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Signs of the Times

for contest

30 total reviews 
Comment from helvi2


Hi Mark, One of the things I really find impressive about your work is your ability to create for just about every topic! I can't see you ever struggling to find an idea. This is a great piece of art for
"Still Life"! This exactly describes the last year we've been thru. From the mask, disinfectant and the current vaccine you captured a painful moment of our life. Very Nicely Done! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Ok Nancy you found me out..I'm an illustrator pretending to be a cartoonist..wink wink..lol..my ideas has been earned by practice working with writers. They can be challenging..thanks for the great review
Comment from Jack Moore


I can see you let your flowers have a little vacation, proud of you. This picture definitely speaks for its self. All of these things are being used these days and hope that it will soon end. I really like the name that you have given this. This one day will be a thing of the past we hope. Keep up the great work because you have definitely nailed this one. JackJr.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 15-Mar-2021
    Well Jack I told one of my kids that it will never change back to where it was before. So much changes are now consider permanent. Very soon currency itself will be gone and everything will transfer electronically. Mask will not be pushed by the government but by the retailer due to insurance rates. Yep if this was 1999 we would this current time as a syfy movie..lol.. thanks for the great review
Comment from JirinaInspire


Such great presentation with timely and relevant subject. Hopefully we can archive all this and never use those items again. Nice details and composition of drawing.
Best of luck in the contest, great choice.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Thanks for the great review
Comment from alaskapat


Well who ever would have thought that these items would become such a huge and important part of our lives, the bleach, the vaccines , face shield , paper towels , disinfectant spray, protective gloves and hand sanitizing wipes all have become such a huge part of our lives for just over a year now! You have created each of these items with such wonderful attention to the details . Well arranged on the table. Well presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Thanks Pat for the great review
Comment from cleo85


This cartoon symbolized our current time perfectly. This will be probably our future for some time in the future also. We should get used to it. I think we are still lucky because we don't need to were full-body suits like astronauts working in space. Your cartoon is expertly drawn. The objects and colors are realistic. The cartoon is perfect composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Yeah we can call them body condoms..lol..I'm sure I can create a fake ad for them..lolol. Thanks cleo for the great review
reply by cleo85 on 16-Mar-2021
    You're very welcome! :o)
    I like your idea og the body condoms... :o):0):O)
Comment from nikman


A very good current image posted here! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us a good look at what many of us encounter when we go shopping. Nicely drawn!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Thanks for the great review
Comment from Mr Jones


this is so very topical and a great picture to show. right now these are the very darkest of times and this one serves as reminder of what has become the new normal.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Thanks Bro for the awesome review
Comment from iPhone7


Isn't this the truth? It is a new world at least for the time being. Kind of reminds me of the military. Suddenly everyone has pretty much the same 'Standard issue' items.

Very timely work Troop ~ Top

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 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Thanks Top for the great review
Comment from DMacKay


A timely piece for sure! Everything one needs to survive the pandemic. I like that even though the topic is grim the picture gives hope and cheer through the proactive products done in bright happy colors. The composition is nicely balanced. Even balance is necessary now! Good portrayal for our times.

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 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Thanks for the great review
Comment from Brady Nielson


Hey Flood,
Excellent work and entry into this contest. Even though I am so tired of this scene haha. I agree most people paint flowers or fruit baskets and cheese and is why I always try to share something other than that... My favorite part of this drawing are the face mask and can of Lysol, the bricks behind the mask offer nice depth Flood. Really great work here I wish you luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 16-Mar-2021
    Thanks for the awesome review