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Behind every great painting is a story of trial, error, layering, reflection, and breakthroughs. Art...

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Photo caption: Esther Franchuk’s brand as an artist aligns with the explorer archetype. As such, she...

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Photo caption: When you’re developing your own art style, you might need to adjust your style a bit,...

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