Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Thanks for use of this stunning piece-it makes a perfect companion to my story SPLIT/SPLIT SECOND about the minuscule differences that deem one a gold medalist and another last place. Cheers. LIZ

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2020

Thanks for selecting it..it is an honor and thanks for the great review

Comment from Geokat
Beautiful piece Mark with a wonderful design. Fantastic colors, with an extremely vivid display against the black background. Nice torch on the side also with a realistic flame. You da man.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2013

thanks for the great reveiw

Comment from Aylaca
Very nice, I like the rings of the Olympics in the back, the torch is a little distracting, but the athlete is great. Nice form, just love the colors.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2013

thanks for the great review

Comment from Aunty Jan
Excellent art work. I remember the 68 Olympics and had forgotten some of that. Your picture reminded me. It is a good representation of the event. And yes, you are right, in some ways we are better off now.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2013

thanks for the great review

Comment from horizontal1
A good tribute and very valid points made in your notes.
I don't think any further comment is necessary - the artwork speaks for itself.
Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2013

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2013

thanks for the great review

Comment from Aurorarose
Excellent. Well done and powerful. This has great detail and design and is a well done piece. I like the statements you provided as well. Way to say it.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2013

thanks for the great review!

Comment from Doris1022
I was just being an infant and don't really remeber much of this turmoil.
My sister had some trouble in school with racial issues but I can say I never really had a big issue with it. and I am glad. my brother was the first class when the schools were intergrated and he had some issues. too. but it all worked out. seems harsh on these althletes.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2013

yep....thanks for the great review!

Comment from GaliaG
excellent paint and excellent notes

good composition, presentaiotn and initial impact

well done, good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2013

thanks for the great review!

Comment from bandl
I do remember the scene veery well. These athletes had a great awarness of what was happening. It is a shame that their medals have not been reinstated. Great historical work.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2013

agreed! thanks for the great review!

Comment from susanlen
Well, I have to say you have done it again. This is a brilliant image. You are certainly not short on creativity! Colours are bright and vivid with the black background emphasizing all the elements. The flaming touch is a very good touch.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2012

yepp i have so much in my head i just dont ever bother to nod when people ask me questions. if i do nod either way yes or no you can still hear the pea rattle around in the old noggin..wink. just teasing and yes i have been accused before of having a imagination..yeah in artwork too..evil grin..lol. thanks for the great review.