{"title":"Interpretations of Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eBold colors, expressive forms, and imaginative compositions. This collection showcases original artwork inspired by the shapes, forms and values of nature, where I want the viewer to look closer and decide what they see.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amethyst-grove","title":"Amethyst Grove","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a quintessential example of my topographical process, where I use many iterations of fluid watercolor and intricate ink to build entirely new worlds. It evokes the feeling of a magical forest, with hidden trees and foliage intertwined in the background — an invitation to slow down, look closer, and discover the hidden depths within the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional grade watercolor and archival ink on 11\" x 14\" mixed media paper. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e was selected by juror Judith Perry to be part of the Peninsula Art League Spring Member Show and is now \u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality Fine Art prints are also available (US only) starting at $29 with free shipping. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact me here for details.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CJ Art Escape","offers":[{"title":"11 x 14 inches ORIGINAL ART","offer_id":47754012819643,"sku":"AME-ORIG","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/0779\/5387\/files\/amethyst-grove-cjhassall.jpg?v=1776980291"},{"product_id":"whale-of-a-time","title":"Whale of a Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhales have always captivated me — colossal but somehow graceful, curious, and often playful. 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Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was juried into the 2026 Federal Way Arts Explosion and is now \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality Fine Art prints are also available (US only) starting at $29 with free shipping. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact me here for details.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CJ Art Escape","offers":[{"title":"12 x 16  inch ORIGINAL ART","offer_id":47750083051707,"sku":"WOT-ORIG","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/0779\/5387\/files\/whale-of-a-time-cjhassall.jpg?v=1777341899"},{"product_id":"here-or-where","title":"Here, or Where?","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHere, or Where?\u003c\/em\u003e, I wanted to bring together earthly beauty with a subtle undertone of the otherworldly in one rich, vibrant vision. 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The trails finally opened back up in July 2026, and the bridge was largely saved although damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot Contained has been selected by juror Christine Buchanan to be part of Peninsula Art League's Summer Member Show, July 18th and 19th, 2026.  It is available for sale framed, and can be delivered locally or collected after the show closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional grade watercolor and archival ink on 12\" x 16\" Arches 140lb 100% cotton cold press paper. 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