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*edited 4-18-13*one more to be re-categorized.
why not.
think i need to edit the description a bit as well.
this one was done while i was part of an incredible art group called 'neosynthesis'.
we used to come together and create these collections called 'chronicles'.
usually there was a theme to them.
the theme for this one was 'technology'.
i guess i was trying to make a statement with regards to enlightenment.
how it's a two edged sword, so to speak.
i miss neosynthesis at times.
the group pushed me harder artistically than any entity other than maybe resurgere.
anyway,...websense is closing in on me.
better wrap this up.
-d
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that is a very good point.
however, i was trying to keep it concise.
and even considering how i composed it i don't think i got my message across.
as for tesla, i dig the guy and maybe someday i'll do some kind of homage to him
alone.
probably, with a very different message.
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here is something horribly embarrassing: I have no idea who the bottom left guy is.
however the Bunsen burner shooting a mushroom cloud is almost horribly relatable.
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oh girl.
the guy in the bottom left is thomas edison.
as for the 'bunsen burner', it's actually the base (albeit badly rendered obviously. heh.)
of one of edison's early electric lights. the light bulb is suppose to 'morph' into what einstein
ultimately helped to bring about,...the atomic bomb.
it's a cynical take on the evolution of technology and whether we truly have become
'enlightened'.
it's meant to be a bit clever as well. edison's light bulb. enlightened. get it?
*sigh*
nothing whatsoever to be embarrassed about though. i appreciate you taking a look.
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oh dear. it looked like one of the weird old timey Bunsen burners which I've only seen once...so yeah, I think in this case it's my eyes that are to blame.
Aaah slipping in a pun. 
No, that's a lie. I don't spend enough time looking at faces.
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well, i guess i should have considered that not too many people would have seen an early prototype
of edison's light bulb. it's definitely understandable that it's not easily recognized.
if i hadn't read a biography of edison i probably would never have seen one either.
alas, you are too kind P.
'No, that's a lie'.
that type of an expression/admission is the sign of an healthy intellect.
but i'm not in the least surprised by that.
and THAT is the truth.
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Nah, they make you learn about Edison in schools. (Even if Tesla is cooler. 
ha, thank you! Way to flip a compliment directed at you back onto me.
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tesla is WAY cooler.
i had typed an even longer reply previously which mentioned him.
then i edited myself. heh.
however, here i am,...still typing!!
think i'll go watch netflix now.
spare you any of my further meandering.
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awwww. I'm happy to stare mindlessly into the awesomeness that is Tesla any day of the week.
what show/movie?
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think i'm gonna watch 'jack taylor'.
it's a made for tv movie produced in ireland (i think), based on the character created by author ken bruen.
i love his books.
(as you may remember me mentioning about a gajillion times.)
if i don't watch that i might watch some stand up comedy.
lately i've been getting into aziz ansari.
and i'm not just saying that because of,...uhm,...well,...you know what i mean. present company.
he's hilarious! i love it when he talks about f@cking with his little cousin harris from georgia,...on facebook!
ok. that was my last meander of the night.
i promise.
nite P!
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Ha, awesome. I need to get netflix back.
Aziz is pretty great, but Russell Peters is better, personally
admittedly I have seen like ten seconds of Aziz's stand up and several of Russell's.
'night!
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as always, thank you so very much!
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The shades and detail is also very nicely thought out. Excellent stuff
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very meaning full man, what ever your intentions were. The gentle watercolors give it that old fasion look. Fav.
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Your skill with waters and the pen make me ill...and homicidal.
Just amazing. You have a er, thing for Einstein don't you? Don't be ashamed..i understand. Old men with bushy hair and thick mustaches are fuggin-in-peanutbutter-and-rice hot.
Nm that last bit.
i seriously do love your waters dude....very, very nice again!
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Gawd I wish i could paint/draw.... I soo dig the watercolor-splattered paper look... totally completes the piece, staying true to the concept. Great Job.
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Gorgeous darling, gorgeous! mm.. your watercolor is always so amazing! And ever since I attempted to expand a little into watercolor makes me appreciate you all the more! Incredible! Beautiful :3
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Well, i think normally i would go into a whole rant about Einstein's intentions and all that stuff, but the message is strong and you obviousely expressed your opinion brilliantly in this piece. Your skill is outstanding as I have said before (Crow pieces)
I love taking the time to bask in your watercolour pieces. You amaze me every single time
Marius
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Great work! Perfect! I like the concept and the water colouring is perfect. Very very well executed.
Technology has two sides, as someone said before. I wonder if the good side will be strong enough to save us when the bad side starts showing his power to destroy our planet. I think we had created a monster and we are unable to control it anymore...
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I agree with showna, but overall the point is very well illustrated.
Nicely done
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it reminds me of the classic sci-fi .. the way there was always a cost for any advancement.. I think this is beautiful.. and the quality of sadness on their faces.. (just what I am getting) is so appropriate.. eloquent.. (sp?) ah.. well.. anyway.. this is very touching.. thank you for making/sharing this ..
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Yeah, I'm still just a dumb, innocent little child.
And I still like this artwork.
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Yeah, technology is a difficult issue. It's supposed to make our lives better and easier but I really doubt we're that much happier with all these inventions.. on the other hand I guess it's the large population that makes it essential. Still, I often think a tropical island with no electricity and such would be a perfect place to live ^^
In any case this is really an amazing piece - it looks dirty but yet seamlessly accurate. I really love that style
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technology just as any other subject, has at least two sides - one good, one bad - one with adavantages, one with disadvantages -
however, you canΒ΄t escape progress, and therefore have to live with such a dualsim
...just think of ying and yang, 
good work, brother.
btw: I love it, when you call me a titan, (for no reason)
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You're TOO good at watercolors !
I'm jealous ... excellent
it is
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Damn- what a great thought provoking creation hon! I love the colors and the NEO group really put out some fabulous work
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So nice to see you submitting hun, love your watercolors. I love the torn border and the layout of this peace, and of course your wonderful artwork. Nice presentation of your talents hun!! e=mc2...hehe
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whew...that really hits ya... amazing, simply amazing.
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oooOOOOooooh wow! Not only do I think the portraits are extremely realistic and well done, but I get the statement you're making here, and I agree... it's well known that the inventors of certain advancements never had evil in mind with them but other less enlightened persons took their inventions or ideas and turned them into evil. And some technology is invented just to be evil, but later turns out to be mostly beneficial. Most of our current technology was invented for the military first, for example. A really great peice of art gets people thinking and communicating as well as putting them in awe of the talent behind it; I think you certainally accomplished all that with this piece! Well done
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Truly an eye opener. I doubt that Edison envisioned the atomic bomb when he invented the light bulb. Most of us don't think of technology leading to such devastation. This is a very interesting 'take' on the subject. And as always, you did an outstanding job presenting it! Your talent never ceases to amaze!
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My only complaint,
the words at the bottom,
I would have made them un-even,
as with the rest of the piece,
the fire looks awesome.. thanks for actually explaining the whole thing, I did think that about your einstien piece
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Man, your watercolors. *sighs* I so missed them.
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nice presentation i like it answer my note this year
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Such a wonderful concept and idea combined with a breathetaking skill. This definitely turned out very well.
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