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Bioshock Paintings Take Glourious Neon and Art Deco Underwater

By Lauren Davis Published November 24, 2009, 7:00 pm ET

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Tim Warnock has provided concept artwork and designs for Watchmen and Harry Potter. Just for fun, he’s created a series of stunning matte paintings that capture Bioshock’s underwater city of Rapture in its glory days, all shimmering art deco.

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