Laura Birdsall
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Glass and Ceramics artist
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Laura Birdsall, Interior landscape Aqua[/caption]
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Laura Birdsall, Fruitful Cobalt Aqua[/caption]
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Laura Birdsall, Lime Turquoise Tall Pod[/caption]
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Laura Birdsall, Turquoise Fin Bowl[/caption]
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