Clash of Ideologies by Rykk

Fractal • Surrealism • posted on May 05, 2005

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Ultrafractal 3.02 Here's the image I entered in the last fractal themed challenge and it actually won - woohoo! Thanks, everyone! First time one of mine won, let alone even placed - some amazingly talented artists in those contests! I was lucky to be working on this when the theme was announced. I'd been working toward an impression/vibe like opposing chess pieces. I might tweak this one later and maybe add a dim, planed "chess board" in the light, swirly area at the right. If I can make myself go back to it. I get a bad case of "been there, done that" and have to force myself to redo an image - always too jazzed about whatever new one I'm making - lol. Thanks for stopping by - "rook to king's pawn 2 - checkmate"! :-)

Comments (93)

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jocko500

7:27PM | Sun, 08 May 2005

top of the line work

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joefraq

10:53PM | Sun, 08 May 2005

Eventhough I have come to expect great works from you, you still amaze me every time. You rock, Rick!

sophielerlei

3:47AM | Mon, 09 May 2005

congratulation! it's really wonderful! my first though was "golden aera".

NeptuneNH

4:22AM | Mon, 09 May 2005

Bravo!!!V

queri

12:16PM | Mon, 09 May 2005

Superb thought piece-- I don't think I'm ever going to view your work as totally abstract again. I'm looking at the tiny echos of the bottom spiral in the top one and thinking about how all opposing ideologies include aspects of each other in their opposition. The fragmented, shattering edges are my favorite element. You always make me think deeper than I really want to this early in the morning.:)) Truly a great win, from a great winner. Thank you for taking Fractals this far.

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GOLDILOCKSUK

12:17PM | Mon, 09 May 2005

This is another amazing design and congratulations for being AOM you really deserve it your work is of the highest quality :) Cathy xoxoxo

RJC

2:21PM | Mon, 09 May 2005

I played around with some fractal but never quite got the hang of it. I do know this- it's harder than it looks, and it don't look easy. I love this image with it's multitude of textures and materials. From paper to metal to fabric. Or so it looks to me. Excellent. VV

Falible

3:32PM | Wed, 11 May 2005

I like this. It was a good selection for a challenge. It looks like a natural graceful steps going into a canyon, catacombs, or something like that.

kgm

4:46PM | Wed, 11 May 2005

Stunning piece, Rick! Very artistic -- I keep seeing new things every time I look at it!

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Dindin

7:54AM | Thu, 12 May 2005

Truly a masterpiece Rick .I hope those two giants wont start a war ....

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Angelwave

1:49PM | Thu, 12 May 2005

another render wonder rick....lol, nice piece, looks as if it's a treasure map and all the twists and turns u have to go thru to get to it lol again

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estevez

11:55AM | Sun, 15 May 2005

Very classic concept and wonderful shapes and colors. A scene with a beautiful harmony. "my vote" Congratulations friend !

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Ethereal1

3:04AM | Sun, 22 May 2005

MAGNIFICENT WORK! V.

imaginationde

8:05AM | Mon, 23 May 2005

Fabulous what you do! brilliant. Mixtures which are rich in colors and forms;)***

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KPK

4:20AM | Tue, 24 May 2005

No wonder that you won with the image. It's absolutely great!

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Morgana61

8:13AM | Sat, 28 May 2005

Colori spettacolari....Congratulations is fantastic!

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Deloulark

7:13AM | Sun, 29 May 2005

Beautiful image Rick. I especially love the marble-like texturing. Great spiral shapes as well. Awesome! :)

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CavalierLady

9:18AM | Sun, 29 May 2005

I can only echo all the others and say that this is most exceptional work!! Outstanding and very complicated! I can see that you took much time and patience and work for this one. Congratulations, Rick, it's fabulous!

Sophies

5:03PM | Mon, 06 June 2005

Oh WOOW.This is a master-piece.It looks like an old painting,and i totaly agree with fractalinda.Glorious work!!

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MrPsiquedelico

10:09PM | Mon, 06 June 2005

dam ur good! hiya old boy yer funking awesome at this fractal lark!

Guitartists

2:34PM | Mon, 04 July 2005

WOW!!!!!!! This is amazing!!!! I tried playing with Ultra Fractal some time ago..... but just couldn't figure out all the bells and whistles :P You certainly did though!!! :D Very nice! Has an Olde World feel to it! :D

joy4jule

1:34PM | Sun, 17 July 2005

WOW and more WOW!!!! Absolutely AWESOME! AND, I love your commentary - as I can relate to it so well! LOL!!! I have discovered that some of my best work emerged from a former 'finished' image, where I got out of the 'box' of the former energy, and WOW - I even amazed myself at times at the result! We artists are really so blessed to have the ability to create in the ways that we do. :D

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Tristana

1:54AM | Tue, 19 July 2005

Fantastic...v

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Longrider

7:03PM | Thu, 21 July 2005

As ususal a beauty.

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Asylumc3

2:04PM | Wed, 10 August 2005

Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!! I adore the veining in the right corner. Such beautiful detail down to the outlining and lighting. Just add my mahogany chessboard and a deep, rich merlot colour and this is my living room palette, lol. Wonderful work!

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D.C.Monteny

3:23PM | Mon, 15 August 2005

Pfffw, this image is to die for!!! Absolutely stunning in all of it's aspects. Topfraq!!!!!

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blacq_nyght_vampyre

2:04PM | Tue, 16 August 2005

OK This shows you how far behind I am!! This is amazing!! A belated congratulations on your win. I am so glad for you. This piece reminds me of the famous artwork of Divinci! "Creation" to be exact.

cynlee

7:50PM | Fri, 02 September 2005

outstanding! very classy in gold & silver.. congrats on this one! :] well deserved

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