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John the Baptist by =JimmyMcCullough:iconJimmyMcCullough:

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Submitted: January 23, 2008
File Size: 1.7 MB
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Resolution: 900×1197
Comments: 45
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Make: SONY
Model: DSC-W80
Shutter Speed: 10/500 second
F Number: F/3.2
Focal Length: 7 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: Jan 22, 2008, 12:04:53 AM

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acrylic on canvas 36"x48"
2008

This is inspired by a dream I had when I was little. It was a standard John the Baptist theme except that my mom wanted to feed me his head! Now, before anyone tries to psychoanalyze that dream I need to tell you that I was never forced into religion, or even coerced for that matter. My family, old timers included, believed that religion was a private affair that shouldn't be forced. I still believe that to this day.
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=Arum1966:iconArum1966: Jan 23, 2008, 2:05:45 PM
I really like the colors you used especially on the stain glass. Even though there is a severed head in the picture I find it quite peaceful. Very well done. :+fav:

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*faeriecrone:iconfaeriecrone: Jan 23, 2008, 2:18:23 PM
but ... he sleeps in a cowboy hat ... now that is a waking dream if ever I saw one.

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~Enigma-thats-me:iconEnigma-thats-me: Jan 23, 2008, 3:00:36 PM
lovely colors..........the background.......neat lines........smooth effect overall!
~4u4ia:icon4u4ia: Jan 23, 2008, 3:16:38 PM
Very nice. Looks like there's another abstract face in the right stainglass window too.
~Dr-Twistid:iconDr-Twistid: Jan 23, 2008, 3:45:19 PM
great design and atmosphere in this.
bizarre dream but makes for a great painting

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Dr. Twistids Realm of Madness
Poke it with a stick and watch it twitch
~terrafirmanada:iconterrafirmanada: Jan 23, 2008, 4:40:33 PM
Very three dimensional feel to this piece. Similar to some of your others. I think the greys that you use really help that effect.

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trust your government
=just-joking:iconjust-joking: Jan 23, 2008, 6:14:58 PM
What an interesting interpretation... and i do believe about religion is someones choice to do, well done :hug:

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~im-walkingaway:iconim-walkingaway: Jan 24, 2008, 12:05:22 AM
Picaso-esque?

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humans. we are but mere vessels of disease.
~mathismondhut:iconmathismondhut: Jan 24, 2008, 12:17:23 AM
I would have eat it anyway....

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Mood: Joy =selfregion:iconselfregion: Jan 24, 2008, 6:14:01 AM
:clap: :dance: :clap:

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