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)
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“Redcoat”
(2019)
$8,600
Available
Acrylic on Canvas
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“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)
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“Harpia”
(2012)
$3,200
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano paper
Amazon Harpy Eagle
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“Trask”
(2015)
$1,400
Sold
Acrylic on Acetate and Fabriano mounted on wood
Framed
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“Den Study”
(2015)
$2,000
Sold
Gouache, Ink and Pencil on Paper
Framed
8.75"
× 17.75"
22 × 45 cm
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“Haunted #30”
(2010)
$2,700
Sold
Mixed media on Fabriano 300gsm paper
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“East of Eden”
(2015)
$2,200
Sold
Mixed Media on Paper Mounted on wood
10.625"
× 19.625"
27 × 50 cm
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“Industry Study”
(2015)
$2,500
Sold
Acrylic and Gouache on Fabriano
Framed
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“Machinehat”
(2015)
$5,500
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
Framed
9.625"
× 21.75"
24 × 55 cm
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“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
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“Den”
(2015)
$6,000
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano
Framed
8.75"
× 19.75"
22 × 50 cm
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“Shamisen Study”
(2019)
$1,200
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
9.5"
× 10.875"
24 × 28 cm
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“Drowned Study”
(2019)
$700
Sold
Pencil on Paper
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“Musicians Study”
(2019)
$700
Sold
Pencil on Paper
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
7.875"
× 11.625"
20 × 30 cm
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“The Philanthroper”
(2015)
$7,000
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
Framed
21.25"
× 14.625"
54 × 37 cm
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“Echoes”
(2019)
$7,600
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“Knots”
(2019)
$5,500
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“Drowned”
(2019)
$4,500
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano mounted on wood
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“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
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“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
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“Mangudai”
(2019)
$3,600
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
19.75"
× 15.75"
50 × 40 cm
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“Shell #1”
(2019)
NFS (On loan for exhibition)
Sold
Mixed Media on Fabriano mounted on wood
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“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
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“Esfinge”
(2019)
$1,700
Sold
Pencil on Moleskine
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
8.25"
× 10.25"
21 × 26 cm
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“Fields”
(2019)
$1,700
Sold
Pencil on Moleskine
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
8.25"
× 10.25"
21 × 26 cm
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“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
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“Icon”
(2019)
$1,700
Sold
Pencil on Moleskine
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“Ghosts Study”
(2019)
$700
Sold
Pencil on Paper
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“Raposa”
(2019)
$650
Sold
Etching on Hahnemuhle Paper
Professionally Framed (dimensions are of artwork only)
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“Beggar”
(2009)
$1,000
Sold
Graphite & watercolor on paper (framed)
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“Arachne”
(2011)
$3,500
Sold
Acrylic on wood
Framed
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“Gorgon II”
(2011)
$2,000
Sold
Watercolor on Fabriano paper
Framed
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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
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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
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“Birds”
(2014)
$750
Sold
Etching, Acrylic and Pencil on Fabriano and Polaroids
Pro-framed with museum glass
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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.
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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
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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
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“Helmet”
(2014)
$3,100
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano and Wood
Pro-framed with museum glass
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“Mares Of Thrace”
(2011)
$700
Sold
Etching on Canson Printing Paper
Best pull from the 1st series
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“Hide”
(2014)
$1,200
Sold
Pencil on Paper
Pro-framed with museum glass
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“Oana and Horse Study”
(2014)
$1,300
Sold
Watercolor and Gouache on Fabriano
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“Minotaur Study”
(2011)
$800
Sold
Pen & Ink Washes on Heavyweight Paper
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“Oana”
(2014)
$3,800
Sold
Acrylic and Gouache on Fabriano/Board
Pro-framed
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“Nemea And Her Brother”
(2011)
$1,800
Sold
Pencil & Watercolor on Acetate & Heavyweight Paper
Framed
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“Seek”
(2014)
$1,200
Sold
Pencil on Vintage Paper
Pro-framed with museum glass
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“Nymphs I”
(2011)
$2,100
Sold
Watercolor and acrylic on Fabriano Paper
Framed
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“Sieh”
(2014)
$500
Sold
Pen on Paper and Polaroids
Vintage XIX Century Brazilian Wood Frame
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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
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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
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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
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“Nymph Cocoon”
(2011)
$600
Sold
Etching and Dry Point on Hahnmuhle Printing Paper
Best pull from the 1st series / Framed
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“Catch”
(2009)
$2,800
Sold
Watercolor, goauche & graphite on 300gms fabriano (framed)
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“Pincer 1”
(2014)
$950
Sold
Mixed media on Polaroid in light box
9x9x3 inches framed
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“Phrixus & Ram”
(2011)
$3
Sold
Watercolor on Fabriano paper
Framed
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“Pincer 2”
(2014)
$675
Sold
Mixed media on Polaroid in light box
7x7x3 inches framed
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“Ram Study I”
(2011)
$1,000
Sold
Watercolor on Fabriano paper
Framed
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“Ram Study II”
(2011)
$1,000
Sold
Watercolor on Fabriano paper
Framed
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“Pincer 3”
(2014)
$675
Sold
Mixed media on Polaroid in light box
7x7x3 inches framed
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“Small Gorgoneion I”
(2011)
$1,200
Sold
Pencil, acrylic on acetate & Arches paper
Framed
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“Small Gorgoneion II”
(2011)
$1,200
Sold
Pencil, acrylic on acetate & Arches paper
Framed
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“The Two Tempting Heracles”
(2011)
$2,000
Sold
Pencil & Watercolor on Acetate & Heavyweight Paper
Framed
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“Scowrer”
(2008)
$2,400
Sold
Gouche, watercolor & graphite on 200gr watercolor paper
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“Polaroid I”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid II”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Heracles”
(2011)
$2,600
Sold
Pastel and acrylic on Pastel Paper
Framed
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“Polaroid III”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“KES #01”
(2014)
$3,800
Sold
Acrylic on Fabriano and wood panel
Framed (dimensions are of artwork only though) i
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“The Nemean Lion”
(2011)
$2,000
Sold
Pastel and watercolor on Fabriano paper
Framed
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“Polaroid IV”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid IX”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid V”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid VI”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid VII”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid VIII”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid X”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid XI”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Kiudo”
(2012)
$4,200
Sold
Acrylic on board (framed)
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“Polaroid XII”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Wager”
(2012)
$3,200
Sold
Acrylic on board (framed)
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“Polaroid XIII”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Nymphs V”
(2012)
$60
Sold
Giclee print on Museo Portfolio Rag Paper
Edition of 25 (plus 3APs + 1PP)
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“Polaroid XIV”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid XIX”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid XV”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid XVI”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid XVII”
(2014)
$100
Sold
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
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“Polaroid XX”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Polaroid XXI”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Children Of Venus”
(2009)
$2,200
Sold
Watercolor and goauche on 300gms fabriano (framed)
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“Polaroid XXII”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Elephant Man”
(2009)
$1,600
Sold
Watercolor, graphite, collage, & goauche on 300gms fabriano (framed)
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“Polaroid XXIII”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Enkindu And Gilgamesh”
(2009)
$2,200
Sold
Watercolor and gold leaf on 300gms fabriano (framed)
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“Polaroid XXIV”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“Gorgon”
(2009)
$2,200
Sold
Watercolor, goauche & acrylic on 300gms fabriano (framed)
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“Polaroid XXV”
(2014)
$100
Sold
One of a kind Polaroid photograph
Stamped and signed by the artist
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“MRCR”
(2009)
$3,500
Sold
Watercolor, goauche & collage on 300gms fabriano (framed)
19.5"
× 10.25"
50 × 26 cm
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“Tengu”
(2009)
$3,500
Sold
Watercolor and goauche on 300gms fabriano (framed)
19.5"
× 10.25"
50 × 26 cm
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“Dawn I”
(2010)
$3,400
Sold
Acrylic & gold leaf on illustration board
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“Haunted #16”
(2008)
$1,600
Sold
Watercolor/Gouache on board (framed)
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“Dawn II”
(2010)
$3,400
Sold
Acrylic & gold leaf on illustration board
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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
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“Dawn III”
(2010)
$3,400
Sold
Acrylic & gold leaf on illustration board
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“Dolls I”
(2010)
$1,400
Sold
Graphite, watercolor, & gouache on Fabriano 300gms
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“Dolls III”
(2010)
$1,400
Sold
Graphite, watercolor, & gouache on Fabriano 300gms
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“Fin I”
(2010)
$750
Sold
Conte on pastel paper
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“Fin II”
(2010)
$750
Sold
Conte on pastel paper
