Checkmate Basket A107688 This vibrant acrylic piece was

This vibrant acrylic piece was painted on gallery-wrapped canvas with the image extending around the sides and features various polymers and washes

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The star-shaped bell shade is covered with Kevin O'Brien's willow fabric in the mango color

The pink granite shoreline is lined with dark spruce trees and the Belt of Venus brings a pink glow to the evening horizon as a full moon in pale rust hues kisses the shoreline

Checkmate Basket A107688 This vibrant acrylic piece wasThe "Checkmate Basket" is an artistic interpretation of the many moves played during a game of chess. Made with annealed steel wire, the black and white squares are created from layers of papers adhered together. Each square has a different diagram also made with paper: bold black and red lines on white, or more subtle white lines on black. A vintage button and glass bead complete the basket in the center of the base. The Checkmate Basket is strong,