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Assange &...
posted: December 16, 2010
Out on bail today. Such a conflict of takes on this guy. Some of the cables revealed are indeed fascinating - and funny... but some might well have a real negative effect on future diplomacy. I dunno. Friend or Foe?? This is one of a few new portraits created to... well... have some fun.
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8 comments
robert1014 December 16, 2010
Assange:Hero
Tim OBrien December 16, 2010
Love them John, especially Assange, er the illustration of Assange.
Hal Mayforth December 17, 2010
Great work, John. I'm liking your loose textured grid approach. Perfect for capturing the fractured debate about Assange.
John Dykes December 17, 2010
Comments:Thx
Douglas Fraser December 17, 2010
There is something about Assange's look that you nailed. It can make it hard to like the guy. Definitely is rocking the boat for a few of the powerful. Also your rendering of the cars is really good. I like 'em!
Victor Juhasz December 17, 2010
Great character studies all. As for Assange. Those 'leaks' actually made us look pretty damn good and consistent. I think the Arabs should be most concerned about having their perpetual double dealing revealed.
John Dykes December 17, 2010
Thanks guys... Douglas - Yeah - he's got that sneer thing goin. Vic - You are right about that... many of the 'secrets' are actually quiet truths commonly held... Mutual fear of Iran's nukes, for one.
Robert Saunders December 23, 2010
Interesting treatment, John.
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