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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #21
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #21

This is a study of gentleness and calm. The creature is in a cradled position and the colours are quiet and soothing.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #20
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #20

This is a piece about receptivity. The creature is all tendrils reaching out to the world.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #19
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #19

This is about happiness. To my mind, it pulsates with it.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #18
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #18

This is about our frenetic world and how we’re pushed

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #17
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #17

This shows a family having their family photo taken on the porch, during Covid.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #16
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #16

This is about energy and risk taking and the sheer joy of living.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #15
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #15

This is about the frustration and crazy making isolation of the pandemic.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #14
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #14

This is about kids and their boundless energy.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #13
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #13

This is about exploration and having an impact on our world.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #12
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #12

This piece is about balance and dynamism

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #11
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #11

This is another piece on exploration.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #10
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #10

This little character inhabits a bar with no other inhabitants.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #9
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #9

This piece, aka “Mr. Big”, is about inhabiting the Corner Office.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #8
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #8

This is about how we fall short of what we intend.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #7
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #7

This painting channels Marie Antoinette and Louise XIV. The throne, the pale sumptuous colours and carpet speak of riches and comfort.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #6
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #6

This piece was inspired by Middle Eastern people in our neighbourhood who situate themselves in the front yard so they can see what’s going on, like people used to do in North America, with front porches.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #5
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #5

This piece is a nostalgic piece about the 60s and its hopefulness.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #4
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #4

This piece is about how we try to present ourselves as art.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #3
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #3

This piece is meant to evoke a downtown vibe.

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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #2
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Chimerical Creatures: Portrait #2

This piece is about the 70s. The floral brocade recliner, the indoor/outdoor carpet and the paneled wall bring to mind rec rooms of the 70s.

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