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		<title>The Chinese Palace</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the first time in over 10 years Raymon Fong has finally decided to release limited prints of “The Chinese Palace”. This is Raymon’s most ...]]></description>
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<p>For the first time in over 10 years Raymon Fong has finally decided to release limited prints of  “The Chinese Palace”.  This is Raymon’s most beloved artwork and through pressure and rigorous demand from public admirers he has decided to release a limited edition of the print while at the same time supporting a great cause ($5 of every print sold will be donated to the Qinghai Unicef relief fund).</p>
<p>The Chinese Palace is a study in 15th century imperial Chinese architecture. Each of these buildings were the were built with with meticulous detail. The epitome and symbolism of Chinese power and grace, the Forbidden City and its surrounding buildings are recognized as one of the most important 5 palaces in the world.</p>
<p>The illustration is a celebration of the architecture’s beauty. Raymon uses fine lines to illustrate the form of the palace alongside an unfinished rendering effect to hint at the colors used during the period of the building’s development.</p>
<p>This may be your only chance to decorate the wall of your home, office or workplace with this absolutely stunning illustration by this great artist. Only a limited run of these prints will be in circulation, while supplies last.</p>
<p>*All prints are numbered, signed on high quality archival paper along with a certificate by the artist to ensure quality control.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thechinesepalace.com"><strong>BUY HERE WHILE QUANTITIES LAST!</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Raymon Fong Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have arrived to the portal of my artwork. Please have a look, enjoy your stay and I hope to be an inspiration in your ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>You have arrived to the portal of my artwork. Please have a look, enjoy your stay and I hope to be an inspiration in your life in one way or another.</em></p>
<p><em>Lines, shapes colour and composition have always interested me. What I see is a process that goes through sight, planning then execution. What I want to portray is the sense of balance in all my work, movement with hard lines and shapes while keeping an eerie sense of space and atmosphere. I want to take the viewer through a scene or landscape filled with more questions than answers. </em></p>
<p><em>My influences is a vast range of natural beings, motion and scenes. Isn&#8217;t the world a beautiful thing? And everything that embarks on it&#8217;s journey amazing? Why not capture this in a form of contemporary simplified shapes and expressive colours? As destructive as we are as people and our constant disregard for natural balance, I hope to retain all that is beautiful in our everyday lives through my artwork.</em></p>
<p><em>We&#8217;re only here for a short period of time; let&#8217;s make the most of it. If we have the talent to show or say something; why don&#8217;t we? Why keep our thoughts and views hidden away? As expressive as a tree maybe, standing, waving its branches proudly in between short gusts of wind. I as an artist would also like to extend myself to my limits. I would like to be apart of the world and not against it; this is how I would like to show my appreciation.</em></p>
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Enjoy<br />
<strong>-Raymon Fong-</strong></em></p>
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		<title>&#8220;Relay&#8221; has Been Released!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Website: www.ournationsempire.com Written and performed by Raymon Fong I’d like to formally announce the release of my second album “Relay” under the Our Nations Empire ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Website: <a title="Our Nations Empire" href="http://www.ournationsempire.com" target="_blank">www.ournationsempire.com</a><br />
Written and performed by Raymon Fong</p>
<p><em>I’d like to formally announce the release of my second album “Relay” under the Our Nations Empire name. This is a ten song album written from the heart; played and performed by myself. Many of the songs touch our social and political lives and many of the songs are creative intuitions in which I had the pleasure of experiencing. I am pleased to share these moments in my life in song and I hope you will receive them with an open heart and mind.</em></p>
<p><em>-Raymon Fong-</em></p>
<p>This albums is <a title="Albums Available Online" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.indiepool.com');" href="http://www.indiepool.com/C10P002" target="_blank">available online</a> at major Canadian retailers <a title="Canadian Retailers" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/www.indiepool.com');" href="http://www.indiepool.com/retailer/retailerslist.asp" target="_blank">(HMV, Chapters, Indigo)</a>.</p>
<p>Track Listing:</p>
<p>1. Lost Years 4:05<br />
2. Return 5:13<br />
3. Season 4:12<br />
4. Relay 4:27<br />
5. Well Wishes 1:43<br />
6. Greater Divide 4:16<br />
7. Rotting Hills Part I &amp; II 5:56<br />
8. EX 5:25<br />
9. Feet First 5:54<br />
10. Last Call 3:05</p>
<p><strong>DOWNLOAD MP3&#8242;s FROM:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ournationsempire.com/download" target="_blank">Our Nations Empire</a><br />
<a href="http://www.itunes.com/ournationsempire" target="_blank">iTunes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.puretracks.com/catalog/details.aspx?pid=IODA_620953331329_MP3" target="_blank">Puretracks</a></p>
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		<title>Art, Words &amp; Music Edition 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Own all of the latest paintings and lyrics from artist Raymon Fong. Included in this first edition is all of the artist latest paintings as ...]]></description>
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<p>Own all of the latest paintings and lyrics from artist Raymon Fong. Included in this first edition is all of the artist latest paintings as well as his poetic lyrics from the albums “Between Mind and Machine” and “Relay”. You also get insight on the mindset of this established artist. This is the definitive collection of his works up to date.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This 74 page book ranging from hard cover to soft cover, also available in premium paper is great for any coffee table, library and an ideal gift for anyone who is interested in painting and poetry.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Click on the banner below to preview and purchase “<a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/546584" target="_blank">Art, Words &amp; Music</a>”.</p>
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		<title>Thank You!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d like to thank everyone who has given me support for my art and music over the years&#8230; In these tough economic times our lust ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>I&#8217;d like to thank everyone who has given me support for my art and music over the years&#8230; In these tough economic times our lust for beauty grows even deeper within. Art is not merely a painting on the wall or a 3 minute rhythmic beat. Art is the interpretation of optimism and hope through someone else&#8217;s eyes; the music is a lesson taught in another language traveling through our audible senses. If I can stimulate these senses of sight and sound then I have done my duty; if I can teach a lesson through my words and music then i have achieved my goal. You are my audience and for that I am grateful. </em></p>
<p><em>If you own my artwork or music, you have given me the necessary means to carry on; if you have learned from my art, you have given me a reason to succeed;  if you have showed me your appreciation, you have given me the motivation to continue. </em></p>
<p><em>To all my supporters, thank you kindly, thank you dearly and I hope I can continue my work for as long as I can.</em></p>
<p><strong><em>-Raymon Fong-</em></strong></p>
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