Grafiti on a rock - The Firearms Forum

Marlin T · 01-20-2007, 11:52 PM

There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock. It appears the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.

Marlin T · 01-20-2007, 11:56 PM

the rest
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Pistolenschutze · 01-21-2007, 12:02 AM

Marlin T, Ray Sorenson deserves a tremendous amount of credit for his work with that rock for sure! I just wish more artists were interested in painting something truly worthwhile and positive like that, than the stuff we so often see in so-called "art galleries" today.

Brob73 · 01-21-2007, 08:34 AM

Beautiful!!
Every town in america should have something like this.

ysacres · 01-21-2007, 09:26 AM

Transformed from eyesore to Icon.

rosierita · 01-21-2007, 09:28 AM

AWESOME!!

southernshooter · 01-21-2007, 10:34 AM

That is great and the painting is detailed it looks realistic

Nighthawk · 01-21-2007, 11:58 AM

awesome - thanks for post

pickenup · 01-21-2007, 12:34 PM

Let’s hope it never fades.
Figuratively as well as literally.

IShootBack · 01-21-2007, 04:36 PM

Great work of American Patriotic art. Thank you for posting and sharing.

I wish more shared this sentiment. Too many want to forget.

SouthernMoss · 01-21-2007, 08:24 PM

Snopes has a nice write-up about the rock. Sorensen repaints it every year, recognizing a different era of American veterans each time.

http://www.snopes.com/photos/patriotic/iowarock.asp

Marlin T · 01-22-2007, 04:17 AM

Great story, thanks for finding it SOMO!!!

click · 01-22-2007, 01:55 PM

Keep communicating your thoughts to the rest of us through your art. As you can see, there is an audience for your creative efforts. Rock On!

Deputy Dawg · 01-22-2007, 04:38 PM

Awesome,simple awesome.

01-20-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Grafiti on a rock There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times. A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Be sure to scroll down and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock. It appears the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too. Attached Images __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< -->

01-20-2007, 11:56 PM	#2
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Grafiti on a rock the rest , Attached Images __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

01-21-2007, 12:02 AM	#3
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Grafiti on a rock Marlin T, Ray Sorenson deserves a tremendous amount of credit for his work with that rock for sure! I just wish more artists were interested in painting something truly worthwhile and positive like that, than the stuff we so often see in so-called "art galleries" today. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

01-21-2007, 08:34 AM	#4
Brob73 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 162	Re: Grafiti on a rock Beautiful!! Every town in america should have something like this.

01-21-2007, 09:26 AM	#5
ysacres Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wazzu WA Posts: 2,413	Re: Grafiti on a rock Transformed from eyesore to Icon. __________________

01-21-2007, 09:28 AM	#6
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	Re: Grafiti on a rock AWESOME!! __________________

01-21-2007, 10:34 AM	#7
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Grafiti on a rock That is great and the painting is detailed it looks realistic __________________ Only you can see this

01-21-2007, 11:58 AM	#8
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Grafiti on a rock awesome - thanks for post __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

01-21-2007, 12:34 PM	#9
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Grafiti on a rock Let’s hope it never fades. Figuratively as well as literally. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

01-21-2007, 04:36 PM	#10
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,309	Re: Grafiti on a rock Great work of American Patriotic art. Thank you for posting and sharing. I wish more shared this sentiment. Too many want to forget. __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3

01-21-2007, 08:24 PM	#11
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Grafiti on a rock Snopes has a nice write-up about the rock. Sorensen repaints it every year, recognizing a different era of American veterans each time. http://www.snopes.com/photos/patriotic/iowarock.asp __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

01-22-2007, 04:17 AM	#12
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Grafiti on a rock Great story, thanks for finding it SOMO!!! __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

01-22-2007, 01:55 PM	#13
click V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 99	Re: Grafiti on a rock Keep communicating your thoughts to the rest of us through your art. As you can see, there is an audience for your creative efforts. Rock On!

01-22-2007, 04:38 PM	#14
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,234	Re: Grafiti on a rock Awesome,simple awesome. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!