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Daruma

In 1999, I was given the opportunity to present my paintings at a small cafe in Little Tokyo. In preparation, I completed several new pieces as well as finished up some older ones. This is one of the newer paintings executed in acrylics on canvas.

Based on this original

Daruma
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Daruma are popular Japanese symbols of perseverance. Often used as good luck charms to fulfill some special wish, it’s customary to paint in one eye when the wish is made, … More »


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