Must Have Hippo! Print with White Mat
The Artimals Collection is the work of independent artist and designer, Noelle Dass. Noelle's love for animals, bold colors, geometry and humor inspire her to create every day. Often the titles of the painting make them even more humorous and both parents and children of all ages enjoy the bold colors and whimsical nature of her paintings. Her animals have their own personalities, histories and stories. Noelle says "So many people tell me that my art makes them happy. To make someone feel good inside means more than anything in this crazy world. To surround ourselves with art that makes us happy can have a powerful impact on our moods and therefore our lives. I encourage adults as well as children to bring art into their home that makes them smile." All prints are printed in Oregon, USA on archival heavyweight paper using archival dyes and inks, and are inserted into a crystal clear sleeve with a hard backing and a copy of Noelle's biography. Each matted print comes in a standard fr...
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