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Stunning as usual Rourke! - I really like the way you have treated the neck and collar of the skin/coat.

The only thing Ican think of that might improve it (and this applies to a few of the collages you have done like this) would be if the newspaper titles/articles in the background referred more to the subject. So in this case I mean articles about the fur trade, PETA, celebs in fur getting splashed with paint etc etc - Isee there is a bit of that going on, but the main titles I see are "Fantastic chance for young workers" and "Schools will get police officers" which don't seem to be so relevant.

I can see that finding/getting hold of the right articles might be difficult...

That's truly outstanding pal !!!

Amazing stuff, my favourite of yours too. Incredible technique and would love to know or see the process of building the layers up.

Excellent work really like it

Agreed up to now found your work slightly wince inducing, this on the other hand has a strong clear sentiment, created with skill in a great style

Cedric Mnich,
Thankyou very much for the comments, much appreciated.

Thanks Spirit, am really glad you like it.
Yes , I had the thought whether to use all related headlines. but my resoning behind as in the 'Pollutiful' peice before. was to use the normal everyday headlines aswell to break it up a bit and to show the signifigance that everybody gets on with there lives,
Lifes goes on when shit things are happening in the world.
I think this is an important part of the painting.
do you agree?

Thanks alot for your words

Fantastic - the best Rourke piece ever!!
Well done mate. Very strong piece, beautifully executed.
Top drawer!
c
(kid's opinion - that is wicked!)

Massive thanks to every one who's posted.
really appreciate it

striking image

Pretty amazing Rourke, haunting yet beautiful stuff!