Chris Snorek UNITED STATES
Member Since July 2009
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The Thing by Simone Bianchi

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Artwork Details
Location: The Ever Lovin' Blue-Eyed THING!
Title: The Thing by Simone Bianchi
Artist:  Simone Bianchi (Painter)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 651
Likes on CAF: 26
Favorited on CAF: 3
Comments: 26
Added to Site: 2/13/2024

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Description
I will be honest and say I had no intention of adding Bianchi to the collection before knocking off a few other artists but fate has it's way of intervening!

Long story short, my wife is great at connecting with people. Even famous Italian painters! Thanks obviously to Simone and Matt D but also to Bill and Kasra for an incredible inaugural OAX experience.

What to say about the piece... Well I love the expression first and foremost. Second, the palette. Natural and muted tones are not what we often associated with the orange rock guy. It works so well here and several people who saw this in person at OAX commented that it has a certain level of realism to it. I agree! Third, the size. This piece is pretty massive and is going to look incredible hanging in a place of honor in the house.

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Gabe Carino Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 2/13/2024

Be careful where you hang that thing - that eye may follow you around the room.  Beautiful Thing.  Congrats 

Colin Solan Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1    
Posted On 2/13/2024

There's that schedule!

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
2    
Posted On 2/13/2024

Makes me want to re-tile my kitchen!

Davide G. Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 2/13/2024

That grin alone is priceless! Congrats on this outstanding commission!

Nash of the Titans Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/13/2024

Sweet! Love the expression. The calm before 'clobberin' time'!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/13/2024

this is fantastic. you should put it on a shirt.

Rich Cirillo Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 2/13/2024

Love, Love, Love this!!! The textures adds so nuch to this piece! Congrats my friend!

Grant Riddle Member Since 2018
1    
Posted On 2/13/2024

Stunner, Chris. The blue used for the eye is perfect.

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 2/14/2024

Well, they'll stone you when you're trying to be so good
They'll stone you just like Ben said they would
They'll stone you when you're trying to go home
And they'll stone you when you're there buy to own
But I would not feel so all Simone
Everybody must get stoned

Well, they'll stone you when you're looking Bianchi
They'll stone you when you're tryin' to keep your seat
They'll stone you when you're walkin' on con floor
They'll stone you when you're biddin' for some more
But I would not feel so all Simone
Yancy's Benji must get stoned

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

Saw this in person.  The colors pop SOOO well!  Scans do not do it justice. 

Paperchaser 1968 Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

....now that is very much something!!

Toni S Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

If it's mesnt to be it will be... not bad result in this case to you!!! It is so amazing!!

M L Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew is up to no good, and I am here for it. Great piece and story! 

Tyler T Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

Love the natural stone look of Thing here, as well as that facial expression. Very beautiful piece, Chris!

Kasra Ghanbari Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

This was one of the scores of the show!

Paul  Brzegowy Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

I got to watch Simone work on this one and thought I wonder if that is going to Chris, and as fate would have it here it is. Congrats on a great piece. 

Eric Wenger Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

It's like it was made with you in mind. 

Tina Hager Member Since 2024
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

Wow! 🤩 Love the mother-of-pearl eyes and teeth. Congratulations 

 

Dave W Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 2/14/2024

Realism indeed! I love this and it captures Ben so well. I particularly like the brow lifted just enough to see ol blue eye(s) peering right at ya, ya crumb bum!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/15/2024

I'm not a Bianchi fan, but this piece is exceptional. Congrats, Chris!

E DLS Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/15/2024

Really love how much attention he paid to the texture.  You can almost imagine what it would feel like to touch this.  Great addition to your Thing collection.

Hulk 213 Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 2/18/2024

This works on so many levels. Congrats!

Ken Martin Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 2/18/2024

That devious grin.....Ben is up to no good. 

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 3/4/2024

You're rising to the top of the list when I'm thinking about OAX OA hauls, man, and this one's got a lot to do with that.  Can't believe this was done at the show...looks like real rock on here!  That grin, the eyes, ALL them textured colors...a stunner.  Big congrats!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/7/2024

Wow, just watched an OAX vid of this being done in part, and it's just stunning, congrats!!

Josh F Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 8/13/2025

So so so so great. If you don't like this, you're the problem. This is smoke.

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