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Description © Coral McBride --- Do not alter or use without my permission.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." ~ Sir Walter Scott

A thief can only take what you own but a liar can take all that you are. Eventually the liar becomes so tangled in their web of lies that they can't break free. Lies can cause irreparable harm not only to the recipient but also to the person telling them and the bigger and blacker the lie the harder it can come back and bite you.

Created in Photoshop CS2 and painted using a Wacom tablet.

Thank you to the talented and very generous stock artists listed below:

Model is the amazing Amber Gangi:
[link]

Background textures:
[link] [link] [link] [link] The texture is no longer available at ro-stock.

Material:
[link]

Spider:
Original Free from the Internet [link] overpainted and warped.
Photoshop Brushes:
[link] [link] [link]

I GIVE PERMISSION TO THE CLUBS I AM A MEMBER OF, TO DISPLAY MY ARTWORK.

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Comments: 234

cemac In reply to ??? [2009-04-28 13:20:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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LACYDRAWERS [2009-04-26 09:19:15 +0000 UTC]

Your fabulous ART is featured here [link]

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Gabriella-Fraser In reply to ??? [2009-04-23 09:39:03 +0000 UTC]

Impressive, nice idea, great colours and well put together! Love it

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cemac In reply to Gabriella-Fraser [2009-04-29 13:57:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the lovely comments, which are greatly appreciated

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BonnieYoung In reply to ??? [2009-04-22 05:30:40 +0000 UTC]

WOW thats awesome and too true!! Great concept!!
Seems its easier to lie then tell the truth to most folks!

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cemac In reply to BonnieYoung [2009-04-23 14:17:50 +0000 UTC]

You can believe it or not Bonnie but I don't lie, which in retrospect has got me into more trouble than if I did I even find white lies very difficult - I am not the person to ask if you want an opinion about a new hairdo or outfit etcetera. I was recently told that I am so honest that I am funny....still trying to work that one out.

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MaldonadoR In reply to ??? [2009-04-21 23:33:34 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! I love your concept here.

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cemac In reply to MaldonadoR [2009-04-28 15:19:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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MaldonadoR In reply to cemac [2009-04-29 03:23:02 +0000 UTC]

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aphostol In reply to ??? [2009-04-21 21:27:19 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant work

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cemac In reply to aphostol [2009-04-22 14:08:42 +0000 UTC]

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M-I-R-I-E-L In reply to ??? [2009-04-21 18:47:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow Coral, this is absolutely wicked!!

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cemac In reply to M-I-R-I-E-L [2009-04-28 15:46:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Miriel You reminded me that I forgot to get my laughs for this week, so I just visited your journal and feel so much better I like the telemarketer suggestions although I just say hello and put the phone on the table and walk away smiling. I never find anyone there when I return 30 minutes later and the calls are decreasing. I think word gets around

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M-I-R-I-E-L In reply to cemac [2009-04-28 20:26:01 +0000 UTC]

That's priceless! Thank you for my laugh of the day!

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cemac In reply to M-I-R-I-E-L [2009-04-29 13:03:02 +0000 UTC]

A small return for the laughs you give me

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M-I-R-I-E-L In reply to cemac [2009-04-29 14:49:26 +0000 UTC]

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CindysArt [2009-04-21 06:32:52 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh poor women!!! LOL
This is so fantastic good!! Wonderful work!

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cemac In reply to CindysArt [2009-04-28 15:47:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Dezzen, much appreciated. She deserves what she gets, no mercy for liars

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CindysArt In reply to cemac [2009-04-28 17:32:38 +0000 UTC]

You are right

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cemac In reply to CindysArt [2009-04-29 13:05:29 +0000 UTC]

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LACYDRAWERS In reply to ??? [2009-04-21 03:31:22 +0000 UTC]

EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!! not only in my favourite color but done with so much talent. You are amazing my friend......

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cemac In reply to LACYDRAWERS [2009-05-29 10:24:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your comment Trudie and also your incredible support

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LACYDRAWERS In reply to cemac [2009-05-29 10:31:52 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure entirely my friend, you are such an amazing artist........

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cemac In reply to LACYDRAWERS [2009-06-03 13:05:16 +0000 UTC]

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succubolilith In reply to ??? [2009-04-21 02:41:33 +0000 UTC]

I just love every piece of work that you do and this couldn't be the exception
Great composition great work!
Keep on!
Have a beautiful day

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cemac In reply to succubolilith [2009-04-28 15:48:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the compliments

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Tizette-Creations In reply to ??? [2009-04-21 02:17:42 +0000 UTC]

very awesome!
love the meanin' behind this piece.
it's very true!

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cemac In reply to Tizette-Creations [2009-04-29 15:28:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the lovely comments Kelly. Very true! I have had problems with people who tell lies but at least the irritation wasn't wasted because I turned it into inspiration

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Tizette-Creations In reply to cemac [2009-04-30 04:13:55 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome! ^_^

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PaintedOnMySoul In reply to ??? [2009-04-20 20:39:56 +0000 UTC]

Amazing piece!

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cemac In reply to PaintedOnMySoul [2009-05-12 13:38:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Kat

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Maneschijn367 In reply to ??? [2009-04-20 15:35:34 +0000 UTC]

Creepy, like it !!!

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cemac In reply to Maneschijn367 [2009-04-28 15:17:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Lies are creepy. I don't tell lies and am tired of people who do, hence the artwork. Maybe they'll thake the hint

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FadingFoxglove In reply to ??? [2009-04-20 00:28:35 +0000 UTC]

The picture alone is chillingly lovely, but the meaning behind it... a true and dark warning.

And, randomly, I love the puple background behind the spider web, which is also very interesting to look at. So many details...

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cemac In reply to FadingFoxglove [2009-05-29 10:53:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much Erin, you are always so observant I hope you have enjoyed your month off

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FadingFoxglove In reply to cemac [2009-05-29 18:26:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, and I've loved my month off. I still have two more weeks to waste, too. (At least I'm getting reading done...)

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cemac In reply to FadingFoxglove [2009-06-05 11:24:53 +0000 UTC]

Well, I know you have earned your rest and haven't ruined it by being too productive...plenty of time for that later

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onyaneese In reply to ??? [2009-04-19 20:24:28 +0000 UTC]

Amazing job Coral. I have a three page rant on the very subject that you nailed with one wonderfully made piece of art. Simple Perfection.

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phantastes In reply to ??? [2009-04-19 13:19:03 +0000 UTC]

Very nice illustration! Reminds me of how Frodo was entangled in a similar situation in LOTR 3 ^^

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cemac In reply to phantastes [2009-05-29 10:55:33 +0000 UTC]

Now that you mention it Desmond but it wasn't the inspiration for 'Tangled Web', it was the lies that people tell and which, annoy me more than words can possibly convey

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phantastes In reply to cemac [2009-05-29 13:22:30 +0000 UTC]

Its true - a few things that I despise in people in general, are lies, hypocrisy, and how they try to influence people into what they believe or deny. Sometimes we tolerate our 'friends' despite these tale spinnings, but there will come a time when we have to confront the truth.

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cemac In reply to phantastes [2009-06-03 13:05:07 +0000 UTC]

So very true Desmond

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Hera-of-Stockholm In reply to ??? [2009-04-19 12:48:03 +0000 UTC]

Ow - she's in trouble!

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cemac In reply to Hera-of-Stockholm [2009-05-12 13:39:07 +0000 UTC]

She deserves it!

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Hera-of-Stockholm In reply to cemac [2009-05-12 17:47:43 +0000 UTC]

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cemac In reply to Hera-of-Stockholm [2009-05-13 11:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Lies and the people who tell them

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Hera-of-Stockholm In reply to cemac [2009-05-13 12:37:56 +0000 UTC]

yeah it sux

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cemac In reply to Hera-of-Stockholm [2009-05-13 15:40:56 +0000 UTC]

I am embarrassingly honest, so I have been told, which I suppose is also bad but I try to do no harm.

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Hera-of-Stockholm In reply to cemac [2009-05-13 19:34:54 +0000 UTC]

Well usually honest is the right approach. Although a white lie can be useful from time to time

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cemac In reply to Hera-of-Stockholm [2009-05-15 15:36:35 +0000 UTC]

I am just awful at white lies. I stammer and blush and have to look away and usually laugh. I find it is less insulting if I can manage a nod or shake of the head and usually change the subject. On the upside, if I write something under an artwork it is because I believe it

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