"Integration I', an Abstract, Charcoal Drawing by Colorado Contemporary Artist, Susan M. Gibbons




"Integration I"

Charcoal on Toned Grey Paper

11" x 14" w/o frame

$100


Available through my studio.  For purchase information, please contact me at

smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com

To see more of my work, please visit my website at 


http://www.susanmgibbons.com

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