{"title":"Sold Originals","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese original pieces of art have all found permanent homes.  It's lovely to have people view my art, or accept it into a show, or even recognize it with an award.  But the best compliment for me is when someone has decided they want to enjoy it every day in their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the original has found a permanent home, fine art prints are still available for all my sold artwork, click on a title to learn more.\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. 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Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e 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":"12 x 16 inches ORIGINAL ART","offer_id":47773159817403,"sku":"IRR-ORIG","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/0779\/5387\/files\/irrepressible-gold-cjhassall.jpg?v=1777608140"},{"product_id":"the-king","title":"The King","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was my first foray into the joys of colored pencils. I wanted to depict a truly stately creature, The King, in all his gorgeous glory. 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