Olympics 1968
Olympics46 total reviews
Comment from tinlight
I'm so glad you chose to depict this seminal moment in the ongoing fight for universal civil rights.
Our far-flung family was recently discussing this on Facebook, our virtual family forum. One of my nieces, a newly qualified teacher, mentioned she had just been teaching her class about the 1968 Smith and Carlos protest. My niece is blonde, fair-skinned and lives in London, England; so, although it took a while, you can take heart that the word is still spreading.
In artistic terms, this is a powerful work that forcefully captures Smith's defiant message to the world, even as he realized it would cost him his athletic career.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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I'm so glad you chose to depict this seminal moment in the ongoing fight for universal civil rights.
Our far-flung family was recently discussing this on Facebook, our virtual family forum. One of my nieces, a newly qualified teacher, mentioned she had just been teaching her class about the 1968 Smith and Carlos protest. My niece is blonde, fair-skinned and lives in London, England; so, although it took a while, you can take heart that the word is still spreading.
In artistic terms, this is a powerful work that forcefully captures Smith's defiant message to the world, even as he realized it would cost him his athletic career.
Comment Written 12-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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show this to the teacher..makes another tool in the classroom..wink. thanks for the great review.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Ummm! You have gone topical this time. Yes, I agree that there is a dark and grim side to all the glitz and glamour of the Oly! In so far your art is concerned, it is beyond any reproach! The illustration, idea and the skill is outstanding. Well done!
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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Ummm! You have gone topical this time. Yes, I agree that there is a dark and grim side to all the glitz and glamour of the Oly! In so far your art is concerned, it is beyond any reproach! The illustration, idea and the skill is outstanding. Well done!
Comment Written 12-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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thanks bro for the great review.
Comment from MICHELLEH
I would not have had any idea what this was about had I not seen the TV Clip which was run about this 2 nights ago(I apologise) But this shows how current you are and how much your art and its messages mean to you - only a true artist achieves this!
Then I love how you have mastered the marker, the patterns in covering the wide spaces, the neatness and fine craftsmanship that ensure that no colours run into each other.
I love the glove, and I love hoe the determined expression is clearly showing on his face.
There is absolutely nothing that can be changed - INCREDIBLE!!!
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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I would not have had any idea what this was about had I not seen the TV Clip which was run about this 2 nights ago(I apologise) But this shows how current you are and how much your art and its messages mean to you - only a true artist achieves this!
Then I love how you have mastered the marker, the patterns in covering the wide spaces, the neatness and fine craftsmanship that ensure that no colours run into each other.
I love the glove, and I love hoe the determined expression is clearly showing on his face.
There is absolutely nothing that can be changed - INCREDIBLE!!!
Comment Written 11-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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omg you mean they had this on tv 2 nights ago..was it on the olympics or just a documentary?..sorry i didnt know anyone would remember..i have carrie trhis bad taste in mouth over the committees decision for some years now..now i feel like i have egg on my face for not cacthing it..i havent watch the olympics at all this year..as far as the markers go I am and always have been a sharpie artist for about 40 years now. i used to hear from people make comments like hey good work so ah when are you gonna do some real artwork? im like what is this? and they would go oh you know paint, charcol etc..yes it would chap my behind but i just keep on plgging. now that the markers are finallky becoming a accepted medium..now people are starting to notice..better late than never..thaks so much for the great review.
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It was covered on BBC, they have shown quite a bit on bad decisions and politics which have mared many great athletes careers. And I would not say its egg on your face at all as it is possibly still rather quite on these topics in other countries.
Your marker talent is a skill and a gift - you should dare the critics/challengers to a contest?
Comment from Sam S
This is a great drawing depicting the Olympic Games. Your informative notes help bring back the prejudice suffered by your athletes. I like watching the elite athletes competing. I have a hard time with the Olympic Business. Too many people taking unfair advantage of their positions. Sam
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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This is a great drawing depicting the Olympic Games. Your informative notes help bring back the prejudice suffered by your athletes. I like watching the elite athletes competing. I have a hard time with the Olympic Business. Too many people taking unfair advantage of their positions. Sam
Comment Written 11-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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i agree..thanks for trhe great review.
Comment from Kenneth Dinkel
I remember the political upheaval this statement stirred up. They gave up a lot to draw attention to the racial situation at home. In a similar but different tact,
brings to mind the Jesse Owens story in 1938 as well.
Great impact with use of black and gold. Like the torch for excellent symbolism.
Well done
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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I remember the political upheaval this statement stirred up. They gave up a lot to draw attention to the racial situation at home. In a similar but different tact,
brings to mind the Jesse Owens story in 1938 as well.
Great impact with use of black and gold. Like the torch for excellent symbolism.
Well done
Comment Written 11-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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1933 and the nazi who took the bronze was standing beside hime doing the nazi salute..l;ol..thanks for the great review.
Comment from amfunny
Now that's what I call keeping up with current events. You did a great job on this. The details are very well done. Great storytelling in this as well.
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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Now that's what I call keeping up with current events. You did a great job on this. The details are very well done. Great storytelling in this as well.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 13-Aug-2012
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thanks dear for the great review.
Comment from corrinas creations
I have been waiting for you to do a piece with the olympics theme and here we have it. Nicely done, its a bold piece, the gold rings really stand out well against the dark background. Great artists notes as well
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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I have been waiting for you to do a piece with the olympics theme and here we have it. Nicely done, its a bold piece, the gold rings really stand out well against the dark background. Great artists notes as well
Comment Written 11-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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well i have so much to choose form when comes to the olympics and ill still do some more before the year is over..this subject seem perfect for the contest..heck all mediums are in this one so i had to figure what is the best to catch attention to the voters..glad that you like and thanks for the great review.
Comment from phil1950
Another fantastic poster I like the theme it is very well composed and portrays a potent message I remember this technical aspects are bang on the money well done
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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Another fantastic poster I like the theme it is very well composed and portrays a potent message I remember this technical aspects are bang on the money well done
Comment Written 11-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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thanks phil for the great review.
Comment from Sights
Very nice work with sharpie markers! I love the bold color choices for such an event. Great shapes, lines, and composition.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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Very nice work with sharpie markers! I love the bold color choices for such an event. Great shapes, lines, and composition.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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im glasd you had your sights on my work..lol. sorry i couldnt resisit..thanks for the good review.
Comment from cleo85
I remember that! We were angry back than, where ever we was, on each side of the iron curtain. A excellent prediction of that time period and an as excellent statement in our time. That is how history and present time meat in art I think.
I don't need to talk of technical perfection. We know you have that always.
Best luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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I remember that! We were angry back than, where ever we was, on each side of the iron curtain. A excellent prediction of that time period and an as excellent statement in our time. That is how history and present time meat in art I think.
I don't need to talk of technical perfection. We know you have that always.
Best luck for the contest.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2012
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2012
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thanks cleo for the great review and fellow memory
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You're most welcome!