Government officials today released a statement ensuring citizens that the seemingly spontanious outbursts of fire were just "freak" incidents of trapped methane escaping from under the Earth's crust.
Police have blocked off the area in the hope of avoiding any fatalities..."

Journal Entry 34:The 'Bots are continuing to advance. All attempts at bringing them down have failed. Those of us who had faith that we would come out on top have long given up hope...All we have left to look out for is the end...."


i began this as a speed-paint exercise in Painter X. after creating the 'Bot in the foreground i decided to keep going with piece.
i switched into Paint Shop Pro 8 where i layed down a background texture and began experimenting with custom brushes. i continued the process, switching back and forth between Painter and PSP untill i felt satisfied with the result.

comments and constructive critz are welcome.
hope you like it....