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Saw a friend's show last night and took some shots. Enjoy. The last piece is called "After the Storm." <3. Look...I caught a little ant on that first one. :) I own one of the blue/yellow smaller boxes. A different one than the ones pictured here...she painted it before she met me, and when I saw it, I was so touched. :) <3. Her art touches me so much emotionally. She is incredibly talented. Posted with permission of the artist.
Photos by C.A. MacConnell