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I did the drawing and started painting the sky in the background during the weekend of the Charlottsville's Riot in 2016. It set facing the wall until after January 6th before it was revealed to me how to finish this ongoing Nightmare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinton Helms is a Fine Artist\/Illustrator who was born in Virginia. He is a retired U.S. Army Veteran with 39 years of service. He graduated from VCU School of Arts in 1999, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He also received a Master of Fine Art in Art from Marywood University in Scranton, PA., in 2007. 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Andre fought in that battle and wanted to honor his fallen brothers by placing a white rose in remembrance of their service \u0026amp; sacrifice; ensuring the freedoms we enjoy today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Taylor Davis seeks to capture life’s special moments and preserve those memories with her camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen shooting a portrait, it’s an emotional moment of connection. She preserves the excitement of special events with the tales she tells in her images. While enjoying nature, Karen’s photos reflect the various moods of her surroundings. 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The bold rays of blue, white, and yellow with hints of red glass act as bursts of illumination. Ironically the glass is in named “Spirit” \u0026amp; “Confetti” making Freedom Star a simple yet powerful symbol of light and independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a Stained-Glass artist for 20 years and an Interior Designer (for more than that), I typically use architectural references, styles, principles \u0026amp; elements of design in my work. I'm a spiritual person, a yoga practitioner, an avid golfer, and a lover of cats! You will occasionally see some of those elements in my work. After all art should reflect life and life's passions. A few common themes are circles, just love the symmetry and the all-encompassing whole. I also like to play with the use of positive \u0026amp; negative space - you'll find that most of my pieces have some areas with no glass and things are suspended in those spaces. Lastly, I started quite a few years ago, taking an advanced stained-glass class at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond - there I learned to experiment with various techniques in glass. You'll find sandblasting, etching, glass painting, slumping, fusing and even some special sawing (like holes in the middle of the glass). I currently live in Chesterfield, VA with my husband Robert, who incidentally is the one who encouraged me to take my first stained-glass class. 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I entered the realm of digital photography at an early stage and have transitioned my skills and knowledge to the digital format. I am an avid traveler and have explored the far reaches of all seven continents, searching for the perfect image. My main passion is landscape and travel photography, but I also enjoy taking environmental portraits while traveling. Dr. Martin Evans and I own and operate a photography business called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3lHW7ZfsqN74NrVrW3WF73G2ysCvjW9j7RqW7N-k8-W2dsCG93CDKBZW34f_ZH6Lmjz7W8-tZ3j7HpvHcW5fcSp98DNFQjW1tmx9b8ZnMGpW46lff57yyFfcW7d-C7Z7-cQpXW6XRw-98ZRsN_N9g-Pn3L2N6zN6WGDL8Rq6G2W8wbMFG8XydgmVb3DcJ867DmwW6bQp2q6yMy9ZW1Q7drh5l3MMLW5-ZXyz9k462QN38XwJBZXwwMW93VbDX92kFbLf9k8hg004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhotodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e. I recently retired from my busy life as a surgeon and this now allows me to travel and focus more on my other passions in life. My images are on permanent display at several different business locations. I have also won multiple awards at local shows and have had displays at local art galleries and libraries. My portfolio will be on display again at the Richmond Main Library in October and November 2023. I strive to have my images express the same mood and emotion that I experienced at the time of image capture. My website is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3mLW56jz0_40WsL9W7k5xkj7WDCRPW91B6h08qBtHQW4b-jLg6SxKSjW7qw7wZ3J0PG6N945wwMb1fd4W3qZrZC81JJCjVNpZm96GZLhmW7hV7Rg7kZ9v1W6cDBnY2C6HMVW7-mSZJ4X7SNNW3-7Ng51L-TVsW9bYMX08qSNjCW8lF3bM6Vg6YJW29gRlg1V23ppW1BJGYm49yR_0V3SgD_3ccbTNW3CPZLs38Bdb4N6c56P4zPQRDW6WMZhJ5TLQdYf46HBkg04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.photodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand my social media sites are https:\/\/\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Venkat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.facebook.com\/Venkat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSantosh,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3pPW43g8xv8r6Dz6W9bvQH052fbnvW80y4D920XwdxN27T55jzDyhnW8wl-yg6D_SMkW2PtL8138-0BkW1pXGj912V5tzW8NZ6gs5cM3VQW7td_cW6VfymgW5VdxHr1cC_hgW8T9F1t6nLn4_W161_jt40JlMxW62BQMJ8rBtMfW2DqV6h70fSsrW4sfXtj41nlcyW8xCznT6SltHzW1pM2RY8qy7_XW412LMS6BlCNKW4wgJWK3vPX7CW4f2xKW3G6Yvmf1Q_Kb404\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e, https:\/\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jk82-6qcW5BW0B06lZ3mXW16sQ0J7xShNMW8CrFhV1Y_mYLW7TvLSw3P3fc-W6HBzMw7rb8LBW4MTbvQ8dth08W53JKR17kL0_gW6NQTvr5YZ5wyF2WSfvtknNsW4ZFKFk6Ls2srV4_JG32FD1M-VhX2fP7hKD1MW2mFkFK15xVDgW7Fswp98HGjLXF2-rfpCSWY0W1w4s7p6VBM7wVLY_dm5SDFwXW5bkPrr6RVy7fN6KHNg58wcP6f4PDNHR04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evero.co\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"America at 250: A Celebration Through Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52115216007470,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Evans_Martin_DomeofDemocracy__225.jpg?v=1780103192"},{"product_id":"evans-martin-title-fireworks-and-monuments","title":"Evans, Martin title: Fireworks and Monuments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFireworks and Monuments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e11 x 17\", framed to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e22 x 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounted Archival Photographic Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$225\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFireworks \u0026amp; Iwo Jima monument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am a retired vascular surgeon who has lived and  practiced in Richmond Virginia since 1980.  I have been capturing digital imagery since 2000 and have been fortunate enough to have been awarded several awards in  photography.  My photographic passion is varied and includes world travel, wildlife, landscape and abstract photography.  I have utilized many media including metal, canvas and traditional print photography and is a co-owner of PhotoDistinctions (an imaging company) based in Richmond Va.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI started my career as a photographer in the film era, where I was developing and printing my own images. I entered the realm of digital photography at an early stage and have transitioned my skills and knowledge to the digital format. I am an avid traveler and have explored the far reaches of all seven continents, searching for the perfect image. My main passion is landscape and travel photography, but I also enjoy taking environmental portraits while traveling. Dr. Martin Evans and I own and operate a photography business called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3lHW7ZfsqN74NrVrW3WF73G2ysCvjW9j7RqW7N-k8-W2dsCG93CDKBZW34f_ZH6Lmjz7W8-tZ3j7HpvHcW5fcSp98DNFQjW1tmx9b8ZnMGpW46lff57yyFfcW7d-C7Z7-cQpXW6XRw-98ZRsN_N9g-Pn3L2N6zN6WGDL8Rq6G2W8wbMFG8XydgmVb3DcJ867DmwW6bQp2q6yMy9ZW1Q7drh5l3MMLW5-ZXyz9k462QN38XwJBZXwwMW93VbDX92kFbLf9k8hg004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhotodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e. I recently retired from my busy life as a surgeon and this now allows me to travel and focus more on my other passions in life. My images are on permanent display at several different business locations. I have also won multiple awards at local shows and have had displays at local art galleries and libraries. My portfolio will be on display again at the Richmond Main Library in October and November 2023. I strive to have my images express the same mood and emotion that I experienced at the time of image capture. My website is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3mLW56jz0_40WsL9W7k5xkj7WDCRPW91B6h08qBtHQW4b-jLg6SxKSjW7qw7wZ3J0PG6N945wwMb1fd4W3qZrZC81JJCjVNpZm96GZLhmW7hV7Rg7kZ9v1W6cDBnY2C6HMVW7-mSZJ4X7SNNW3-7Ng51L-TVsW9bYMX08qSNjCW8lF3bM6Vg6YJW29gRlg1V23ppW1BJGYm49yR_0V3SgD_3ccbTNW3CPZLs38Bdb4N6c56P4zPQRDW6WMZhJ5TLQdYf46HBkg04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.photodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand my social media sites are https:\/\/\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Venkat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.facebook.com\/Venkat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSantosh,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3pPW43g8xv8r6Dz6W9bvQH052fbnvW80y4D920XwdxN27T55jzDyhnW8wl-yg6D_SMkW2PtL8138-0BkW1pXGj912V5tzW8NZ6gs5cM3VQW7td_cW6VfymgW5VdxHr1cC_hgW8T9F1t6nLn4_W161_jt40JlMxW62BQMJ8rBtMfW2DqV6h70fSsrW4sfXtj41nlcyW8xCznT6SltHzW1pM2RY8qy7_XW412LMS6BlCNKW4wgJWK3vPX7CW4f2xKW3G6Yvmf1Q_Kb404\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e, https:\/\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jk82-6qcW5BW0B06lZ3mXW16sQ0J7xShNMW8CrFhV1Y_mYLW7TvLSw3P3fc-W6HBzMw7rb8LBW4MTbvQ8dth08W53JKR17kL0_gW6NQTvr5YZ5wyF2WSfvtknNsW4ZFKFk6Ls2srV4_JG32FD1M-VhX2fP7hKD1MW2mFkFK15xVDgW7Fswp98HGjLXF2-rfpCSWY0W1w4s7p6VBM7wVLY_dm5SDFwXW5bkPrr6RVy7fN6KHNg58wcP6f4PDNHR04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evero.co\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"America at 250: A Celebration Through Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52118290301230,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Evans_Martin_FireworksandMonuments__215.jpg?v=1780149102"},{"product_id":"bravo-jessica-title-yellow","title":"Bravo, Jessica title: Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJessica Bravo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 x 9 x 1\", framed to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e16 x 13\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOil on Linen on Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$700\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yellow rose serves as a metaphor for the American experience, embodying the vibrant resilience and persistent optimism that continue to shape our identity as a nation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve had a passion for painting since I was a young girl growing up in Lima, Peru. Over the decades, I’ve developed my skills and crafted my style. I derive inspiration from the beauty in everyday life, creating pieces that I enjoy sharing with others. I’m grateful for the many opportunities to showcase my work and meet fellow artists who share my passion. 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I entered the realm of digital photography at an early stage and have transitioned my skills and knowledge to the digital format. I am an avid traveler and have explored the far reaches of all seven continents, searching for the perfect image. My main passion is landscape and travel photography, but I also enjoy taking environmental portraits while traveling. Dr. Martin Evans and I own and operate a photography business called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3lHW7ZfsqN74NrVrW3WF73G2ysCvjW9j7RqW7N-k8-W2dsCG93CDKBZW34f_ZH6Lmjz7W8-tZ3j7HpvHcW5fcSp98DNFQjW1tmx9b8ZnMGpW46lff57yyFfcW7d-C7Z7-cQpXW6XRw-98ZRsN_N9g-Pn3L2N6zN6WGDL8Rq6G2W8wbMFG8XydgmVb3DcJ867DmwW6bQp2q6yMy9ZW1Q7drh5l3MMLW5-ZXyz9k462QN38XwJBZXwwMW93VbDX92kFbLf9k8hg004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhotodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I recently retired from my busy life as a surgeon and this now allows me to travel and focus more on my other passions in life. My images are on permanent display at several different business locations. I have also won multiple awards at local shows and have had displays at local art galleries and libraries. My portfolio will be on display again at the Richmond Main Library in October and November 2023. I strive to have my images express the same mood and emotion that I experienced at the time of image capture. My website is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3mLW56jz0_40WsL9W7k5xkj7WDCRPW91B6h08qBtHQW4b-jLg6SxKSjW7qw7wZ3J0PG6N945wwMb1fd4W3qZrZC81JJCjVNpZm96GZLhmW7hV7Rg7kZ9v1W6cDBnY2C6HMVW7-mSZJ4X7SNNW3-7Ng51L-TVsW9bYMX08qSNjCW8lF3bM6Vg6YJW29gRlg1V23ppW1BJGYm49yR_0V3SgD_3ccbTNW3CPZLs38Bdb4N6c56P4zPQRDW6WMZhJ5TLQdYf46HBkg04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.photodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and my social media sites are https:\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Venkat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.facebook.com\/Venkat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santosh, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3pPW43g8xv8r6Dz6W9bvQH052fbnvW80y4D920XwdxN27T55jzDyhnW8wl-yg6D_SMkW2PtL8138-0BkW1pXGj912V5tzW8NZ6gs5cM3VQW7td_cW6VfymgW5VdxHr1cC_hgW8T9F1t6nLn4_W161_jt40JlMxW62BQMJ8rBtMfW2DqV6h70fSsrW4sfXtj41nlcyW8xCznT6SltHzW1pM2RY8qy7_XW412LMS6BlCNKW4wgJWK3vPX7CW4f2xKW3G6Yvmf1Q_Kb404\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, https:\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jk82-6qcW5BW0B06lZ3mXW16sQ0J7xShNMW8CrFhV1Y_mYLW7TvLSw3P3fc-W6HBzMw7rb8LBW4MTbvQ8dth08W53JKR17kL0_gW6NQTvr5YZ5wyF2WSfvtknNsW4ZFKFk6Ls2srV4_JG32FD1M-VhX2fP7hKD1MW2mFkFK15xVDgW7Fswp98HGjLXF2-rfpCSWY0W1w4s7p6VBM7wVLY_dm5SDFwXW5bkPrr6RVy7fN6KHNg58wcP6f4PDNHR04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evero.co\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"America at 250: A Celebration Through Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52123418657070,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Santosh_Venkat_Patrioticvista__150_2.jpg?v=1780196609"},{"product_id":"santosh-venkat-title-enduring-honor","title":"Santosh, Venkat title: Enduring Honor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenkat Santosh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnduring Honor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12 x 18 x 1\", framed to \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e18 x 26 x 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed Photographic Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nation remembers in quiet light—where sacrifice lingers like a solemn heartbeat, and the long shadow of war becomes a vow to carry courage forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist's Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI started my career as a photographer in the film era, where I was developing and printing my own images. I entered the realm of digital photography at an early stage and have transitioned my skills and knowledge to the digital format. I am an avid traveler and have explored the far reaches of all seven continents, searching for the perfect image. My main passion is landscape and travel photography, but I also enjoy taking environmental portraits while traveling. Dr. Martin Evans and I own and operate a photography business called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3lHW7ZfsqN74NrVrW3WF73G2ysCvjW9j7RqW7N-k8-W2dsCG93CDKBZW34f_ZH6Lmjz7W8-tZ3j7HpvHcW5fcSp98DNFQjW1tmx9b8ZnMGpW46lff57yyFfcW7d-C7Z7-cQpXW6XRw-98ZRsN_N9g-Pn3L2N6zN6WGDL8Rq6G2W8wbMFG8XydgmVb3DcJ867DmwW6bQp2q6yMy9ZW1Q7drh5l3MMLW5-ZXyz9k462QN38XwJBZXwwMW93VbDX92kFbLf9k8hg004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhotodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. I recently retired from my busy life as a surgeon and this now allows me to travel and focus more on my other passions in life. My images are on permanent display at several different business locations. I have also won multiple awards at local shows and have had displays at local art galleries and libraries. My portfolio will be on display again at the Richmond Main Library in October and November 2023. I strive to have my images express the same mood and emotion that I experienced at the time of image capture. My website is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3mLW56jz0_40WsL9W7k5xkj7WDCRPW91B6h08qBtHQW4b-jLg6SxKSjW7qw7wZ3J0PG6N945wwMb1fd4W3qZrZC81JJCjVNpZm96GZLhmW7hV7Rg7kZ9v1W6cDBnY2C6HMVW7-mSZJ4X7SNNW3-7Ng51L-TVsW9bYMX08qSNjCW8lF3bM6Vg6YJW29gRlg1V23ppW1BJGYm49yR_0V3SgD_3ccbTNW3CPZLs38Bdb4N6c56P4zPQRDW6WMZhJ5TLQdYf46HBkg04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.photodistinctions.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and my social media sites are https:\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Venkat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.facebook.com\/Venkat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santosh, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jks2-6qcW69sMD-6lZ3pPW43g8xv8r6Dz6W9bvQH052fbnvW80y4D920XwdxN27T55jzDyhnW8wl-yg6D_SMkW2PtL8138-0BkW1pXGj912V5tzW8NZ6gs5cM3VQW7td_cW6VfymgW5VdxHr1cC_hgW8T9F1t6nLn4_W161_jt40JlMxW62BQMJ8rBtMfW2DqV6h70fSsrW4sfXtj41nlcyW8xCznT6SltHzW1pM2RY8qy7_XW412LMS6BlCNKW4wgJWK3vPX7CW4f2xKW3G6Yvmf1Q_Kb404\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, https:\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen51.com\/Ctc\/T4+23284\/c2Lmz04\/Jk82-6qcW5BW0B06lZ3mXW16sQ0J7xShNMW8CrFhV1Y_mYLW7TvLSw3P3fc-W6HBzMw7rb8LBW4MTbvQ8dth08W53JKR17kL0_gW6NQTvr5YZ5wyF2WSfvtknNsW4ZFKFk6Ls2srV4_JG32FD1M-VhX2fP7hKD1MW2mFkFK15xVDgW7Fswp98HGjLXF2-rfpCSWY0W1w4s7p6VBM7wVLY_dm5SDFwXW5bkPrr6RVy7fN6KHNg58wcP6f4PDNHR04\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evero.co\/santpad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"America at 250: A Celebration Through Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52123419541806,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8101\/files\/Santosh_Venkat_EnduringHonor__150_2.jpg?v=1780196889"},{"product_id":"titus-mel-title-aint-i-a-woman","title":"Titus, Mel title: Ain't I A Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMel Titus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAin't I A Woman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 x 9 x 4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaku Clay and Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing clay to make my initial form expressing my feelings about America. 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