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It asks you to pause at the threshold of fantasy and reality: is this a real place, or a glimpse into somewhere else entirely?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere, or Where?\u003c\/em\u003e was awarded 2nd Place in Mixed Media by juror Derek Gundy, as part of the 2026 Helen Norris Open Show at the Sidney Art Gallery in Port Orchard, WA.\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. Signed by the artist.\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\"\u003eContact me here for details.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cj-art-escape.myshopify.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CJ Art Escape","offers":[{"title":"12 x 16 inches ORIGINAL ART","offer_id":47753132605627,"sku":"HERE-ORIG","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/0779\/5387\/files\/here-or-where-cjhassall.jpg?v=1777338685"},{"product_id":"not-contained","title":"Not Contained","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 2025, the Bear Gulch fire tore through the Olympic Peninsula in Washington. For weeks it ran out of control. 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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 was selected by juror Christine Buchanan to be part of Peninsula Art League's Summer Member Show, July 18th and 19th, 2026.  \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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In sharp contrast, in the foreground, was the splendid rolling greens of Central Park, billowing with life and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTop of the Met\u003c\/em\u003e is my memory of that view, using pale but detailed choreography to represent the skyline architecture, and rich green and gold washes with sharp, darker shadows for the park foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the companion work, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/manhattan-from-central-park\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eManhattan from Central Park.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\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 on 12\" x 16\"\" Arches 140lb 100% cotton cold press paper. 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