"The Southern Subterranean Squamous Squid and the Siberian Saliva Smelt" | The National Arts Program Foundation

Painting in gouache and colored pencils, May, 2025.

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"The Southern Subterranean Squamous Squid and the Siberian Saliva Smelt" is a ridiculously titled painting in gouache and colored pencils from May, 2025.

David Chamberlain

David Chamberlain

Venue: Virtual OPEN Exhibit

Classification: Adult Amateur

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