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Out of Order

By Frank Kliewer

Real Estate Agent

January 28, 2010 01:25 PM

Blue Ribbon out of order

This is a 24" by 30" acrylic painting I completed recently; inspired by photos I took on a trip to Port Townsend, Washington. "Out of Order" points to what I see as our growing dependency on technology and the inherent vulnerability of not being able to survive without it at some point.

Meanwhile other species continue to adapt and evolve within their traditional relationship to nature.

As far as real estate goes, sometimes we get so involved in the latest new tech tool that we forget to just have some good old communication with our friends and associates as we used to enjoy so successfully.

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Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Frank and Nina - That bird does seem stymied by the sign! Way too cute:-)

Jan 28, 2010 01:36 PM

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Frank, Thanks for sharing your artwork and thoughts behind your creation. After reading your comments I look back at your piece, and the "out of order" scope remains broken, because no one is coming around to view nature first hand, it is being viewed through technology indoors. That is one way we (humans) can evolve.... It will be interesting to see where things are in 5 years time in real estate with the ever changing internet and technology. ----Gloria

Jan 28, 2010 01:37 PM

Don Wixom

RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID

"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Frank, you have an amazing talent there! Nice painting! I love the message! Keep up the good work!

Jan 28, 2010 01:42 PM

Frank Kliewer

Woodinville, WA

Yes Myrl, there does seem to be a telling relationship between the two.

Hi Gloria, well I know the painter usually doesn't "explain" their work, but I like telling a story. And, the next 5 years will be a story for sure.

Hi Don, thanks. I do appreciate you stopping by here.

Jan 28, 2010 01:55 PM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hello Frank - this is a wonderful post. I really appreciate the talent involved in the painting, which is something I have absolutely no gift for, but also, I appreciate the thoughts you've shared here. It literally frightens me to think of life without my computer - and that kinda ticks me off - but it is what it is. If we use our technology to do something good for humanity, and to do something good for the creatures and other life we share our planet with - then it serves a good purpose. You've reminded us of that. Thank you.

Debi

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Jan 28, 2010 02:03 PM

Wow! Debi, I'm overwhelmed with your appreciation.

Life is a balancing act. It is important not to lose sight of what it means to be human in this world with other species all fighting for survival.

Jan 28, 2010 02:13 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Frank, Congratulations on receiving our Photo Blogger Award of Merit. We all look forward to you bringing more of your work to the group. Thank You for sharing and Congratulations again. Welcome to the Rain!

Jan 28, 2010 02:19 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Probably no big deal for the bird ... I don't think they have anywhere to carry quarters. Nice work, Frank!

Jan 28, 2010 02:23 PM

Thanks William, I really enjoy being here.

You're right John, and the bird has an unlimited ability to zoom in . . .

Jan 28, 2010 02:27 PM

Dawn A Fabiszak

Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO

The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Frank~ I loved the painting and the anology. It is true, we seem to be quit lost when our computers go down or the phones go out.

Jan 28, 2010 02:34 PM

Andy Chaudoir

Professional Inspection Services - Georgetown, Texas - Georgetown, TX

Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas

Hello Frank - You did a great job with the painting! What great talent!

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Frank, in terms of adapting to their environment---few of us could stand to eat what seagulls will eat:)

Jan 28, 2010 03:10 PM

Dawn, it is pretty telling when we have to do without our tech.

Thank you Andy.

Charles, if it means survival, I think taste becomes secondary.

Jan 28, 2010 03:28 PM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Frank, that is a great painting! I could see that happening in real life, great job!

Jan 28, 2010 08:23 PM

Thanks Tony . . . I'm sure it does.

We've got to have backup plans Marlene, like how we used to do our work. Take care and thanks for stopping by.

Jan 29, 2010 03:04 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Frank, in your post you said "...points to what I see as our growing dependency on technology and the inherent vulnerability of not being able to survive without it at some point.

Other than our dependence on computers in this business, the first thing I thought about was all those people working cash registers at check out...if electricity went on vacation for a day, I don't think half of them would be able to count change...I've seen it first hand and I'm sure a lot of others have too. It's a good point you make.

Jan 29, 2010 12:34 PM

Robert Hammerstein

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Frank - thats a very cool shot of your painting... Nice job

Jan 30, 2010 09:37 AM

Hi Nick, yes, there are a lot of folks that would find themselves in trouble. How about our kids, if they need to do simple math?

Thanks Robert. I appreciate you stopping by here.

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