Paper Sculpture

Paper Sculpture


"Flushed"
Paper, acrylic gesso
Available! *For pricing contact Belger Crane Yard Studios

"Work Play"
A Pop-Up Sculpture
Paper, acrylic gesso
Available! *For pricing contact artist at chrisptheiss@gmail.com

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