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Published: 2008-11-20 12:18:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 1858; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 87
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Description "Old man and son searching for their lost forks in Isometropolis"

Zebra Ball-Point Pen on sketchbook paper.
7 1/2" x 5"



The Four Forks - By Phil Leach

Four forks decide that they shall not be tarnished.
They journey forth from the table. So shiny, so varnished.


At the subway they pay and proceed on their way.
To the Isometropolis that grows bigger every day.
It is here that the four forks shall find their fame.
It is here that the four forks will hide away.

But alas an old man has sit down to his breakfast.
He looks for his forks: "My god, they'll regret this!"

"I am sick and tired of these rebellious forks!
I'll track them down with my good son Mort!"

"And when I find those little varmints,
They'll feed me breakfast in my warm apartment!"


Three years pass and the old man is tired
His forks are long gone, rich and retired.
Mort has gone off to the city in a band.
Now the old man sits and eats with his hands.
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Comments: 24

LightChild [2011-12-23 02:45:58 +0000 UTC]

Veeery cool and interesting work man. You're art reminds me of a super enhanced style similar to that of a friend of mine. I'll send him a link cuz I know he'll dig it.

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Surrealism4humans In reply to LightChild [2011-12-27 04:41:53 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you for your kind words!

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borda [2011-11-01 13:02:37 +0000 UTC]

wooow, this is great!

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Surrealism4humans In reply to borda [2011-12-06 07:53:18 +0000 UTC]

thanks dude!

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PlaidZebra [2009-12-26 04:37:49 +0000 UTC]

i like this more then words can describe

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Surrealism4humans In reply to PlaidZebra [2009-12-26 22:03:45 +0000 UTC]

Ah thanks a lot dude. This is what I think to be my best work so far.

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Tlo-scope [2009-11-03 05:19:48 +0000 UTC]

Did you do all the iso-diamonds by hand or did you use a drafting desk type thing?

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Surrealism4humans In reply to Tlo-scope [2009-11-13 16:11:07 +0000 UTC]

Hey Terrance,
I did them by hand so that they wouldn't be Too perfect. I like to have the human touch.

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brontosaurus [2009-01-16 12:23:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow... great attention to detail on this one!

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Surrealism4humans In reply to brontosaurus [2009-01-21 17:08:17 +0000 UTC]

Hey thanks man. I spared no expense.

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Veganvictim [2009-01-12 21:28:02 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing, intricate, softly shaded, great surreal aspects..

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Surrealism4humans In reply to Veganvictim [2009-01-21 17:24:32 +0000 UTC]

I thank you for the fine comment. This is the only piece I've created that I can call surreal without hesitation.

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Veganvictim In reply to Surrealism4humans [2009-01-24 19:17:45 +0000 UTC]

It's really amazing!

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central-dogma [2008-11-25 15:23:59 +0000 UTC]

What can I say, It's just what I like mostly in art. Love the way you play with space. Great job.

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iamthejake2000 In reply to central-dogma [2008-11-30 05:12:46 +0000 UTC]

that's a beautiful molecule you've got there, central-dogma.

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Surrealism4humans In reply to central-dogma [2008-11-27 23:22:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot man. I am pleased that you enjoy the Isometropolis.
Stop by again anytime!

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PrinceFleaswallow [2008-11-22 04:52:29 +0000 UTC]

Shoot this looks like pretty interesting especially the isometrical appearence the grounds there is just a whole of to see Though I nevered thought I'd imagine 3 dimensional characters being part of it.
How does surrealism work?

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Surrealism4humans In reply to PrinceFleaswallow [2008-11-22 08:32:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it.

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Tineswari [2008-11-20 20:48:00 +0000 UTC]

This is just so cool. I love the story behind it. There's so much detail in this... it reminds me of Escher's work, but then again it's so different. Brilliant work Phil.

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Surrealism4humans In reply to Tineswari [2008-11-22 09:01:52 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate the kind comment. Its so nice to hear that; I am a big Escher fan like most.
Nice to have you stop by the Isometropolis Tines.

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purpleangelica [2008-11-20 14:45:57 +0000 UTC]

fucking amazing

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Surrealism4humans In reply to purpleangelica [2008-11-20 15:54:05 +0000 UTC]


Thanks for dropping by Isometropolis!

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SteBon24 [2008-11-20 12:51:56 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing. There is so much to explore in this image... i find something new every time i glance at it.

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Surrealism4humans In reply to SteBon24 [2008-11-20 13:02:43 +0000 UTC]

Hey,
I'm glad you enjoy this enough to second glance it. The idea was to make it a mini-game as well: "Find the four forks"
But I'm afraid its just too easy.

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