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Grim Reaper

Hello everyone; in between my busy moments I found a little time to create this abstract image in Acrylic's. As you possibly already know, I like red. Here in the real world its more orange but I guess that's not a huge shift in the colour spectrum. Its abstract & influenced by a growing trend here in the UK. Young people like to wear Hoods & are referred to as Hoodies. Sadly many of them are gang members; but not all. These gangs have bitter rivalries which leads to violence & death. Needless & mindless deaths fueled by a mis-placed idea that they are tough & some how macho. They use guns & knifes as if it was all a game. Family's & communities are left devastated by the killings. The gangs are made up of both little boys & little girls. Kids as young as 10 roaming our streets armed & dangerous full of intent. Barely old enough to wipe there own backsides yet brave enough to point a gun & shoot someone. Who is to blame for all of this; society. No its not society its the PARENT'S. Kids need parents to teach them right from wrong & clearly those parent's are failing in their duty to their kids & society. Where will it all end.

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Kathie Nichols 06 Oct 2007

Great work Robin! A strong piece!!!!I see what you are saying too! I think a lot of parents are so busy trying to earn money to feed their families they don't have the energy or the time to supervise the kids! The cost of living is crazy, it's such a shame!

Andrew Hunter 03 Oct 2007

this is fantastic Robin

indarto budi 03 Oct 2007

Great artwork!

Linda Burgio 02 Oct 2007

Wonderful work Robin. Unfortunately, we in the US are too familiar with this type of thing. You're right. If parents spent more time with their children perhaps there would be no need for these children to seek out 'family ties' with these gangs. How senseless.

Michael Forbus 02 Oct 2007

Brilliant painting and the narrative is very thought provoking. Excellent work, my dear friend. Michael

Lisa Hill 01 Oct 2007

great work!!!! great thoughts behind it too!! Lisa x

Brenda Loveless 30 Sep 2007

fine work and writing, Robin...of course, it sounds just like here in the U.S., sad to say

KC CHANG 30 Sep 2007

BRILLIANT WORK! SAD STORY!

terry waites 30 Sep 2007

powerful work and sentiments, excellent

Anonymous Guest 30 Sep 2007

Excellent textural work Robin, true words and powerful image! CS

jamie winter 30 Sep 2007

AWESOME ROBIN

Joe Sweeney 30 Sep 2007

Robin, here in ireland the same things is happenig, put out you'r bin and it is turned upside down in the morning. Robin good work

sandra carmo 30 Sep 2007

cool work! love the warm colors! congratulations :D

Olga van Dijk 30 Sep 2007

Gosh Robin... what a master piece!! --Love and light~OLGA

Joke Schotting 30 Sep 2007

BEAUTIFUL PAINTING ROBIN!!!!!!Agree with Minnie!!!

Carl Bell 30 Sep 2007

great piece

Cindy Lemoi 30 Sep 2007

Robin, your commentary is very true and scary. You have an extreme talent with acrylics Robin. The texture you create is fantastic. I love how the grim reaper is clearly noticeable to me however also blends in with the rest of the painting at the same time. Make sence ? Anyway, Love your work !

Artist Reply: Indeed you make sense to me Cindy, many thanks Robin XX

Anneke Hut 30 Sep 2007

I agree very much with your description, Robin! And I love your painting, especially the structure that you added to it and of course the red, it's beautiful!

Laurie Rawdon 30 Sep 2007

They grow up with no respect for their own lives so they can certainly hold none for anyone elses. It's a terrifying fact of life and one that will only get worse when these children...those that survive, have babies of their own. This is an awesome and very thoughtful piece Robin...your texture and choice of color are wonderful.

Karen Cash 30 Sep 2007

wonderful work Robin, and your commentary is so true and both sad and terrifying.

Emily Reed 30 Sep 2007

WHOA, ROBIN, BEAUTIFUL WORK!

Steve Farr 30 Sep 2007

Excellent image and commentary, Robin!!!

bianca 30 Sep 2007

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so well created

Minnie Shuler 30 Sep 2007

It is not a popular condition, however true it may be. The children need full time mothers in the homes who will love and teach their children right from wrong. There are far too many single parents or grandparents raising the children. Beautiful piece. Sad footnote on man.

Jean M. Laffitau 30 Sep 2007

My pic of the day!!!!!!!!!!