The Mark of Cain by Rykk
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Ultrafractal 4.03 - Apophysis 2 betas17 and 21 - Photoshop 7
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"...and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him..." Genesis 4:8
"...the Mark of Cain is on our faces, war and suffering..." Kansas (from "The Pinnacle")
"Thou shalt not kill." God
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Early man eyes a sharpened stone and imagines his first weapon - a cudgel....The "mark" began to slowly appear on man's forehead eons ago...
Another one using the skull-like Talis and Friends/Sine-mod shape from my "Darfur" image. One of those things you work on and off on until the "message" becomes clear.
Thanks for stopping by and for all your warm encouragement!
Rick :-)
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Comments (33)
EventMobil
Fantastic idea, and perfectly performed! I love it! Congratulations :)
swinck
superb composition Rick! Congratulations!
Pannyhb
The depth of the skull is fabulous - and the bloody rock surrounded by the foliage is amazing. You Da Man, Rick. You make UF get up and shout.
Dinhi
Wow Rick, excellent post work [=
Burpee
A fantastic message too. The grass fractal works beautifully here. Your work makes me want to try my hand at it again....so inspiring!
CorneliaYoder
Kind of a dark subject, but certainly shows your fabulous skills :))
kansas
A shocking realization. Marvelous artwork, Rick. My compliments.
kuzy62
Amazing work as always!
gateman45
dude
MountainEd
Amen brother Rick, great image and message.
clifftoppler
It is a fine composition, one I find entirely satisfying. Critical is the way the "grass" enfolds the skull which is itself given commanding status by not being obscured in any way. Everything leads there. Strange that, for such a visual reading actually ignores the evident depth. The skull is bereft of flesh so implies a death substantially in the past, whilst the dried? blood suggests a recent brutality. You must have had trouble finding a suitable title. There are times when a title justifies the picture (my preferred approach) and times when it obscures. "Thou shalt not kill," goes somewhat against the reality of life if you widen the stricture to mean keeping harm from all living things. Is existence possible without destruction?
bpclarke
Excellent composition! Very powerful and emotive. Superbly done. Bunny
philsh
heavy! :) ph
Xantipa
Incredible presentation, unusual and impressive.
RodolfoCiminelli
Absolutely impressive and fantastic job my friend.....!!!
CarolSassy
Excellent work! (:
Dindin
A very evocative image and introduction . The title suits the image so well .
mountmous
Very impressive and evocative, Rick.
Morgana61
Splendida creazione e composizione...wonderful!!
MakinMagic
Super.
tresamie
A powerful image! You always manage to find great shapes...the skull of course, but the rock is cool also...and the bloodstains are remarkable! Fabulous textures! :)
then
Impressive and gorgeous creation Rick! 5+
algra
Gorgeous masterpiece!
da_mar
Very strong concept, perfect artwork!
tyllo Online Now!
Superb work,Rick!Bravo!!!
grind
Amazing! A fractal masterpiece. Love the blood on the stone.
DreamersWish
Oh my goodness Rick! That is definately to the point! You are so incredibly talented! Well done!
DennisReed
Awesome Fractal Art Rick! A very powerful piece! Bravo!
taurus66
masterful desaster, rough and violent. excellent!
melevos
excellent work!!!!!!