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William Rainey

William Rainey

False Idols

acrylic on canvas

66" x 60" fr.

$7,800

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Kansas City, MO 64108

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Kansas City, MO 64108

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Tel: 816.527.0823

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Jul 21

Eric Zener "Deep Angel II" resin mixed media with silver leaf on panel 41x33"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #ericzener #silverleaf #crossroadsartsdistrict #art #mixedmedia #artwork #contemporaryart⁠

Eric Zener "Deep Angel II" resin mixed media with silver leaf on panel 41x33"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #ericzener #silverleaf #crossroadsartsdistrict #art #mixedmedia #artwork #contemporaryart⁠ ...

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Jul 17

The wait is over! This chic modern home has a new jewel in its crown.👑⁠
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Anna Kincaide "Endless Summer" o/c 60x60" (sold🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #annakincaide #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #livingwithart #gallerylife #contemporaryart #floralpainting #oilpainting #figurativeart #interiordesign #artistinspiration #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠

The wait is over! This chic modern home has a new jewel in its crown.👑⁠
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Anna Kincaide "Endless Summer" o/c 60x60" (sold🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #annakincaide #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #livingwithart #gallerylife #contemporaryart #floralpainting #oilpainting #figurativeart #interiordesign #artistinspiration #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠ ...

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Jul 12

Such amazing curation by @ninedotarts for the @hotel_kansascity!⁠ Thank you for working with us!⁠
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"Utilizing a local Kansas City artist represented by a local Kansas City gallery was important to the client. Amy's portraiture is beautifully moody and unique for hotel guest rooms. We also loved the idea of a woman's portrait infiltrating this space that was traditionally a men's club." -NINE dot ARTS ⁠
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Art: Amy Abshier "The Filmsiest Net" o/c (sold 🔴)⁠
Gallery: Blue Gallery⁠
Curator: NINE dot ARTS⁠
Client: Hotel Kansas City⁠
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#bluegallerykc #amyabshier #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #contemporarypainting #contemporaryportrait #oiloncanvas #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife #livingwithart #hotelkansascity ⁠

Such amazing curation by @ninedotarts for the @hotel_kansascity!⁠ Thank you for working with us!⁠
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"Utilizing a local Kansas City artist represented by a local Kansas City gallery was important to the client. Amy's portraiture is beautifully moody and unique for hotel guest rooms. We also loved the idea of a woman's portrait infiltrating this space that was traditionally a men's club." -NINE dot ARTS ⁠
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Art: Amy Abshier "The Filmsiest Net" o/c (sold 🔴)⁠
Gallery: Blue Gallery⁠
Curator: NINE dot ARTS⁠
Client: Hotel Kansas City⁠
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#bluegallerykc #amyabshier #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #contemporarypainting #contemporaryportrait #oiloncanvas #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife #livingwithart #hotelkansascity ⁠ ...

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Jul 11

Lisa Noonis "Silken" mixed media on paper mounted to panel 26x20" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #lisanoonis #contemporaryart #gallerylife #mixedmediapainting #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠

Lisa Noonis "Silken" mixed media on paper mounted to panel 26x20" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #lisanoonis #contemporaryart #gallerylife #mixedmediapainting #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠ ...

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Jul 10

Flowers for a special occasion, courtesy of William Rainey!⁠
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William Rainey "Birthday Flowers" a/c 32x32" (sold 🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #williamrainey #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #floralabstractpaintings #contemporarypainting #acryliconcanvas #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife #livingwithart #selfexpression ⁠

Flowers for a special occasion, courtesy of William Rainey!⁠
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William Rainey "Birthday Flowers" a/c 32x32" (sold 🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #williamrainey #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #floralabstractpaintings #contemporarypainting #acryliconcanvas #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife #livingwithart #selfexpression ⁠ ...

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Jul 9

So much fun delivering and installing this Rich Bowman as an epic surprise gift. Art surprises are our specialty!⁠
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Rich Bowman "Strolling Right Along" o/c (sold 🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #richbowman #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #contemporaryart #contemporarylandscape #crossroadsartsdistrict #artlife #landscapepainting #skyscape #landscape #interiordesign⁠
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So much fun delivering and installing this Rich Bowman as an epic surprise gift. Art surprises are our specialty!⁠
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Rich Bowman "Strolling Right Along" o/c (sold 🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #richbowman #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #contemporaryart #contemporarylandscape #crossroadsartsdistrict #artlife #landscapepainting #skyscape #landscape #interiordesign⁠
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Jul 8

NEW to the gallery, William Rainey monotypes from the artist's archives!⁠
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William Rainey (l-r, t-b)⁠
"Home Town I" monotype 30.5 x 27" fr.⁠
"Home Town II" monotype 30.5x27" fr.⁠
"Home Town III" monotype 30.5x27" fr.⁠
"Home Town V" monotype 30.5x27" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #williamrainey #abstractmonotypes #abstractart #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife⁠

NEW to the gallery, William Rainey monotypes from the artist's archives!⁠
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William Rainey (l-r, t-b)⁠
"Home Town I" monotype 30.5 x 27" fr.⁠
"Home Town II" monotype 30.5x27" fr.⁠
"Home Town III" monotype 30.5x27" fr.⁠
"Home Town V" monotype 30.5x27" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #williamrainey #abstractmonotypes #abstractart #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife⁠ ...

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Jul 7

New work in by Luis Garcia-Nerey!⁠
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Luis Garcia-Nerey was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico in 1973. Growing up near the Art Center in Miami, he took an interest in art early on. He attended the New World School of the Arts and went on to pursue his studies at Long Island University, where he honed his skills in painting and sculpture. He lives and works in Miami, and has been a resident artist at the South Florida Art Center since 2007.⁠
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Whether it’s a painting, a wood-based sculpture, or an installation created with found objects, much of Garcia-Nerey’s work is based on the theory of constructionism. In his pieces, he explores how both the individual and society are influenced and created by each other. “[My work] comes from the philosophy of the Self and the Other. I believe that our existence depends on one another. I’m most interested in this interaction. I take this philosophy and apply it to what I do. As you interact with my work, you construct it and it constructs you.”⁠
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Luis Garcia-Nerey "Sunset Ribbon" mixed media on panel w/resin 36x36"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #luisgarcianerey #abstractpainting #contemporaryart #mixedmedia #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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New work in by Luis Garcia-Nerey!⁠
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Luis Garcia-Nerey was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico in 1973. Growing up near the Art Center in Miami, he took an interest in art early on. He attended the New World School of the Arts and went on to pursue his studies at Long Island University, where he honed his skills in painting and sculpture. He lives and works in Miami, and has been a resident artist at the South Florida Art Center since 2007.⁠
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Whether it’s a painting, a wood-based sculpture, or an installation created with found objects, much of Garcia-Nerey’s work is based on the theory of constructionism. In his pieces, he explores how both the individual and society are influenced and created by each other. “[My work] comes from the philosophy of the Self and the Other. I believe that our existence depends on one another. I’m most interested in this interaction. I take this philosophy and apply it to what I do. As you interact with my work, you construct it and it constructs you.”⁠
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Luis Garcia-Nerey "Sunset Ribbon" mixed media on panel w/resin 36x36"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #luisgarcianerey #abstractpainting #contemporaryart #mixedmedia #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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Jul 4

Stunning new Kelly Porter works on view for our SUMMER Exhibition!⁠
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Kelly Porter (t-b, l-r)⁠
"Scattered Flowers II" o/c 24x24"⁠
"Scattered Flowers I" o/c 24x24"⁠
"Pure, Attached, Weightless" acrylic water-based ink, oil and oil pastel on canvas 72x72"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #kellyporterart #kellyporter #currentexhibition #crossroadsartsdistrict #abstractflowers #abstractflorals #gallerylife⁠
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Stunning new Kelly Porter works on view for our SUMMER Exhibition!⁠
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Kelly Porter (t-b, l-r)⁠
"Scattered Flowers II" o/c 24x24"⁠
"Scattered Flowers I" o/c 24x24"⁠
"Pure, Attached, Weightless" acrylic water-based ink, oil and oil pastel on canvas 72x72"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #kellyporterart #kellyporter #currentexhibition #crossroadsartsdistrict #abstractflowers #abstractflorals #gallerylife⁠
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Jul 3

Visual vacation courtesy of @ericzener, now on view in our SUMMER Exhibition.⁠
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Eric Zener "Summer Therapy (Spanish Therapy II)" resin mixed media with silver leaf on panel 31 x 41"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #ericzener #silverleaf #crossroadsartsdistrict #art #mixedmedia #artwork #contemporaryart⁠

Visual vacation courtesy of @ericzener, now on view in our SUMMER Exhibition.⁠
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Eric Zener "Summer Therapy (Spanish Therapy II)" resin mixed media with silver leaf on panel 31 x 41"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #ericzener #silverleaf #crossroadsartsdistrict #art #mixedmedia #artwork #contemporaryart⁠ ...

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Jul 2

NEW Bernal Koehrsen works on exhibit for our ⁠SUMMER Exhibition!⁠
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Bernal Koehrsen (l-r)⁠
"Nothing is Real, I Just Can't Deal with This" 12x9"⁠
"Come in with the Golden Light" 16x20" (sold🔴)⁠
"Somewhere, the Heaven Inside" 12x9"⁠
"I'm Scared of the Changes" 12x9"⁠
"Where the Water and the Earth Caress" 20x16" (sold🔴)⁠
"We Can Have it All" 12x9" (sold🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #bernalkoehrsen #contemporaryart #gallerylife #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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NEW Bernal Koehrsen works on exhibit for our ⁠SUMMER Exhibition!⁠
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Bernal Koehrsen (l-r)⁠
"Nothing is Real, I Just Can't Deal with This" 12x9"⁠
"Come in with the Golden Light" 16x20" (sold🔴)⁠
"Somewhere, the Heaven Inside" 12x9"⁠
"I'm Scared of the Changes" 12x9"⁠
"Where the Water and the Earth Caress" 20x16" (sold🔴)⁠
"We Can Have it All" 12x9" (sold🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #bernalkoehrsen #contemporaryart #gallerylife #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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Jul 1

SUMMER Exhibition opens tonight, First Friday, July 1st! Be sure to stop by to see this gorgeous show, we're here til 7pm.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #ericzener #joeramirogarcia #williamrainey #bernalkoehrsen #contemporaryart #gallerylife #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠

SUMMER Exhibition opens tonight, First Friday, July 1st! Be sure to stop by to see this gorgeous show, we're here til 7pm.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #ericzener #joeramirogarcia #williamrainey #bernalkoehrsen #contemporaryart #gallerylife #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠ ...

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Jul 1

SUMMER Exhibition opens tomorrow, First Friday, July 1st! Be sure to stop by to see this gorgeous show, we're here 11-7pm.⁠
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Lisa Noonis "On a Clear Day" mixed media (acrylic, collage, latex, graphite) on paper mounted to panel 34x26.5" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #lisanoonis #contemporaryart #gallerylife #mixedmediapainting #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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SUMMER Exhibition opens tomorrow, First Friday, July 1st! Be sure to stop by to see this gorgeous show, we're here 11-7pm.⁠
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Lisa Noonis "On a Clear Day" mixed media (acrylic, collage, latex, graphite) on paper mounted to panel 34x26.5" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #lisanoonis #contemporaryart #gallerylife #mixedmediapainting #fineart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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Jun 24

Stephen Dinsmore "Boater #2" oil on canvas 30x40"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #stephendinsmore #livingwithart #interiordesgin #contemporaryart #oilpainting #contemporarylandscape #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠

Stephen Dinsmore "Boater #2" oil on canvas 30x40"⁠
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#bluegallerykc #stephendinsmore #livingwithart #interiordesgin #contemporaryart #oilpainting #contemporarylandscape #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠ ...

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Apr 23

April Exhibition...⁠
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Abby Lammers "Through the Dunes Black II" a/p 9.25x9.25" fr.⁠
"Oneonta #3" a/c 31.5x31.5" fr.⁠
"Cataumet Street III" a/p 24.25x34.5" fr.⁠
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Anna Kincaide "Little Secrets" o/c 60x48"⁠
"Endless Summer" o/c 60x60"⁠
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⁠#bluegallerykc #abbylammers #annakincaide #contemporaryart #contemporarylandscape #art #acryliconpanel #oiloncanvas #crossroadsartsdistrict #landscapepainting⁠

April Exhibition...⁠
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(-r)⁠
Abby Lammers "Through the Dunes Black II" a/p 9.25x9.25" fr.⁠
"Oneonta #3" a/c 31.5x31.5" fr.⁠
"Cataumet Street III" a/p 24.25x34.5" fr.⁠
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Anna Kincaide "Little Secrets" o/c 60x48"⁠
"Endless Summer" o/c 60x60"⁠
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⁠#bluegallerykc #abbylammers #annakincaide #contemporaryart #contemporarylandscape #art #acryliconpanel #oiloncanvas #crossroadsartsdistrict #landscapepainting⁠ ...

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Apr 22

April Exhibition... ⁠
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(l-r)⁠
James Leonard "Red Maple" a/c 72x72"⁠
"Blue and Green Together" a/c 72x60"⁠
Kenny Johnson "Flaunt" limited edition photograph45x65" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #jamesleonard #kennyjohnson #artgallery #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife #fineartphotography

April Exhibition... ⁠
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(l-r)⁠
James Leonard "Red Maple" a/c 72x72"⁠
"Blue and Green Together" a/c 72x60"⁠
Kenny Johnson "Flaunt" limited edition photograph45x65" fr.⁠
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#bluegallerykc #jamesleonard #kennyjohnson #artgallery #crossroadsartsdistrict #gallerylife #fineartphotography ...

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Apr 21

Stunning Karen Matheis commission all nestled in its nook. "Please let Karen know how thrilled we are. It's perfect!"⁠
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Karen Matheis "Field with Green Square" o/c 50x50" (sold 🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #karenmathies #contemporaryart #landscapepainting #abstractlandscape #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #livingwithart #interiordesgin #contemporarylandscape #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠

Stunning Karen Matheis commission all nestled in its nook. "Please let Karen know how thrilled we are. It's perfect!"⁠
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Karen Matheis "Field with Green Square" o/c 50x50" (sold 🔴)⁠
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#bluegallerykc #karenmathies #contemporaryart #landscapepainting #abstractlandscape #bluegallerykcprivateartcollections #livingwithart #interiordesgin #contemporarylandscape #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠ ...

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Apr 15

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Apr 3

Our favorite moment from First Friday.❤️⁠
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NEW WORKS EXHIBITION⁠
Rich Bowman⁠
Kenny Johnson⁠
Lisa Lala⁠
James Leonard⁠
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#bluegallerykc #richbowman #landscape #gallerylife #firstfridaysinthecrossroads #landscapepainting #contemporarylandscape #oilpainting #contemporaryart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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Our favorite moment from First Friday.❤️⁠
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NEW WORKS EXHIBITION⁠
Rich Bowman⁠
Kenny Johnson⁠
Lisa Lala⁠
James Leonard⁠
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#bluegallerykc #richbowman #landscape #gallerylife #firstfridaysinthecrossroads #landscapepainting #contemporarylandscape #oilpainting #contemporaryart #crossroadsartsdistrict⁠
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Apr 1

Join us for FIRST FRIDAY! Fresh walls featuring NEW WORKS by James Leonard!

#bluegallerykc #jamescleonard

Join us for FIRST FRIDAY! Fresh walls featuring NEW WORKS by James Leonard!

#bluegallerykc #jamescleonard ...

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