Murrmurr
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I think the article said it's an issue with his HOA. I doubt they'll appreciate it if his fence attracts tourists.
Man told to cover/fence off boat in driveway. Paints a picture of boat on fence gate
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StarSong
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The city made him store his boat behind a 6 foot fence or screen based on a municipal code. I haven't seen any mention of an HOA.
There don't seem to be clear grounds on which the city might object to this creative fence.
There don't seem to be clear grounds on which the city might object to this creative fence.
Murrmurr
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I was just speculating. We'll see what happens (if it's newsworthy).
PeppermintPatty
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The HOA gave him the option of covering it up or building a fence. The boat owner opted to build a fence. The HOA didnāt specify it couldnāt be painted. If the fence attracts tourists, thatās not the home owners fault.
StarSong
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Where have you seen that there's an HOA involved?
Murrmurr
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Actually, it would be his fault. He commissioned the painting.
I don't know if it'll cause problems for him or not, but it wouldn't surprise me if it does...unless the novelty wears off quickly.
Murrmurr
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Me...I thought that's what I read (as I skimmed the article).
PeppermintPatty
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The first post and other articles Iāve seen written about it
Lara
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The intention of the boat artist was to trick the eye to appear 3-D.
Realism is 2-D. What you see is what it is.
Realism and Tromp-l'oeil are slightly different.
"The two techniques have different goals: a trompe l'oeil artist wants to trick the viewer with the illusion of three-dimensionality. Photorealism aims simply to recreate an image as realistically as possible, in two dimensions." - The Art League
3-D trompe l'oeil "tricks your eye" into thinking it's 3-D. You think it's something it's not.
2-D Realism or Hyper-Realism is this.
It makes it look like what it is in 2-D
Realism is 2-D. What you see is what it is.
Realism and Tromp-l'oeil are slightly different.
"The two techniques have different goals: a trompe l'oeil artist wants to trick the viewer with the illusion of three-dimensionality. Photorealism aims simply to recreate an image as realistically as possible, in two dimensions." - The Art League
3-D trompe l'oeil "tricks your eye" into thinking it's 3-D. You think it's something it's not.
2-D Realism or Hyper-Realism is this.
It makes it look like what it is in 2-D
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Lara
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Boats are fun to look at when you're near the ocean or a tourist there. It's part of the vibe.
This boat is way off the street and not hurting anyone's ocean view. Those in charge are missing the point. It's different if it was on the street, an eyesore, and in the way.
This boat is way off the street and not hurting anyone's ocean view. Those in charge are missing the point. It's different if it was on the street, an eyesore, and in the way.
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PeppermintPatty
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What if someone has a spectacular display of Christmas lights or a way above average garden of flowers that draws attention to others. Should they be changed if it slows traffic down?
The Home ownership association asked them to cover the boat or build a fence. Why?
Itās not like itās an eye sore for others. None of this would even be discussed if people minded their own business. The boat wasnāt hurting anyone. Maybe someone on the HOA was green with envy. This guy merely rubbed his face in it which he/ she/ they deserved.
PeppermintPatty
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When the town of Seaside, California ordered homeowner Etienne Constable to build a fence to conceal the boat in his driveway, he erected the fence all right. And then he hired his neighbor, artist Hanif Panni, to paint a mural on the fenceārealistically depicting the boat itself. Call it passive-aggressive, call it malicious compliance, but in any event, call it hilarious.
Jules
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The homeowner chose to live in an area with a HOA and he agreed to follow the rules when we bought there. If he feels the rules are unfair, he can go to the council to have it changed and the whole association can vote on it. Heās part of a community.
Just because he has a nice boat, that doesnāt mean everyone does. If thereās a rule, it has to apply to everyone.
PeppermintPatty
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But he DiD follow the rules. He built a fence.
Jules
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You wanted to know why he was asked to build a fence and I gave you a possible explanation.
I bet if the rules of that HOA were reviewed, thereāll be a clause that covers the painting. Colours have to be approved.
Like I say, he chose to live there.
PeppermintPatty
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Right. Fair enough. I guess it was cheeky and probably annoying to other neighbours. It would be a-shame if he had to paint over the beautiful mural. I think itās funny as ever but , then again, I donāt live there.
StarSong
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There is no HOA involved from any article I've read or report I've seen.
Quote from the article" When the town of Seaside, California ordered homeowner Etienne Constable to build a fence to conceal the boat in his driveway, he erected the fence all right..."
Since it's just a local ordinance stating that a boat has to be behind or screen or fence, it seems doubtful that he can be forced to repaint.
(If there were an HOA involved, chances are he wouldn't be permitted to have a boat on his property, fenced or unfenced.)
Quote from the article" When the town of Seaside, California ordered homeowner Etienne Constable to build a fence to conceal the boat in his driveway, he erected the fence all right..."
Since it's just a local ordinance stating that a boat has to be behind or screen or fence, it seems doubtful that he can be forced to repaint.
(If there were an HOA involved, chances are he wouldn't be permitted to have a boat on his property, fenced or unfenced.)
PeppermintPatty
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So there is no HOA. We were both wrong.
He seems to be the type of person, who would have
the stern painted on them if they were turned round!
Mike.
OH YEAH??? If that happened he wouldn't even have to hire a lawyer, they would be knocking on his front door.
Murrmurr
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I wrote that comment when I thought the fence was an HOA rule, in which case, there'd also be a rule about the color you can paint fences. Lawyers hate getting involved in HOA issues.
Well, if that's in fact the case, then it's a different ball game.