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which gives knowledge and understanding of secrets and hidden things

and just generally have my finger on the pulse of the local DIY art scene

Raskolnikov fluctuates between extremes of altruism and apathy

The gas mask appears throughout the imagery in this new series

New Mexico where she currently resides and actively pursuing art

Tempestuous product_auction which gives knowledge and understandingDetails Artist Bio Shipping 18 x 24 inches 2012 Acrylic on Gesso Board Framed to 25 x 32 inches Melissa Hartley is a self taught artist, that studied graphic design and who has been working for the last 16 years in Publishing in Sydney and Edinburgh. In 2010 she decided to pick up the paint brush again and pursue her love of painting. Her compositions feature darkly poetic female portraits against undefined backgrounds, in a void or dream like state.