one of the largest telecommunications companies in the Netherlands, KPN. 

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After-work-play-time - Part 2 - Art by Mr. Upside

After-work-play-time, part 2 of 2. Anyone interested in a nice mural in the same style? :) I'd love to a mural soon with these 'Bold Lines'.

Update: this particular artwork is for sale on my webshop http://www.mrupside.com.

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After-work-play-time - Part 1

After-work-play-time, part 1 of 2. The picture shows my studio and some recently finished paintings and sketches on cardboard.

Anyone interested in a nice mural in the same style? :)

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Black 'harbour' lines on canva

Today was my day in the week that I take care of my daughter while my girlfriend is working elsewhere ('Papadag' in Dutch). And, as my daughter hasn't reached the age where she doesn't need a nap in the afternoon, I have some 'spare time' on my hands.

Usually these two hours are used on administration, cleaning or other very useful, non-creative work. But today I picked on my blank canvasses and a Posca paint marker to make this piece.

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Painting 'Denim Blue' - Bold white lines on a rich dark blue background

Stoked about this idea. Worked it out fairly quickly, after doing the mandatory things. Acrylic paint on a 100x80cm canvas. Earlier rough sketch / inspiration on cardboard lies on the ground in front of the painting.

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A proper style is in the making

‘I think I see a pattern here…’. Getting there in defining a proper style.

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Progress on a commissioned painting

Studio shot. Making progress on a comissioned painting for KPN.
130x170cm, acrylic paint on canvas.

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Developing a new direction and style in my paintings

Some after-work quick sketches with Posca paint acrylic makers on cardboard. Will this be the new direction?

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Finished and framed artwork 'Raging city in blue and pink'

Finished amd framed. Acrylic paint markers on thick paper. Theme: ‘Raging city in blue and pink’. 

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