Collaboral Damage
Featured Work
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Collaborative work of kevinmawson & Sally Omar / / Please check out Kevin’s other awesome artwork on the RB / kevinmawson
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Back in 1992, I wrote this quote in my journal, “Forgiveness is a courageous attempt to add steps to the ladder of the future. To forgive oneself is the doorway to heaven and the challenge of lives to come.” I cannot remember who the author was, but this quote is a part of my daily routine - / I forgive myself for what I’ve done yesterday, today and tomorrow! / In my counseling efforts the issue of forgiveness is always misconstrued, that in order to forgive you must embrace the person forgiven – this is NOT to say you need live with them, tolerate future abuse, or forget the lessons learned from this relationship. I guess that this particular belief is what sparked the inspiration for this writing at 2am this morning. / I am hopeful that someone struggling with Self-Esteem earns their presence and ability to hold themself in enough regard and strength NOT to compromise themself for Survival, Affection or Success! / Peace~ Imagine my surprise today 5/6/09, when my sweet sister DevineDay Dreams created created this beautiful artwork to accompany this poem…
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Patiently Awaiting ........... by bamagirl38
So patiently I await this love that I have been destined for always…............. I look and I await….......... / ©2009 Gene Praag / BMoore Photography & Design / Bamagirl38 / Another Collaboration with my precious friend Geno ! Be sure and check out Geno’s awesome gallery by going here: Gene Praag / All Rights Reserved
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Conviction by bamagirl38
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO / Another collaboration with Mr. Steve Berlin ! Thanks so much for viewing our work ! / Bonita Check Steve out here : Steve Berlin ©2008 Steve Berlin & BMoore Photography & Design….......... / All Rights Reserved
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Tis Where Fairies Are Kept.... by Amber Elizabeth Fromm Donais
Tis Where Fairies Are Kept…. A fairy story / Author: Amber Elizabeth Fromm / Artist Shanina Conway / HERE Tis Where Fairies Are Kept / Dedicated to Shanina Conway Jack quickened the deep green moss grown meadow… / He crawled and he crept … / For he had heard rumor, tis where fairies are kept…. / Underneath the brush underneath the hedge…. / Tis where fairies are kept that what they said / Looking beneath under the darkened hedge , / There lie a fairy cottage so magically blessed… / Looking out their fairy window …. / They quickened his gaze… / Holding Stardust and tulips / He was amazed…. / The Joy the laughter Magical content…. / Smiling and Nodding, touched his heart / It did mend… / Guided so gently so gently / They went to the Wormwood well… / Mixing and brewing a magical spell… / In the small silver cup they did… give him the drink… / Suddenly, he was lifted… fog cleared he could think… / Creating, Creating He made music could dance… / Rose ever higher, at meeting their glance…. / Amongst them the Green Fairy without any care … / Waving her pixie dust , She stopped in mid air… / Yet feeling bestowed and feeling embraced… / He gathered his thoughts leaving magical fairy place… / He smiled, with tears as they waved him goodbye / The rumor was truth… Jack let out a sigh…. / As he crawled, from underneath the hedge… / He crawled and he crept… / Rumors were true tis where fairies were kept…
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And They Danced by Robin Monroe
The Sunset was all around them. / Till the sun rose again on their new found hearts / Look at us! / Love radiation / Love abounds / Here as we dance the sounds / The sights / The beginnings / And the endings / All / Us / Together, / Inside the hues that fire our bright lives. / And they danced the dance of each other / They danced the dance of their Understanding / The Allowing / The Forgiving / Un-Demanding / The hearts as One but Two / A chamber for letting in / A chamber for letting go / Beating all the while / Their style, / Tango / One-Step / Rumba / Then a Samba / A shimmy / And a Can Can / Will do / Now the ending / Begins sending / The moment to part / The dance lingers in their fingers / As they dream of new styles to start This dance over, / Four leaf clover / The luck of their hearts! Linaji 2009 Thank you so much Linaji for these beautiful words which sings the music of love for my painting.. Collab / Acrylic on 24×30 inch Canvas
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Outback! by Linda Ridpath
Inspired by a photograph by Tainia Finlay ‘The Road to Broken Hill’. Find it here ALL MONIES MADE ON SALES OF THIS PAINTING WILL BE DONATED TO AID THOSE AFFECTED BY THE BUSHFIRES Original SOLD for £100 24th Feb 2009 Acrylics on Canvas best viewed large
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Heart o' the forest.. by valzart
..enter the heart of the woodland ..where all sorts of real and imaginary creatures live.. come with me on a voyage of discovery….with this enchanting poem sweet Saly Omar .. wrote for this painting…................................................. / “In the heart of the forest / much to my delight / when i tiptoed there / late one night / i saw them dancing / the faeries one by one / laughing and hugging / having so much fun / a yellow unicorn / came by my side / and a beautiful faerie / told me to go for a ride / we rode through the forest / and a leprechaun was there / all dressed in green / with locks of red hair / the trees were swaying / as everyone gathered / love to this community / was all that mattered / it was magic to see / the forest this way / lit up with magic / and faeries’ play / in the heart of the forest / ...by Sally Omar…..................I used a sponge for the undercoat then touched up the trees with a brush then added pastels…my first watercolour/pastel painting experiment on Ingres paper was inspired by the book “The heart of the forest” by Dave Smeds a fantasy ….....”’Thinking of you’... Woodstock have a passion for all things ‘Tree’ featured in ‘Creative poetry challenges’ ..’.
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Mists of time... by valzart
.... This wondrous poem written by sweet Sally Omar .. for the painting …’The mists of time”....The tree stands strong / against the wind and the rain / watching life’s harmony / and watching life’s pain / its branches sway in the wind / leaves fall to the ground / wind howls through them / a lonesome sound / bark withered and worn / its destiny / strength in its limbs / a wise old tree / the sun shines through / its golden leaves / in the beauty of life / a soft sweet breeze / memories held / in mists of time / holding close / dreams sublime / by Sally Omar / ....by Sally Omar…....my first oil painting …. OIL painting on large canvas 6×4’ experimenting trying to capture the elusive light… in Bonnie Scotland ‘Rouken glen’ Park.. love the Autumn mists.. Autumn .. I have a passion for Trees Save the Trees .. inspired by Henry James ‘The Tree of knowledge’.....featured in c.o.r.e...
Recent Work
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Father & Sons by kjgordon
because my brah’...NORML mate said to…...... / but I kicked it up for this tee…....
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Father & Sons by kjgordon
because my brah’...NORML mate said to…...... / but I kicked it up for this tee…....
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Collaborative work of Kevin Mawson & Sally Omar / kevinmawson
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wild hair by shawhouse
from a collaboration with cammiecakes. photographer/model – cammiecakes / post – shawhouse
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Collaborative work of Kevin Mawson & Sally Omar / / kevinmawson I AM AN ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST & PROTECTOR AND / A VEGETARIAN…THIS IS A POET’S VIEW OF THE ATROCITIES / THAT ANIMALS SUFFER.
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A quick look through the portfolio of Missy Miss and you’re instantly confronted with classy, high impact and professional photography. / I love her work and I still drool in awe every time I view her black and white studio images. / Each image looks like it’s been soaked in adhesive gun metal grey liquid that gives a slight hint of polished sheen on the finished product. / For instance… / / / / Anyways… enough with the chitchat and on with the show… :) / 1) How did you find Red Bubble and are you enjoying this online artistic community? / / I was randomly contacting a few photographers to pick up some studio assisting work when one of the guys took a peak at my website (www.missymiss.com.au) and suggested I take a look at Red Bubble as I would find many other kindred spirits there… can’t thank him enough for the tip! I’ve found it a great source of inspiration and a very helpful and kind community to belong to. Great for someone like me just starting out and eager to show anyone and everyone what I’ve been getting up to. I love getting feedback and hearing how others read or view my work! / / 2) Describe yourself and your art… do you “live” your art or is art a separate thing in your life? / / I think my art is a life through the lens and I’ll often do a double take on a place or a face that I think would be great for a shoot and make a note or approach the person in the street/bar/café to ask if they’d like to get involved. / My art is influenced mostly by the movies in my head and a cool soundtrack. Often I will research some conceptual photographers to start with but not always. An idea can come from anywhere! I like to work within a series rather than a single image. I love the challenge they present and the way it makes me think much deeper about what I’m trying to achieve. As a result though… it’s a long time between pics… / / 3) So far, what has been your greatest artistic achievement and where are you headed, what your dreams both personally and artistically? / / Until recently I think my Poker Night series was my biggest achievement. Mainly because I survived it! It was absolute madness and I’d taken on much more than my skill set was ready for… directing eight friends over two shoots plus coordinating everything else that was involved such as props, lighting, make-up, script and roles. At the end of the night on the first shoot, the couple whose house we were using pretty much split up! They got back together by the end of the week and promised to behave for the final shoot. They did but then split up again a week or so later… for good! / I’ve really enjoyed working on the B&W series this year. I’ve decided to fix quite a few more images from these shoots to put together my first photo book through Blurb.com and hope to release this later on in the year. And a 2010 calendar through Red Bubble of course! / / 4) Who has or have been the biggest influence on you as an artist? / / The biggest influence on my photography has been James Penlidis www.jamespenlidis.com who has been my mentor and friend over the last year or so. James is well known amongst Melbourne’s comedy scene and tv/radio celebrities for his outstanding studio and location portraiture. He always gets the shot! / / 5) Name 5 people you would have over for dinner and what you would cook for them? / / David Bailey / David Lachapelle / Duane Michaels / Steven Klein / Steven Meisel / As much as I do like to cook, I think I’d get catering arranged! Who needs the distraction when these great photographic legends are in the room! / / Ok, here are some quick ones… / / What are you? / / Realist or Dreamer = Both – it’s a constant battle! / Dancer or Voyeur = Dancer / Harmonica or Sitar = Sitar / Chatterer or Listener = Listener / Color or B&W = B&W for now… / Books or Mags = Books / / What are your… / / Favorite TV show? Xena Warrior Princess – especially the musical episode! / Favorite Movie? Run Lola Run (love the music, photography and multiple outcomes!) / Favorite Band(s)? Massive Attack, The Kills, Muse / Favorite Song? Butterflies & Hurricanes – Muse / Favorite Place in The World? Melbourne & Parisian cafes / Favorite Saying / Quote? More champagne!
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My special thanks to my sister pepper08 for her inspirational / work Wash Away My Sins. She continues to inspire me with her / artistry.
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Algiz by tkrosevear
The Book of Runes ~ An ancient oracle of the old Norse Vikings’ Rune Masters. This symbol represents the traditional meaning of protection, defense, the Elk, Sedge or Eelgrass. A collaborative effort with JRGarland who writes: / The Origin of The Peace Sign / Inside the circle of the Peace sign is a Rune called an algiz. The Rune, or Runes, when encircled was called a Runebind. This empowered the magical meaning of the Rune, or Runes especially when drawn in a red dye or ink – the empowering color. The algiz symbolises birth or new beginnings (upright position) and death or end of a cycle (downward position). In the Scandinavian countries, you can go to the old grave sites and find the algiz inscribed on the tombstone to identify the date of birth (upright position) and date of death (downward position). / Centuries ago the people were guided by Runemasters. These Runemasters presided over ceremonies and rituals and performed ritualistic magic for the people as needed. If the Runemaster was good, the people prospered. If he was weak the people suffered. / Occationally there arose a person who so terrorize the territory that the people would fear him even in death. When that person died the people would call upon the Runemaster to perform a ritual to ensure the the person would never rise again to harm them. / First the Runemaster would find a place surrounded by sharp rocks and remove the corps’ footgear to keep him from walking around. Then the Runemaster would cut off the legs and hands and bind them tightly around the body to make sure the corpse couldn’t open the coffin. Then the coffin was sealed with pitch and nails so the lid couldn’t be opened. Then the Runemaster would carve the algiz upside down and placed a circle around it, painted it with a red dye, so the soul would be bound in gravedom. Then the corpse was buried deep into the earth so he could in no way get free. Thus bringing peace to the land. / In the early 60s, a revival of the old religions took a sharp upswing. A group of followers, led by a Runemaster, went out to perform that ritual, using the symbolic figure of the government, especially the military, as the object of fear to bind. Then the group went out everywhere and painted the Runebind wherever they could and taught that peace would come throughout the land through this symbol. The idea spread everywhere. When Vietnam became the order of the day the people became desperate to end the conflict. The best symbol for peace that they had for the generation was the Runebind. Thus became the Peace sign as we now know it. From the “Book of Runes” by Robert Blum, more about Algiz ~ / Control of the emotions is at issue here. In transit and transition, shifts in life course and accelerated self-change, it is important not to collapse yourself into your emotions – the highs as well as the lows. This time offers ample mental exercise and stimulation. New opportunities and challenges are typical of this Rune. And with them will come trespasses and unwanted influences. / Algiz serves as a mirror for the Spiritual Warrior, the one whose battle is always with the self. The protection of the Warrior is like the curved horns of the Elk, or like the sedge grass, for both to serve to keep open space around you. Remain mindful that timely action and correct conduct are the only true protection. If you find yourself feeling pain, observe the pain, stay with it. Don’t try to protect yourself from life or pull the veil down and escape by denying what is happening. You will progress; knowing that is your protection. / Reversed (same as peace sign): Look carefully at all associations you form at this time. Be thoughtful about your health and alert not to add weight to the burdens others are carrying. If you see fit to become involved with people who are “using” you, stay conscious of the fact and take responsibility for your own position; then you can only benefit. And yet regardless of whether your enterprise prospers or suffers, do not be concerned: you may not win, but you will never lose, for you will always learn from what takes place. Temperance and courtesy are the sinews of this Rune’s protective powers. Rune Calling Started on balck background in photoshop7, layered photo of elk edited in Redfield plug-in fractilius, then painted rune with stamp/stone filter and finally lettered with wacom pen.
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And so Appropriate to be featured in Put Out! or Get Out!!! / / Mahalo nui loa …......We are honored….........
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The Secret tree in Lyalls Cottage Garden by Kasia B. Turajczyk
A few months ago I moved to Dunchideock, Exeter, UK. / It is a small and beautiful old village and I am living in a very, very old cottage with incredibly amazing garden. / That garden is the inspiration for my new paintings. I have called the series “The Secret Garden of Lyalls Cottage” acrylics on canvas’s board + some nature
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