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Watercolor illustration of an empty easel and painting supplies overlooking a lush river valley.

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I’m Ionia, the creator of this art blog. I love seeing the work of other artists and being part of the art community. I am a watercolor artist primarily, but dabble in other mediums. Thanks for visiting!