"Osprey's Last Selfie"

"Osprey's Last Selfie", mixed media on wood panel, 8x8", is a symbolic portrait of my friend Vivian Kendall, aka Osprey. She suffered a lot in her last few years on this planet, but maintained her playful humor until her death. I printed out her self-portrait and added extruded paint and beads.




 

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