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MJWilliam — Who We Are - Inspirations
Published: 2004-11-12 19:55:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 8708; Favourites: 73; Downloads: 487
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Oil on illustration board, 15x20". It's a tribute to pretty much everything that has ever inspired me. The genre of fantasy on the left, and the genre of sci-fi on the right, both of which I love equally and dearly. It's not a self-portrait in the direct sense of the word, but it is in a spiritual sense. It's also a dedication to all dreamers and creative types out there. Maybe that's why it seems to resonate with a lot of people.Detail: [link]
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I'm sure I've seen this picture somewhere (maybe offline), and loved it. And now it turns out you painted it. And I've found my way to your gallery because of your recent comment, so... it's a small world, ain't it?
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Yes, indeed. Thanks for the kind words!
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I have to say I instantly liked this one from the moment I saw it... we're here and now, but we still dream of past and future. And because we can dream of them, they become a part of us as well.
I love the color choices, the details are perfect for the message, but most of all I like the fusion of both in the trinkets. I'll be thinking of this one for a looong time
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I remember seeing this on Elfwood back in the day.. loved it then.. and love it now too 
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Very beautiful! Nice colours and shading... I like the fantasy side the best. Very soothing, kinda.
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"we are the am gods of war, ruling with power
in the rain of mirrors, dethroned be god
there in the silence of the dark
watches a laser eye, the nightsquad.......
...............the decaying paradise"
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Cool quote... Thanks for sharing!
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Congratulations! A placing in the competition is firmly firmly deserved with this!!
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Thank you! I'm a bit stunned right now, I didn't even know I won...
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This is really cool, how the pic spans time and cultures... very awesome idea
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This is a beautiful piece - I love the way the two influences, fantasy and sci-fi, come together in the middle - they don't blend, but abruptly stop - however, they still look as if the middle could be part of either one... hard for me to put into words, but you did a wonderful job of creating it.
This is going both in my favs, and my wishlist.
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Beautifully done, I love the detail. It makes me wish I had such control over my meager talent. You deserve to win.
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this is just amazing. the colors and the details strike me the most.
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Such great use of color!
Makes me want to break out the oils, I haven't done an oil-painting in years!
Excellent work
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This is such a lovely concept.
Best of luck to you
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And the same to you. Thanks!
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This is beautiful work ! It needs to be viewed "full-view" or you miss
all the great details. I love the work you did to create all the highlites
on many of the small items. Great colors, alot of skill, wonderful comp.
Good luck in the contest. It's always great to see someone else's in-
spirations ! 
Laurie
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