João Ruas

Country Brazil
Artist Website: https://www.joaoruas.com/

João Ruas is a visual artist from São Paulo. He has worked in studios between Brazil and the United Kingdom for several years before shifting focus to personal artwork and exhibitions. Some of the inspirations behind his work are the dawn of mankind, folklore, magical realism, the concept of wabi-sabi (侘寂) and human conflict.

Current and Previous Works by João Ruas

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  • “Ghosts”

    (2019)
    $9,400
    Available
    Acrylic on Canvas
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    35" × 41"
    89 × 104 cm
  • “Redcoat”

    (2019)
    $8,600
    Available
    Acrylic on Canvas
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    25" × 32"
    64 × 81 cm
  • “Procession I”

    (2010)
    $2,200
    Sold
    Mixed media, collage, & gold leaf on heavyweight watercolor paper
    10.63" × 11.81"
    27 × 30 cm

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  • “Procession II”

    (2010)
    $2,200
    Sold
    Mixed media, collage, & gold leaf on heavyweight watercolor paper
    10.68" × 11.81"
    27 × 30 cm

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  • “Procession III”

    (2010)
    $2,200
    Sold
    Mixed media, collage, & gold leaf on heavyweight watercolor paper
    10.68" × 11.81"
    27 × 30 cm

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  • “Necrophagous”

    (2013)
    $1,100
    Sold
    Acrylic and ink on paper and acetate
    Framed (dimensions are of art only)
    8" × 10"
    20 × 25 cm

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  • “Harpia”

    (2012)
    $3,200
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano paper
    Amazon Harpy Eagle
    12.5" × 9.75"
    32 × 25 cm
  • “Trask”

    (2015)
    $1,400
    Sold
    Acrylic on Acetate and Fabriano mounted on wood
    Framed
    5.75" × 10"
    15 × 25 cm
  • “Den Study”

    (2015)
    $2,000
    Sold
    Gouache, Ink and Pencil on Paper
    Framed
    8.75" × 17.75"
    22 × 45 cm
  • “Haunted #30”

    (2010)
    $2,700
    Sold
    Mixed media on Fabriano 300gsm paper
    10" × 15"
    25 × 38 cm
  • “East of Eden”

    (2015)
    $2,200
    Sold
    Mixed Media on Paper Mounted on wood
    10.625" × 19.625"
    27 × 50 cm
  • “Industry Study”

    (2015)
    $2,500
    Sold
    Acrylic and Gouache on Fabriano
    Framed
    8" × 11.5"
    20 × 29 cm
  • “Machinehat”

    (2015)
    $5,500
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Framed
    9.625" × 21.75"
    24 × 55 cm
  • “Gorgon X”

    (2019)
    $1,300
    Sold
    Mixed Media on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    8.625" × 10.625"
    22 × 27 cm
  • “Den”

    (2015)
    $6,000
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano
    Framed
    8.75" × 19.75"
    22 × 50 cm
  • “Shamisen Study”

    (2019)
    $1,200
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    9.5" × 10.875"
    24 × 28 cm
  • “Drowned Study”

    (2019)
    $700
    Sold
    Pencil on Paper
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    8.25" × 10"
    21 × 25 cm
  • “Musicians Study”

    (2019)
    $700
    Sold
    Pencil on Paper
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    7.875" × 11.625"
    20 × 30 cm
  • “The Philanthroper”

    (2015)
    $7,000
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Framed
    21.25" × 14.625"
    54 × 37 cm
  • “Echoes”

    (2019)
    $7,600
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    17" × 18.875"
    43 × 48 cm
  • “Knots”

    (2019)
    $5,500
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    19.5" × 12"
    50 × 30 cm
  • “Drowned”

    (2019)
    $4,500
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    13" × 12"
    33 × 30 cm
  • “Midnight in the Tropics”

    (2019)
    $4,500
    Sold
    Mixed Media on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    9.75" × 11.75"
    25 × 30 cm
  • “Nighthunters”

    (2019)
    $4,000
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    16.875" × 14.25"
    43 × 36 cm
  • “Mangudai”

    (2019)
    $3,600
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    19.75" × 15.75"
    50 × 40 cm
  • “Shell #1”

    (2019)
    NFS (On loan for exhibition)
    Sold
    Mixed Media on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    8" × 10"
    20 × 25 cm
  • “Shell #2”

    (2019)
    $2,500
    Sold
    Mixed Media on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    11.75" × 10.25"
    30 × 26 cm
  • “Esfinge”

    (2019)
    $1,700
    Sold
    Pencil on Moleskine
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    8.25" × 10.25"
    21 × 26 cm
  • “Fields”

    (2019)
    $1,700
    Sold
    Pencil on Moleskine
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    8.25" × 10.25"
    21 × 26 cm
  • “Good Citizen”

    (2019)
    $1,900
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    5.875" × 8.25"
    15 × 21 cm
  • “Icon”

    (2019)
    $1,700
    Sold
    Pencil on Moleskine
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    10" × 8"
    25 × 20 cm
  • “Ghosts Study”

    (2019)
    $700
    Sold
    Pencil on Paper
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    7.5" × 8"
    19 × 20 cm
  • “Raposa”

    (2019)
    $650
    Sold
    Etching on Hahnemuhle Paper
    Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
    7" × 9.875"
    18 × 25 cm
  • “Beggar”

    (2009)
    $1,000
    Sold
    Graphite & watercolor on paper (framed)
    8" × 8"
    20 × 20 cm
  • “Arachne”

    (2011)
    $3,500
    Sold
    Acrylic on wood
    Framed
    19.7" × 19.7"
    50 × 50 cm

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  • “Gorgon II”

    (2011)
    $2,000
    Sold
    Watercolor on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    10.2" × 13.8"
    26 × 35 cm

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  • “Absurd Courage”

    (2014)
    $4,200
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano and Wood
    Pro-framed
    10.25" × 19.75"
    26 × 50 cm

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  • “Gorgon III”

    (2011)
    $2,500
    Sold
    Watercolor, acrylic on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    13.7" × 17"
    35 × 43 cm

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  • “Automaton Study”

    (2014)
    $1,500
    Sold
    Mixed Media on Fabriano and Wood
    Pro-framed with museum glass
    8.25" × 13.75"
    21 × 35 cm

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  • “Hydra (side 1)”

    (2011)
    $3,000
    Sold
    Acrylic on Ostrich Egg
    7.1" × 11.4"
    18 × 29 cm

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  • “Birds”

    (2014)
    $750
    Sold
    Etching, Acrylic and Pencil on Fabriano and Polaroids
    Pro-framed with museum glass
    7.5" × 10.5"
    19 × 27 cm

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  • “Cannae of You and Me”

    (2014)
    $12,500
    Sold
    Acrylic and graphite on Fabriano paper
    Pro-framed and matted with UV plexiglass
    82.75" × 29.5"
    210 × 75 cm

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  • “Dojo”

    (2014)
    $3,500
    Sold
    Acrylic on Paper and Wood
    17.75" × 16.5"
    45 × 42 cm

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  • “Geh”

    (2014)
    $500
    Sold
    Pen on Paper and Polaroids.
    Vintage XIX Century Brazilian Wood Frame.
    2.75" × 2.75"
    7 × 7 cm

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  • “Godiva”

    (2014)
    $6,200
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano and Wood
    Pro-framed
    29.25" × 25.25"
    74 × 64 cm

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  • “Kaguyahime”

    (2011)
    $3,800
    Sold
    Pastel, watercolor and acrylic on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    19" × 24.5"
    48 × 62 cm

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  • “Harakiri”

    (2014)
    $5,500
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano and Wood
    Pro-framed
    16.5" × 20.75"
    42 × 53 cm

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  • “Lion Studies”

    (2011)
    $1,200
    Sold
    Watercolor on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    14.6" × 9.4"
    37 × 24 cm

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  • “Helmet”

    (2014)
    $3,100
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano and Wood
    Pro-framed with museum glass
    7" × 17"
    18 × 43 cm

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  • “Mares Of Thrace”

    (2011)
    $700
    Sold
    Etching on Canson Printing Paper
    Best pull from the 1st series
    4.5" × 6.9"
    11 × 18 cm

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  • “Hide”

    (2014)
    $1,200
    Sold
    Pencil on Paper
    Pro-framed with museum glass
    7.25" × 12"
    18 × 30 cm

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  • “Oana and Horse Study”

    (2014)
    $1,300
    Sold
    Watercolor and Gouache on Fabriano
    9" × 11.5"
    23 × 29 cm

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  • “Minotaur Study”

    (2011)
    $800
    Sold
    Pen & Ink Washes on Heavyweight Paper
    9" × 13"
    23 × 33 cm

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  • “Oana”

    (2014)
    $3,800
    Sold
    Acrylic and Gouache on Fabriano/Board
    Pro-framed
    12.5" × 16.5"
    32 × 42 cm

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  • “Nemea And Her Brother”

    (2011)
    $1,800
    Sold
    Pencil & Watercolor on Acetate & Heavyweight Paper
    Framed
    9.3" × 9.3"
    24 × 24 cm

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  • “Seek”

    (2014)
    $1,200
    Sold
    Pencil on Vintage Paper
    Pro-framed with museum glass
    7" × 11.75"
    18 × 30 cm

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  • “Nymphs I”

    (2011)
    $2,100
    Sold
    Watercolor and acrylic on Fabriano Paper
    Framed
    10.6" × 9.4"
    27 × 24 cm

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  • “Sieh”

    (2014)
    $500
    Sold
    Pen on Paper and Polaroids
    Vintage XIX Century Brazilian Wood Frame
    2.75" × 2.75"
    7 × 7 cm

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  • “Stupid Fear”

    (2014)
    $4,200
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano and Wood
    Pro-framed
    10.25" × 19.75"
    26 × 50 cm

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  • “Nymphs III”

    (2011)
    $2,000
    Sold
    Watercolor and acrylic on Fabriano Paper
    Framed
    10.8" × 9.3"
    27 × 24 cm

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  • “Valkyrie”

    (2014)
    $350
    Sold
    Etching on Hahnemuehle Etching Paper
    Edition of 3 - Only 1 available
    4" × 6(etching area)"
    10 × 15 cm

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  • “Nymphs IV”

    (2011)
    $2,000
    Sold
    Watercolor and acrylic on Fabriano Paper
    Framed
    11" × 9.3"
    28 × 24 cm

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  • “Light box based works on view”

    (2014)
    Sold
    Lighted and on display

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  • “Nymphs V”

    (2011)
    $2,000
    Sold
    Watercolor and acrylic on Fabriano Paper
    Framed
    11" × 9.3"
    28 × 24 cm

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  • “Nymph Cocoon”

    (2011)
    $600
    Sold
    Etching and Dry Point on Hahnmuhle Printing Paper
    Best pull from the 1st series / Framed
    3.9" × 6.1"
    10 × 15 cm

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  • “Catch”

    (2009)
    $2,800
    Sold
    Watercolor, goauche & graphite on 300gms fabriano (framed)
    10" × 13"
    25 × 33 cm
  • “Pincer 1”

    (2014)
    $950
    Sold
    Mixed media on Polaroid in light box
    9x9x3 inches framed
    4.25" × 4.25"
    11 × 11 cm

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  • “Phrixus & Ram”

    (2011)
    $3
    Sold
    Watercolor on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    17.3" × 14.2"
    44 × 36 cm

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  • “Pincer 2”

    (2014)
    $675
    Sold
    Mixed media on Polaroid in light box
    7x7x3 inches framed
    3" × 3"
    8 × 8 cm

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  • “Ram Study I”

    (2011)
    $1,000
    Sold
    Watercolor on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    10.2" × 6.7"
    26 × 17 cm

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  • “Ram Study II”

    (2011)
    $1,000
    Sold
    Watercolor on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    9.4" × 6.3"
    24 × 16 cm

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  • “Pincer 3”

    (2014)
    $675
    Sold
    Mixed media on Polaroid in light box
    7x7x3 inches framed
    3" × 3"
    8 × 8 cm

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  • “Small Gorgoneion I”

    (2011)
    $1,200
    Sold
    Pencil, acrylic on acetate & Arches paper
    Framed
    7.1" × 10.2"
    18 × 26 cm

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  • “Small Gorgoneion II”

    (2011)
    $1,200
    Sold
    Pencil, acrylic on acetate & Arches paper
    Framed
    7" × 10.1"
    18 × 26 cm

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  • “The Two Tempting Heracles”

    (2011)
    $2,000
    Sold
    Pencil & Watercolor on Acetate & Heavyweight Paper
    Framed
    8.8" × 9.1"
    22 × 23 cm

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  • “Scowrer”

    (2008)
    $2,400
    Sold
    Gouche, watercolor & graphite on 200gr watercolor paper
    12" × 17"
    30 × 43 cm
  • “Polaroid I”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid II”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Heracles”

    (2011)
    $2,600
    Sold
    Pastel and acrylic on Pastel Paper
    Framed
    19" × 24.5"
    48 × 62 cm

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  • “Polaroid III”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “KES #01”

    (2014)
    $3,800
    Sold
    Acrylic on Fabriano and wood panel
    Framed (dimensions are of artwork only though) i
    12" × 12"
    30 × 30 cm
  • “The Nemean Lion”

    (2011)
    $2,000
    Sold
    Pastel and watercolor on Fabriano paper
    Framed
    14.2" × 14.2"
    36 × 36 cm

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  • “Polaroid IV”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid IX”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid V”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid VI”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid VII”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid VIII”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid X”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid XI”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Kiudo”

    (2012)
    $4,200
    Sold
    Acrylic on board (framed)
    12" × 15.5"
    30 × 39 cm

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  • “Polaroid XII”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Wager”

    (2012)
    $3,200
    Sold
    Acrylic on board (framed)
    15" × 10.5"
    38 × 27 cm

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  • “Polaroid XIII”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Nymphs V”

    (2012)
    $60
    Sold
    Giclee print on Museo Portfolio Rag Paper
    Edition of 25 (plus 3APs + 1PP)
    13" × 11.75"
    33 × 30 cm
  • “Polaroid XIV”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid XIX”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid XV”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid XVI”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid XVII”

    (2014)
    $100
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    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist

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  • “Polaroid XVIII”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid XX”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Polaroid XXI”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Children Of Venus”

    (2009)
    $2,200
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    Watercolor and goauche on 300gms fabriano (framed)
    11" × 11"
    28 × 28 cm
  • “Polaroid XXII”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Elephant Man”

    (2009)
    $1,600
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    Watercolor, graphite, collage, & goauche on 300gms fabriano (framed)
    7.5" × 10.25"
    19 × 26 cm
  • “Polaroid XXIII”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Enkindu And Gilgamesh”

    (2009)
    $2,200
    Sold
    Watercolor and gold leaf on 300gms fabriano (framed)
    11" × 11"
    28 × 28 cm
  • “Polaroid XXIV”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “Gorgon”

    (2009)
    $2,200
    Sold
    Watercolor, goauche & acrylic on 300gms fabriano (framed)
    11" × 11"
    28 × 28 cm
  • “Polaroid XXV”

    (2014)
    $100
    Sold
    One of a kind Polaroid photograph
    Stamped and signed by the artist
    2.875" × 3.75"
    7 × 10 cm

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  • “MRCR”

    (2009)
    $3,500
    Sold
    Watercolor, goauche & collage on 300gms fabriano (framed)
    19.5" × 10.25"
    50 × 26 cm
  • “Tengu”

    (2009)
    $3,500
    Sold
    Watercolor and goauche on 300gms fabriano (framed)
    19.5" × 10.25"
    50 × 26 cm
  • “Dawn I”

    (2010)
    $3,400
    Sold
    Acrylic & gold leaf on illustration board
    12" × 18"
    30 × 46 cm

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  • “Haunted #16”

    (2008)
    $1,600
    Sold
    Watercolor/Gouache on board (framed)
    12" × 17"
    30 × 43 cm
  • “Dawn II”

    (2010)
    $3,400
    Sold
    Acrylic & gold leaf on illustration board
    12" × 18"
    30 × 46 cm

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  • “Haunted #11”

    (2008)
    $900
    Sold
    Pencil and Watercolor on 200gr Watercolor Paper (framed)
    6/1/2004" × 9/1/2002"
    15 × 23 cm
  • “Dawn III”

    (2010)
    $3,400
    Sold
    Acrylic & gold leaf on illustration board
    12" × 18"
    30 × 46 cm

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  • “Dolls I”

    (2010)
    $1,400
    Sold
    Graphite, watercolor, & gouache on Fabriano 300gms
    7.87" × 7.87"
    20 × 20 cm

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  • “Dolls III”

    (2010)
    $1,400
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    Graphite, watercolor, & gouache on Fabriano 300gms
    7.87" × 7.87"
    20 × 20 cm

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  • “Fin I”

    (2010)
    $750
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    Conte on pastel paper
    6" × 4.75"
    15 × 12 cm

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  • “Fin II”

    (2010)
    $750
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    Conte on pastel paper
    6" × 4.75"
    15 × 12 cm

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