My Newest Paintings

Then How When Nature Calls Thee       SOLD

I just posted these new paintings from 2013 on the website (reddotgallery.com)
All are painted this year, and they all measure 16" x 20"

In Profound Abysm I Throw All   

Like the Ocean Be

Thy Jewel in Hand

But Here's the Joy

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