1st Prize – X Large Perspex Acrylic Print of your choice (we’ll commission the artist).

Loads of Runners up Prizes – including Hoodies, T-shirts, Prints, Record Bags.

Flyer and Sticker packs are going out free of charge to all our artist members who have work uploaded to the site.

For everyone else email info@pimpartworks.com to find out how to get hold of yours.

Free Sticker Pack for all entrants!

All entries will be posted here on our blog. Simply email your photos to info@pimpartworks.com to enter (if you want to remain anonymous just let us know).

Ok here’s the boring disclaimer – PimpArtworks does not in anyway encourage or condone the defacing of public property and for the purpose of this competition it is on the understanding that any stickers used are removed afterwards

Stickers are approx 9” x 7.5”

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“My name is Felix Pergande, 26yo and living in Berlin, Germany. I’m working as a prepress operator in an offset printing company. Most of the work there is checking and imposing data for print. It sounds rather boring, but oddly it’s not!”

How long have you been into photography for?

“I’ve been in photography now for two years now. At first, it was just for taking some shots and strolling around in the city, but after a while, I discovered some great pictures of abandoned places. I got more and more into the topic and found out, that my hometown is full of it, waiting for me! I ended up doing the same things I admired first and can’t get enough of it!”

How do you go about finding venues to photograph?

“I found some places on my own by strolling around, but most of the time I get invited by friends to come along. Google Maps is also a good way to find some locations.”

You ever go to these places alone and in the dark?

“I will never go there alone. My own live is more worth than a good shot and it’s really good to know that someone is near you when you are in need. I haven’t tried the dark part yet … maybe I will do that in the future.”

Give us a boring fact about your camera?

“The cam doesn’t always do, what I want her to do … that bitchy little thing!”

Any tips for beginners?

“You are the ones who take the pictures. The equipment doesn’t matter as long as you have fun shooting. Keep your equipment with you, so you can’t miss a shot.”

Cheers for your time Felix, anything else you’d like to add?

“If you want to make people smile, say cheese!”

Check out Felix’s full profile – Buy Urban Photography

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“My name is Felix Pergande, 26yo and living in Berlin, Germany. I’m working as a prepress operator in an offset printing company. Most of the work there is checking and imposing data for print. It sounds rather boring, but oddly it’s not!”

How long have you been into photography for?

“I’ve been in photography now for two years now. At first, it was just for taking some shots and strolling around in the city, but after a while, I discovered some great pictures of abandoned places. I got more and more into the topic and found out, that my hometown is full of it, waiting for me! I ended up doing the same things I admired first and can’t get enough of it!”

How do you go about finding venues to photograph?

“I found some places on my own by strolling around, but most of the time I get invited by friends to come along. Google Maps is also a good way to find some locations.”

You ever go to these places alone and in the dark?

“I will never go there alone. My own live is more worth than a good shot and it’s really good to know that someone is near you when you are in need. I haven’t tried the dark part yet … maybe I will do that in the future.”

Give us a boring fact about your camera?

“The cam doesn’t always do, what I want her to do … that bitchy little thing!”

Any tips for beginners?

“You are the ones who take the pictures. The equipment doesn’t matter as long as you have fun shooting. Keep your equipment with you, so you can’t miss a shot.”

Cheers for your time Felix, anything else you’d like to add?

“If you want to make people smile, say cheese!”

Check out Felix’s full profile – Buy Urban Photography

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Well, my name is Yoav Schumacher. I was born at 78 and I’m from Israel- Tel Aviv. I’m basically a Designer but I also do some Animation. I’m working as an Art director and do commercials for leading brands in Israel.

How would you describe your art style?

Above all it’s vector work. I like dealing and exploring shapes – creating strong emotions with minimal compositions. It’s very inspired from street-art but it is not in the street, so I guess its a mix between that and computer art warped in a cold digital glaze..

Any tips for beginners?

Learn when to let go.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

Mostly from the dark streets of Tel Aviv, from the park at night and from music.
I’m also a great fan of street art & contemporary characters designers like “friends with you”, Boris Hoppek, 123klan and many more.

What do you do in your spare time?

Since my work is creative with rather ‘boring’ subjects for serious businesses, my personal projects are my escape from the boring routine of commercial work. So in my spare time. I’m actually doing ‘monsters in the park’ produce some music, and living the big city.

Thanks for your time Yoav, is there anything you’d like to add?

Look out for more monsters in the park, coming soon!

Check out Yoav’s full profile – Buy Urban Art

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I grew up in an absolutely insane neighborhood in Buffalo, New York during the 60’s and 70’s. There was lots of crime, violence, and drugs. Currently, I live in a 3000 square foot house with snapping turtles and deer and a pond. A stream runs through the property with salmon from Lake Ontario in it. Rural splendor everywhere. I’m on a different planet completely from where I grew up. I escaped.

What’s Your Artistic Background?

I’ve been doing this since I was 4. My mother was an artist, and had me painting at a small easel next to her in our apartment. She didn’t try to control it— she just let it happen. My first paying gig as an artist was when I was 15. I did murals and signs for a restaurant that was owned by a mentally ill, criminally insane (I’m not exaggerating), drug-crazed older brother of a friend of mine.

In my 20’s I had to quit painting and drawing while I was working my through college. After I got my masters degree, I began to paint and draw again. I studied with some local artists in my spare time. When I was 30, I was published for the first time. I did a cover for a psychiatric journal.

Would you say you’re a free artist, without constraints of trying to appease someone or anyone?

I am these days, yes. But, there have been times when I tried to soften things up to conform and make some better money at it— and it just doesn’t work. Like, I did a series of jazz improvisation paintings years ago– largely because of the trio I played in at the time. They were nice paintings, and they all sold well, but they looked like they came from someone else. I hate that. You can’t regulate your soul.

How’s your children’s book series going?

The children’s books were not a conformist sell-out for me. I genuinely loved doing them, and would do it again. It was great! I loved doing readings at schools and libraries. I’m really great with auditoriums full of kids and parents– you have to be to sell in that market.

However, the children’s book scene is not a friendly place. I love the kids and the parents, but the librarians and the bookstore clerks are very tough to deal with. I get tired of fighting my way through snobbery at times. I have very little patience for it. I don’t wag my tail for anyone, especially some spoiled brat librarian.

Check out SeanMaddenArt’s profile – Buy exclusive Urban Art @ PimpArtworks

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Who are you, where you from and what do you do?

Well, my name is Ben and i am a street/graffiti artist and illustrator. I am originally from London but have been living in Brazil now for the past year.

What’s a normal day like in the life of Biltongben?

I am always drawing and sketching throughout the day whenever I have free time, it keeps me motivated. I always carry a blackbook with me so when I get inspiration for an idea, I don’t forget it.

How do you describe your style?

My style is very graffiti influenced. I don’t like to take to much time on a piece which is why I draw and colour very quickly and that’s how I achieve my style with a lot of emotion and freedom put into it. I would describe it as aggressive, colourful and zany!

Any tips for beginners?

Whenever you have free time just keep doodling, sketching, practicing all the time all the time and you will soon begin to have your own style that you like. Always try to carry a sketchbook with you wherever you go and always keep your illustrations, even the ones you don’t like.

Where do you get the inspiration for your character art from?

Very graffiti and urban influenced, I remember I was in school one day many years ago and a kid bought in a copy of spraycan art and subway art. I was completely fascinated by all the colourful graffiti and characters in those books and thinking “I wanna do that!” Music is also a good inspiration for me.

Which other artists to you admire?

I really admire artists like Vaughn and Mark Bode, Mode 2 and Matt Sewell. They are very talented artists. They have been my inspiration for many years.

Cheers for your time Ben, is there anything else you’d like to add?

I enjoy being around good People and music, those are part of the fuel that keeps me drawing and drawing. I strongly believe that being quite stubborn and focused on what you do will make you a better illustrator/Artist. Well, take care guys and thanks for having me!

Check out Biltongben’s profile – Buy exclusive Urban Art @ PimpArtworks

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Also watch out for a flyer pack going out to all artists shortly too. There’s space to add your specfic PimpArtworks URL on the back and drive traffic direct to your own digital art gallery!

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Also watch out for a flyer pack going out to all artists shortly too. There’s space to add your specfic PimpArtworks URL on the back and drive traffic direct to your own digital art gallery!

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So how did PimpArtworks come about?

Call it a rebellion against all of those big corporate businesses repeatability pushing the same stock images in peoples faces if you want; but when the anonymous artwork sprayed late at night on the shutters of a well know Swedish furniture store has more wit, character and appeal than the stuff they actually sell inside, well… someone had to do something! And PimpArtworks did just that.

Everyone has an opinion about art.

It’s just like music.. everyone will always name at least one type. If they can’t or won’t, then they’re the ones your parents warned you about when you were a kid and seriously steer well clear of them, they’re soulless individuals!

But then, what happens if YOU actually like the alternative arts?

Graffiti, urban artwork, stencils, you know the sort.. the style which the bosses of those big corporate company’s ran by the suits, stick their noses up at because no one asked for their permission first?

Well if this is you… then a VERY BIG WELCOME to PimpArtworks!

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redressing the balance of the charity shop purge with a song about getting it on in a motel

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charity shop back drop>> couldnt buy a lidl cheese sandwich for the dairy lea spread this afternoon afforded

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charity shop back drop>> couldnt buy a lidl cheese sandwich for the dairy lea spread this afternoon afforded

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Enjoy!

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