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This piece is being entered into the Apophysis Group's WTC #13 [link] , representing neon gas, which is the gas used to light neon signs.

This is the first of two color schemes I'm using on this piece, for two reasons. 1) I truly can't decide which looks better, and 2) This version carries a special meaning to me (read below).

More importantly, I present this piece in honor of my childhood friend and cousin, Brent Garrett...who died unexpectedly this past weekend.

Brent (along with his sister Tera, and our cousin Suzy) was a bright light in almost every happy childhood memory that I have. In a world where 95% of the kids in my area were white and picked on or shunned me, it's ironic that Brent and his sister, two black kids, accepted me as their friend so easily and spent so many wonderful times together with me.

Because of some private issues, we lost contact over the years, and many times I've thought of him and hoped that we would get together again one day, talk about the fun times, and be close again.

We got a call from family that he died this last weekend, and all those hopes died with him.

Turns out, though...that just recently he HAD been in contact with some family, found a nice woman and a job. What cruel irony life is, that he should be taken from us now, just when he was coming back into our lives.

I present this piece in honor of the Brent that I knew, and the Brent that he recently became. At his best, I've never known anyone more accepting and fun loving than Brent...and that is how I will remember him.

Thank you all for reading.

PS - I, ~Khan71 give =ImagersFractalDDs permission to upload this image to their gallery."
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~blue-roses-to-dust Jun 30, 2007
beautiful..blue so often delivers... :sun:

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and live my life alone forever now... (MyChemicalRomance)

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~Hobden May 7, 2007
Love it.

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Looking through the eyes, and into the soul. My eyes peirce inwards, and see your frailities, admire your strengths.
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~LeonaWindrider Apr 11, 2007
If I were the fractal gallery director, this piece would be king. But alas, I'm not, and I can only press the fav button once. I can't stop staring at it, and knowing what emotion you put into its presentation makes it even more beautiful.

Would you happen to have this in a larger desktop-friendly version?

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Writing and art are like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and finally for money.

Founder of the #Anthro-Alliance
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=Khan71 Apr 11, 2007  Professional General Artist
I would be more than happy to render it larger for you. What dimensions would you like it in?

Thank you kindly for your wonderful comments :)

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~LeonaWindrider Apr 11, 2007
I'd be very appreciative if you could; my desktop is 1280 x 1024. It's very kind of you to render this again! :hug:

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~faded-ink Apr 9, 2007
This is a beautiful piece, and a lovely tribute to your friend.

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~Jurrivortex Apr 8, 2007
very nice light effects!
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~myfrostedflakes Mar 30, 2007
everything is placed so perfectly.

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*tiamat9 Mar 29, 2007
That's extremely beautiful. I love the patterns and balance. Beautiful lighting and fine atmosphere. Well designed.

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