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Oct032012

Talented Artist Paints on Discarded Pennies

DateWednesday, October 3, 2012 at 11:20AM

Jacqueline Lou Skaggs - from her series “Tondi Observations” (click photo for larger image)

Jacqueline Lou Skaggs - from her series “Tondi Observations” (click photo for larger image)

“American artist Jacqueline Lou Skaggs uses tiny discarded pennies as canvases for her miniature paintings. The level of detail she’s able to achieve is truly awe-inspiring.”  

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The works above are part of a series entitled “Tondi Observations,” which consists of images painted on found, discarded pennies. They represent a decision on the part of the artist to move away from making “pictorial” images. To learn more about this fascinating artist, visit her website.

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