"Poppies"
by Polly Woods

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ronnie said…
somebody has been busy in the studio.... what a yummy collection of pics/calligraphic works
November 22, 2012 at 8:28 PM
Gemma Black said…
thank you Ronnie. I am loving my time in the studio simply messing about with inks!
November 22, 2012 at 8:51 PM
Unknown said…
I wish I made such beautiful work when I mess about with inks!
November 24, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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