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becomes part of the. your ideas come different, you talk of immersion, and security, nothing was further from my mind. pattern, a mark on the horizon. could change it for another yet it has become a mantra, a pause like in breathing. the words came easily, accepted for what they were. chewing started, disapproval at spontaneity, adding this, that, all details. over tim
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.ghost.

Sonja Benskin MesherOctober 29, 2026
her café sisters admittedPoetry

her café sisters admitted

silent lotusOctober 29, 2026
Palette Knife and Oils…
PKF-1 — Oil, 28cm x 28cm. I have a few of these, but I have only digitised two of them so far. I don't know if I'll create a proper series just yet .. ______________________________________________________________
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Palette Knife and Oils…

Jenn ZedOctober 29, 2026

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