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Melting Pot Florals Day 27 Mixed Media Sunflower II
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Day 27 Mixed Media Sunflower II

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Day 27 Mixed Media Sunflower II

$90.00

Watercolor, mixed media painting measuring 7.5”x7.5”. Oil pastels and neocolors IIs were also used in creating this work.

The painting will ship within two weeks.

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