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~Rising Sun #2,Koi Bub~

Posted by Smiley on 5/24/2007
Featured by Slinger

The Japanese consider it the most spirited of fish, so full of energy and power that it can fight its way up swift-running streams and cascades. Because of its strength and determination to overcome all obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals. The carp is an appropriate symbol to encourage the overcoming of life's difficulties leading to consequent success.

This piece is a bit over 16" long.
It features the Kanji symbol for longevity.
Made in April '07.

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*** BUBBLER GALLERY ***

Artist: Smiley ( )

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>>>>>> '97 <<<<<<

" I suddenly became stangely inebriated.The external world became changed as in a dream.Objects appeared to gain in relief; they assumed unusual dimensions;and colors became more glowing .Even self-perception and the sense of time were changed.When the eyes are closed, colored pictures flashed past in a quickly changing kaleidoscope. After a few hours,the not unpleasent inebriation,which had been experienced whilst I was fully conscious,disappeared.What had caused this condition ?"
~Albert Hofmann, Laboratory Notes (1943)

>>>Thanks for checking out my Art.<<<

*And a big shout to all those that have supported me & supported my Art along the way.
**Thanks to all the guys i used to work with and bounce ideas with in Boulder.
(H-Bomb,J.A.G.,Newman,Brother Willis,Pabilsag,Galactic T and everyone else that was there back then)
***Big Thanks to Everyone on this site for all the Inspiration and Influence and all the people that make it go 'round.

~Peace

------->>Please check out my other Art @
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Comments

sweet piece!!!!
J.A.G: diggin the new style.peaceJ.A.G.
5/24/2007 12:36 AM
wicked
Sod Off Troll: sweet theme piece, good on you sean
5/24/2007 12:42 AM
yea!!
Slinger: nice one smiley, i really dig this one!!!
5/24/2007 1:06 PM
((()))
Mark F: Bad ass, really like this one!
5/24/2007 1:41 PM
///
Daddy O: Nice one Smiley.
5/24/2007 2:32 PM
damn smiley
JMadden: killin it
5/24/2007 3:05 PM
sicky gnar gnar
Jop: the size of this piece is really impressive smiley... oh yeah the detail too
5/24/2007 3:42 PM
Norjers117: Awesome piece. Simply awesome.
5/24/2007 4:14 PM
diggin the shape!!
Arty: and flow of this one...images are rockin!!!
5/24/2007 4:58 PM
Veddy nice...
Interdimensional1: I like!
5/24/2007 5:20 PM
wow
Misticglass: that is pretty gnarly
5/24/2007 5:20 PM
777
Prismglassworks: such a nice piece!
5/24/2007 6:47 PM
nasty
kidO: strate up /\
5/24/2007 7:04 PM
Wow
Tassara: Smiley is the best.
Your worck rules!!!!
5/24/2007 7:27 PM
wow!
Dan P: amazing piece Smiley!!!
5/24/2007 8:15 PM
sick!!!
WildRok Productions: thats the mutha humpin shizzzz
5/24/2007 8:18 PM
killer
Ryno: piece
5/24/2007 11:22 PM

CARP-E DIEM!!!
Yo Momma-san S Glass: The Koi Fish is a colored Carp and also represents long life and prosperity in Japanese culture!

Great job on this piece!!!! The symboilism is great!!! Pheonix, Koi/Carp, and the Kanji!!! Nice work Smiley!!!

Sieze the Day!!!

Aloha
5/25/2007 12:21 AM

damn
Therux: in my opinion the nicest blast on gpo...cleeeeaaaaannnnnnn....
5/25/2007 8:27 PM
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
AJ: wow!
:)
5/26/2007 6:00 PM
Thanks guys...
Smiley: i forgot to throw in a size referance pic...but this sukers pretty huge.
thanks again..!
peace
5/26/2007 8:14 PM

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