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Oil Paintings
The oil paintings that mostly done from my on location life drawings, sketch notes, and the final works are finished in my studio.
TrialMen during a hearing, oil study on canvas 50x60cm. | Ascension Day in BrugesLight, Smoke and the Holy spirit! The procession of the Holy Spirit on Ascension Day in Bruges, Belgium, oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Paris in AutumnLate autumn 🍁 in Paris, view from Musee d'Orsay, a very time consuming piece. oil on canvas 50x70cm. |
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Man in Spanish Armour and HelmetMan in Spanish armour and helmet. A portrait study. Also based on my colour pencil ✏️ drawing. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | LangkofelMountain Langkofel, view from Seiser Alm, oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Le Chef AbyssinLe Chef Abyssin by (Marcello), Adele d'Affry (Swiss/Italian, 1836-1879), inspired by the marble bust in musee d'orsay. Oil on canvas 50x60cm. |
Monks during CeremonyImpression of the monks during ceremony in Tibet. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Mom reading a BibleMom is reading a Bible by the window in her home. Oil on canvas 50x60cm. | Dutch FleetDutch fleet off shore in the sunset 🌇. Oil on canvas 40x60cm. Inspired by my Delft blue plate painting 🎨. |
TetouanThe narrow ally market in Tetouan, Morocco. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Capri SunsetHot summer sunset clouds in Capri, oil on canvas 50x80cm. | Tangier MoroccoTangier impression, oil on canvas 100*70cm. |
Crete_Noon02High noon in Crete, Greece. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | CiqikouA normal day in the historical walking street of Ciqikou, Chongqing, Oil on canvas 80*60cm. | Kathmandu StreetThe street of Kathmandu, from a visit in 2019, oil on canvas 50*70cm. |
Holy Trinity Cathedral in SibiuThe Holy Trinity Cathedral in Sibiu at dust, Romania. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Tetouan MarketOld Tetouan market on a sunny day in Morocco. Based on my pen and ink drawing. Oil on canvas 60x100cm. | Kathmandu Durbar SquareSunny day in dusty Durbar square, Kathmandu. From a visit in 2019 after the earthquake. Oil on canvas 60*40cm. |
HongKong MarketOld Hong Kong wet market. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Kandy Sri LankaThe street of Kandy in the summer, Sri Lanka. I visited a couple of years ago. Oil on canvas 50x80cm. | Prague Old TownPrague old town market after the rain 🌧️. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. |
Nuanquan TownA sunny day of Nuanquan Town, Hebei province. The fortress town was formed in Ming dynasty. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | ThunView from Thun castle 🏰 towards east. A perfect sunny day. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Waiting for Night BusWaiting for night bus near St Paul cathedral, my favourite part of London. Oil on canvas 70x100cm. |
KinderdijkImpression of Kinderdijk. Oil on canvas 50*60cm. | HK60sHong Kong harbour in the 60's. Oil on canvas, 60*100cm. | GhentHistoric centre of Ghent, Belgium, oil on canvas 50x60cm. |
The Red Roof HouseLandscape of Norfolk Broads, oil on canvas 40x60cm. | Self PortraitSelf portrait version N.0, with my favourite camera in hand, oil on canvas, 50*70cm. WIP. | Matterhorn in ZermattImpression of Matterhorn in Zermatt, from a trip in late June, oil on canvas, 60*80cm |
Tre Cime di LavaredoImpression of Tri Cime di Lavaredo of Dolomites, Italian Alps, oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Seven Sisters CliffsStorm coming over the Seven Sisters cliffs, East Sussex, England. Impression only. Oil on canvas 50x80cm. | ChamonixThe town of Chamonix in April, the summit of Mont Blanc is in the backdrop. |
Taipei Metro in StormTaipei metro in a stormy day. Oil on canvas, 40*80cm. | Eindstraat BredaChurch view from Eindstraat in Breda. Oil on canvas 30*40cm. | EdinburghImpression of my favourite city, Edinburgh, oil on canvas 50x70cm. |
Grote Markt in SnowGrote Markt, Breda, Netherlands, oil on canvas, 40*60cm. | Rome ForumImpression of the ruins of Roman forum. View towards the Colosseum. Oil on canvas 40x60cm. | Bred in SnowMy pure impression and memory of snowy Breda from the harbour view. Oil on Canvas 50*70cm. |
ChamonixThe lone house in Chamonix valley, completely based on life drawing in Chamonix in late April, 2017. Oil on Canvas 40*60cm. | Appenzell ForestForest in Appenzell region. Oil on canvas 40x5cm. | ZhaganaThe amazing wild landscape in Zhagana, Ganan Tibet territory, oil on canvas, 40*60cm. |
Breda Snowy NightSnowy evening in Breda, view towards the harbour. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Moonlight SnowShould be my last painting before moving to the new house, Moonlight snowy road. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | ChiangmaiStreet view in Chiangmai, Thailand, a week before the global pandemic. Oil on canvas 50*80cm. |
SeealpseeImpression of Seealpsee in Appenzell region. Oil on canvas 70x100cm. | CorgisA pair of adorable corgis. | St. Paul in the RainSt Paul in a rainy day. I made this quick moody painting after a workshop in London on Tuesday. Typical day in wet dark London. Oil on canvas, 40*60cm. |
Mont HuaThe moonlight trails in Mont Hua, I ascended the summit at 2154m with Edge Case colleagues in 2016, took us 7 hours, from 11:30pm to 6:30 am, finally reached the summit for the sunrise. Amazing experience. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Petit PalaisPetit Palais in the evening, based on my life drawing in July 2018 in Paris. Oil on canvas 40x60cm. | JingWu Road 75A tribute for my grandma and the place I grew up with her. From memory, oil on canvas, 40*60cm. |
Prage in WinterThe city of Prage in winter, it's one of the thickest painting I have even done. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | LisbonImpression of Lisbon, Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Begijnhof BredaA sunny day in Begijnhof Breda, South Netherlands, oil on canvas. 50x70cm. |
Boats Mooring in River ThamesBoats Mooring in misty river Thames, oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Basilica of Saint Nicholas in AmsterdamImpression of early dusk at Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Amsterdam, with historic reference too. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Pz IVPz IV in oil, 40x50 canvas. |
GiethoornWell, since I live in the Netherlands 🇳🇱, it makes sense to paint another Giethoorn landscape. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Dad in a churchImpression of my dad in a church, I miss him. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Snowy LandscapeWhite Christmassy landscape, oil on canvas 24x18cm. |
St John the Baptist ChurchImpression of St John the Baptist Church in mist, north-east Norfolk, view from the marsh. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Breda HarborAn overcast day in Breda harbor. Oil on canvas 70x100cm. | Rosengarten SteineggAutumn colour around the remote guest house of Rosengaten in the Italian dolomites. South Tyrol. The clouds and mist flooded the whole region, like a heavenly paradise. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. |
Leiden Hooglandse KerkView from De Burcht castle wall towards Leiden Hooglandse Kerk, oil on canvas 40x60cm. | Night in BredaImpression of evening in the Vismarkt in Breda. View towards the Grote Kerk. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | BrugesThe Belfort tower of Bruges in autumn, view from the canal. Oil on canvas 40x50. |
Sha ChiangmaiBeen working on this portrait for a while, huge changes made for the background. Colours still don't match the real piece. Oil on canvas 50*60cm. | Smoking ManA quick study of a smoking man, oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Snowy TrailIt's winter so it makes sense to paint a winter landscape. Based on my trip in Norway near Flam. Oil on canvas 50x80cm. |
Labrang MonasteryImpression of Labrang Monastery, the temple on the right is actually from impression. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Elm HillElm hill road, my favourite road in Norwich, first snow before Xmas, on my way home after work. The old tea house is on the left. Oil on canvas 100*60cm. | Mark V ChargingBritish Mark V charging through trenches. Oil on canvas 50x80cm. |
Zaanse SchaansA cloudy day in Zaanse Schaans in the Netherlands. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Hotpot and GarlicHotpot and garlic 🧄 on yellow table cloth, a study piece. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Rosengarten SunsetThe perfect sunset colour in Rosengarten, Tiers, the Italian Alps. Oil on canvas 40x60cm. |
Giza PyramidThe great Giza pyramid, completely based on my pen drawing. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Horses in MudHorses in mud, oil on canvas 50x70cm. Been to equestrian school a lot lately and inspired by these majestic animals. | Peak DistrictThe landscape of the peak district in the midlands through the window of the train. The large patch of clouds were shadowing the terrain. This piece is based on my digital painting back in 2016, when I was still working for games company in the midlands. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. |
Camerata Rco ConcertImpression painting of a Dutch band Camerata Rco live concert, oil on canvas 40x60cm. | ShaWoman in Sally dress, oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Walnut streetAn oil study of Walnut Street, Franklin in 1904, 50*70cm. |
Still LifeThe crown, rose and lamp. Life painting in my own house. Oil on canvas 40x50cm. | Breda EindstraatEindstraat after the rain. The street is where I live in the last 5 years. Pure impression, oil on canvas 60*100cm. | Red Sand BayRed Sand Bay, Zhuhai, near Macao. Completely based on my on location drawing in 2016, 40*50 cm, oil on canvas. |
Prague Vltava RiverImpression of Prague, view towards Vltava river. I visited this amazing city in 2011, oil on canvas 24x30cm. | Nanfangao TaiwanA dark and wet day in Nanfangao fishing dock, Taiwan. from a visit in October 2018. Oil on canvas, 100*70cm. | Nepal ManA portrait of a Nepal man, oil on canvas 50*60cm. |
Belgium woman in Ascension dayAn old Belgium woman dressed up in the parade of Ascension day in Bruges. Oil on canvas 50x60cm. | FlamThe impression of Flam, Norway, Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Snowy VillageA village in a snowy evening. Oil on canvas 50x80cm. |
Dutch landscape in StormDutch landscape in storm, Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | WatzmannThe golden sunset of Watzmann, Alps south of the village of Berchtesgaden. Completely based on my pen drawing in 2008. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Salisbury CathedralChristmas snow in Salisbury cathedral, oil on canvas 40*50cm. May you rest in heaven. |
DolomitesVery first painting of 2021, a good start, I was cluelessly painting some random clouds and came up this composition of Dolomites in South Tyrol, which I went twice and climbed the Seceda in the distance in deep snow. Oil on canvas 50*80cm. | TulipsTulips in Wilhelminapark in Breda. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Life Drawing StudioBuas students drawing life model in Daren painting studio in Beijing. Oil on canvas 70x100cm. |
Boat in BredaBoat on river Mark in Breda, oil on canvas, 30x40cm. | SeascapeA seascape near Norfolk coast, oil on canvas 50x80cm. | Praying BoyThe praying boy in candle light, memory from Chester cathedral. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. |
Norwich Bishop's BridgeThe view of Bishop's bridge towards Norwich cathedral at dusk. My father use to fish over river Wensum on the bridge. Oil on canvas 70x100cm. | Ukraine BuchaAn Ukraine soldier passing by a knocked out invader's tank. 26th March 2022. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Langkofel of DolomitesLangkofel is my favourite mountain range in the whole Dolomites. Oil on Canvas 50*80cm. |
La Rioja ImpressionImpression, La Rioja, oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Self portraitSelf portrait in 2021. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Peak District AfternoonPeak district afternoon, oil on canvas 50x80cm. |
Capri SunshineImpression of Sunny Capri, view from La Casa nel Bosco. Had a great time on this island. Oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Xitou TaiwanThe impression of Xitou, in Taiwan, a lovely forest scenery with vivid colour. Oil on canvas, 50*70cm. | Meiji ShrineTokyo, Meiji shrine. I captures this well dressed Japanese man with a brief case, holding an umbrella standing in the rain. Every few meters he turned around and salute to the direction of the emperor's palace. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. |
Oberwesel ImpressionThe pure impression of Oberwesel in autumn, the valley along river Rhein. Oil on canvas 60*120cm. | Dutch BoyA quick portrait of a Dutch boy in peasants costumes. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Appenzell switzerlandThe vivid summer colour in Swiss Alps, Oil on canvas 50*70cm. Near Appenzell. |
XuefengshanThe mountain range of Xuefengshan in the south west of Hunan, elevation nearly 2000 meters with plenty terraces of rice fields . Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Naples Old TownThe impression of a perfect sunny day in Naples, the old town. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Capri SunsetCapri sunset, oil on canvas 50*70cm. |
Holyrood ParkOne of my favourite place in the world, Holyrood park in Edinburgh, where I started, came to this majestic city 21 years ago, walked up to the mountain many times. View from Calton hill. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Matterhorn TrailsImpression of trails in Matterhorn. Oil on canvas, 30*60cm. | MomA painting for my Mom. Oil on canvas, 30*40cm. |
MatterhornThe great Matterhorn, Zermatt, stuck in Switzerland for 6 days, lost my luggage, denied boarding for Hong Kong flight, everything went against me in the last few days. But the amazing Swiss Alps still there. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Xiangxi HousesHouses in Xiangxi, oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Snowy ForestThe snowy alpine forest in the foothills of Dolomite. Oil on canvas, 50*70cm. |
The BondingThe bonding, oil on canvas 30*40cm. | GiethoornImpression of canals in Giethoorn, in northern Netherlands, based on my drawing from last year, oil on canvas 80*60cm. | GannanThe vast landscape of Gannan Tibet plateau with snow mountains in the distance. Complete impression. Oil on canvas 60*100cm. |
Hertog Hendriklaan in BredaHertog Hendriklaan in winter, Breda. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | Tower Bridge in the eveningLondon Tower Bridge impression in the evening. Oil on canvas 50*80cm. | Vase and Dry FlowersLife painting, vase and dry flowers. Oil on canvas 50*80cm. |
Populus TreeThe golden populus tree, oil on canvas 50*80. The client took another piece and left this one. | Edinburgh at DuskEdinburgh at dusk, view from Calton Hill, oil on canvas 50x70cm. | Nolfolk LandscapeNolfolk landscape, oil on canvas 100*60cm. |
Sunny Day in ChaniaA sunny day of Crete island, view from top of Chania, based on life drawing in February 2023. Oil on canvas 50x70. | Zaanse SchaansZaanse Shaans, from a visit in the summer of 2017, always love to paint windmills, oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Kinderdijk ImpressionKinderdijk impression, oil on canvas, 50*80cm. |
Norfolk CoastThe Norfolk coast from imagination, I added the house and boats from riverside in Norwich, close to where I live. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Seago StudyAn iteration of Seago study, Norfolk countryside. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | My Travel GearMy travel gear, still life, oil on canvas 50*60cm. |
Breda HavenBreda Haven, the city I live and love. I have always wanted to paint the haven. impression of oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Bishops's BridgeThe sunset of Bishop's bridge in Norwich, oil on canvas 50*60cm. I miss Norwich. | ZhouLuo ValleyA typical mountainees village in Hunan, with layers of rice fields and farm houses nearby streams. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. |
Untitled LandscapeRandom landscape, based on Japanese watercolour. Oil on canvas, 50*80cm. | Bhaktapur Durbar Square02_SThe historical Bhaktapur Durbar Square in Nepal, visited in 2019 after the devastating earthquake. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Breda MastbosSunny windy day near Mastbos Breda. Impression, oil on canvas 40*60cm. |
Black Temple ThailandMonks in front of the black temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand, oil on canvas 40*60cm. | RonnyRonny in a meeting, oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Frank on the TrainFrank on the train, based on earlier pen sketch from a visit to Rhein valley. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. |
Self PortraitSelf portrait during the coronavirus quarantine time, oil on canvas 40*50cm. | ChefchaouenChefchaouen, a blue jewellery in northern Morocco, visited in 2017. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Amalfi CoastAmalfi coast, Italy. Pure impression from a trip in 2016. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. |
Flower studyFlower study, oil on canvas 30*40cm. | Royal Albert DockRoyal Albert Dock in winter. Liverpool. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. | Me109Me 109. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. |
Qinghai S314Impression of Qinghai Tibet plateau and Gobi desert, From a road trip last week. Painted with some great Old Holland intense oil colours for the sky and clouds. Oil on canvas 60*100cm. | Horsham WoodsAutumn trees in the outskirts of Horsham, West Sussex. Completely based on my life drawing back in November 2007 when I was working at Creative Assembly. Oil on canvas 40x60cm. | Beijing HutongHutong in Beijing, late autumn. From life drawing and memory. Oil on canvas, 50*60cm. |
Jinshanling_GreatWall2019_01SJinshanling Great Wall. Autumn colour and light. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Pont NeufPont neuf in Paris, painted after my visit in 2009 and 2017. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Breda Watergate in FogThe haven, the Spanish Watergate in Breda, impression of foggy morning. Oil on canvas 50*60cm. |
Medieval BattleMedieval battle scene, oil on canvas 70*100cm. | Jinshanling AutumnThe foothill scenery in late autumn of Jinshanling, where the magnificent Great Wall is. Oil on canvas, 30*40cm. | Western HunanWestern Hunan, pure impression and memory work. 30 Minutes only, Oil on canvas 60*40cm. |
BUAS TulipsGorgeous fresh tulips sent by BUAS, life oil painting on canvas, 40*50cm. | Breda River MarkRiver mark towards centre Breda. Oil on canvas 30*60cm. | Hertog HendriklaanLife painting in the morning of Hertog Hendriklaan Breda, the road to my office everyday. Easel on the back of my bike. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. |
Rome LampEpic street lamp design in Rome, based on life drawing in Rome in 2016, oil on canvas, 40*60cm. | Kasteel BouvigneKasteel Bouvgine in autumn, I reworked on this piece and polished the colour from my life painting. It's a beautiful and elegant place to visit in any season. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Brugges ImpressionBruges, my all time favourite medieval town, From pure memory and impression. Oil on canvas, 30*40cm. |
Laundry Manlaundry man in Sri Lanka, oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Welcome Sinter KlasKids welcome Sinter Klas in Breda in 2017. Oil on canvas 50*60cm. | South TyrolSunny day of Dolomite in South Tyrol, Loosely based on location and my life drawing. Oil on canvas. 40*60cm. |
Lothar PortraitThe portrait of Lothar Matthaus, based on my pen drawing in 2002. | Fields in central TaiwanFields in Central Taiwan from pure memory, oil on canvas 40*60cm | Breda NetherlandsThe city of Breda from North. Pure impression. Oil on canvas 20*30cm. |
Flam FjordsNorwegian fjords in Flam, impression from memory, oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Aifei the puppyThe cute little puppy Aifei, oil on canvas. | Selfi 2020First painting in 2020, self portrait. Oil on canvas 50*60cm. |
Taiwan CoastFarmers working in fields in Kenting, South Taiwan. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. | JiufenThe impression of Jiufen old street. My passion for Taiwan never ends. Oil on canvas, 40*60cm. | Statue in GentImpression of a worker in Gent, Belgium. Completely based on my sculpture drawing in Gent, 2017. Oil on canvas 50*70cm. |
Tetouan MoroccoThe market square of the Medina in Tetouan, Morocco. The actual square is much smaller. Oil on canvas, 50*70cm. | Monk in Labrang monasteryMonk in Labrang monastery lit up the oil lamp. Gannan Tibet territory. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Labrang TempleMorning in Labrang temple in Gannan Tibetan territory, oil on canvas 40*50cm. Based on life drawing in 2016 |
03_2ndDetention_FinalSLife in the 2nd detention, 3rd cell. Memorable time and certainly unforgettable experience to see those eyes, harsh condition undescribable. Based on life drawings. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | MastbosLife painting in a wet day in Mastbos, Breda, late autumn. Oil on canvas 30*40cm. | Self PortraitSelf portrait in front of a mirror in the bathroom. Oil on canvas 40*50cm, 3hours. |
Shoreham by seaShoreham by sea, England. From my life painting back in 2007. Oil on canvas 40*60cm. | Civil WarQuick study of movie clip, oil on canvas 40*50cm, | My HandsImpression of my hands holding paint brush. Oil on canvas 40*50cm. |
River Mark in BredaThe view on my way to work, river Mark in Breda, oil on canvas, 30*40cm. | Breda Rainy NightOil on canvas, 40*60cm. | Bacharach on RheinBacharach by Rhein in Germany, oil on canvas, 40*60cm. |
ZhangJiajieSummer in Zhangjiajie, China, oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Kandy SriLankaKandy, Sri Lanka. Based on life drawing by Kandy lake, love the tropical colours and scenery. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. | Jade Emperor TempleThe Jade Emperor temple in Chongqing, Sichuan, China, one of the very few ancient Tao temple in China. Oil on canvas, 60*80cm. |
Chamonix AlpsThe Alps in Chamonix, France. Oil on canvas 40*60cm, based on several studies from the Easter trip to Chamonix. | Miao Village ImpressionImpression of Miao village in West Hunan, China. Oil on canvas, 30*40cm. | Girl's portraitAn impression and expressive painting of a friend. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. |
Woods in NorwichNorwich cathedral from distance. Based on early colour sketch and composition. Oil on canvas, 30*40cm. | Mom when she was 68Portrait for mother's day, a bit late but this will do. Oil on canvas, 40*50cm. Based on early colour pencil and pen drawing. | Hallstatt SunriseSunrise Hallstatt, oil on canvas, 40*50cm. Based on Life drawing and impression. |
Merriment of Summer40*60cm oil on canvas, completely based on my digital painting back in 2013 | Tiger DownThe track of the tiger tank was blown off. Oil on canvas, 30*40cm. | Norwich MarketWet day in Norwich market, from memory and impression, view from Jarrods store. Oil on canvas, 30*40cm. |
Euro194530*40cm oil on canvas. Battle in western Europe. | Chong QingCityscape of Chongqing, oil on canvas, 60*80cm. | Salzburg OutskirtSalzburg outskirts, Austria, oil on canvas, 40*50cm. |
JiufenView from Jiufen towards Keelung. Based on life drawing in Taiwan in 2013. Oil on canvas, 40*60cm. | Jingjing30*40cm, oil on canvas, the daughter of my friends in Norwich, reference used, | Giant Ficus TreeThe giant ficus tree in the summer, impression of Zhuhai, China. Oil on Canvas 60*80cm. |
Tea House in NorwichChris making coffee in old tea house in Elm Hill road, Norwich, based on my 2014 digital work. Oil on canvas, 60*80cm. | XiChang StreetBased on my life drawing in the old street of Changsha, China. Size 120cm*100cm, oil on canvas. | Wet day in BredaA wet weekend afternoon in Breda. 24*30cm, oil on canvas |
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