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BitterGrapes — The War Machine

Published: 2006-10-09 16:47:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 979; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 2
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Description ©2003 Andrew Bryan Carson

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Tools: Photoshop 7
Resources: Stock photos from sxc.hu...text brushes from ? (If you see your brushes in this, feel free to let me know and I'll be glad to credit you.)
Comments: This is an old manip I did 3 years ago. A couple of my latter manips used this one as an influence.
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Comments: 47

dofaust [2009-02-28 03:58:32 +0000 UTC]

wonderful collage. I get a strong sense of sharply-defined and well-designed pieces and vignettes very nicely collected.

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Mystik-Rider [2008-02-09 00:33:19 +0000 UTC]

wow! Great composition! I love the map and all the elements that you add in this piece. Well done!

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janypoopawnstar [2007-10-10 02:33:29 +0000 UTC]

nice work

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laurengary [2007-03-30 05:32:21 +0000 UTC]

Very poetic... the eye, the mouth, the money powering the machine.

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BitterGrapes In reply to laurengary [2007-04-07 08:01:40 +0000 UTC]

You understood it.
Thank you for the favorite and even more for your words.

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laurengary In reply to BitterGrapes [2007-04-10 14:49:12 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome !

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savere [2007-01-11 04:14:48 +0000 UTC]

This piece really packs a punch my brotha

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savere In reply to savere [2007-01-11 16:16:29 +0000 UTC]

Come now my good man I'm one of your biggest fans. I still have the sig version, future shock I think you called it and you gave it to slo wun....lol

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BitterGrapes In reply to savere [2007-01-11 16:02:25 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like that. It's old as hell (early 2003 maybe?). But thanks!

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Myrcury-Art [2006-10-24 04:31:09 +0000 UTC]

I love it!! Especially the black scratchy/curly lines around the eye and mouth. And the rust on those gears... Great!!

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BitterGrapes In reply to Myrcury-Art [2006-10-25 15:33:43 +0000 UTC]

For some reason I like the hairy eyes and mouths (only in my art- not on people!). I'm glad you like this. Thank you!

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FlamesYall [2006-10-15 20:21:50 +0000 UTC]

Thats some strong representation. I think it could be interpreted a number of ways. I think it says you should look, learn and work for your success. Get in on the grind and be assertive.

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BitterGrapes In reply to FlamesYall [2006-10-15 22:48:10 +0000 UTC]

I like that interpretation, fam. I could see how the elements could be construed that way.

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FlamesYall In reply to BitterGrapes [2006-10-16 21:12:15 +0000 UTC]

No probs.

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Pervertius [2006-10-12 18:56:42 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I remember this one also. I liked this one

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BitterGrapes In reply to Pervertius [2006-10-12 20:42:33 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you did. Thanks Sean.

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MrsStrange [2006-10-12 14:47:07 +0000 UTC]

i really do like this

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BitterGrapes In reply to MrsStrange [2006-10-12 20:43:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm pleased that you like it.

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jahskillz [2006-10-12 03:58:25 +0000 UTC]

I remember this from the old S.I.G. days, loved it then and now

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BitterGrapes In reply to jahskillz [2006-10-12 21:26:46 +0000 UTC]

Wow. That was in the 'classic' days. That was a fun time. Thanks, brother.

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auspex-signal [2006-10-10 17:25:44 +0000 UTC]

I remember this one here, still nice to the eyes. Timeless creativity.

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BitterGrapes In reply to auspex-signal [2006-10-12 22:04:56 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks to you, brother.

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fbarok [2006-10-10 15:54:06 +0000 UTC]

Your tecnique is impressive...

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BitterGrapes In reply to fbarok [2006-10-12 22:03:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, my friend.

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vw1956 [2006-10-10 08:08:35 +0000 UTC]

Great work! I like the detail, color and use of textures

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BitterGrapes In reply to vw1956 [2006-10-10 13:13:41 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like this one. Thank you, my friend!

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vw1956 In reply to BitterGrapes [2006-10-11 06:08:52 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, Andrew

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saiaii [2006-10-10 04:19:10 +0000 UTC]

my favorite sig

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BitterGrapes In reply to saiaii [2006-10-10 13:13:00 +0000 UTC]

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SeductiveByatch [2006-10-10 02:57:01 +0000 UTC]

"Talking Heads" will get us all in trouble some day.

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BitterGrapes In reply to SeductiveByatch [2006-10-10 13:10:15 +0000 UTC]

We're closer than most think...

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SeductiveByatch In reply to BitterGrapes [2006-10-10 20:49:40 +0000 UTC]

And no one really wants to know.

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BitterGrapes In reply to SeductiveByatch [2006-10-12 21:01:52 +0000 UTC]

It IS disconcerting. Perhaps people feel powerless.

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SeductiveByatch In reply to BitterGrapes [2006-10-12 23:38:24 +0000 UTC]

I know many times I do.

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BitterGrapes In reply to SeductiveByatch [2006-10-18 02:57:47 +0000 UTC]

Me too.

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hexlord [2006-10-10 02:02:12 +0000 UTC]

Very interesting concept!

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BitterGrapes In reply to hexlord [2006-10-10 13:09:24 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you think so. Thank you, Usagi!

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ReggWatson [2006-10-10 00:53:31 +0000 UTC]

I can't stop staring at that Eye

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BitterGrapes In reply to ReggWatson [2006-10-10 13:07:43 +0000 UTC]

Keep staring. It will prolong your life 10 more years.

(Thanks for dropping in on this, brother)

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poeticjustice49 [2006-10-09 23:57:01 +0000 UTC]

woah. <3
i love around the mouth and eye

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BitterGrapes In reply to poeticjustice49 [2006-10-10 13:06:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and thanks for the fave!

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LaPurr [2006-10-09 18:23:42 +0000 UTC]

Now there's a statement for sure: money, rhetoric, hiding behind layers...and the wheels keep turning. Strong image!

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BitterGrapes In reply to LaPurr [2006-10-10 12:53:29 +0000 UTC]

You are right in your assessment. Those rusted wheels grind on. Thank you for looking in on this.

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LaPurr In reply to BitterGrapes [2006-10-10 18:14:08 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome

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Yamenja [2006-10-09 17:40:54 +0000 UTC]

Great manip - powerful, controlled, deep.

I really like the way it combines traditional imagery with a very modern treatment.....like an acknowledgment and repsonse to the past as well as the present.

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BitterGrapes In reply to Yamenja [2006-10-10 15:45:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for YOUR EYES.


they are much appreciated, Robbie.

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Yamenja In reply to BitterGrapes [2006-10-10 17:42:48 +0000 UTC]

You are SO welcome!

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