New in the Studio - 01/30/2015

Carole's King 1939, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 60 x 58 inches.

Detail

Studio view with Carole's King 1939 in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

*All images and photos © Paul Behnke 2015

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Liz Doyle said…

wow, Paul, I love it! It has everything: form, content, deliciouness and humour! Makes me want to laugh out loud ( with it not AT it, I wouldn't want to offend). I look forward ti your blog posts, always a treat. Thanks. Liz

February 1, 2015 at 12:18 PM

Paul Behnke said…

Thanks Liz!

February 1, 2015 at 9:21 PM

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