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Posted: Sat 11:49, 24 Aug 2013 Post subject: hollister Artist Paints In Flattering Light Agains |
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The popularity of painting portraits in the 20th century has reached its peak and an American artist living in Italy is currently making big bucks on three continents. This abstract painter pointed out that art is back to being a career that makes money. The human appearance is being considered once again.
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