Abstractions Final Project

 Abstractions Project




Sunny Side Up




Welcome to the Jungle




I Look in People's Windows





Wolfe Mountains




Freebasins



Spotted Metal




Husk of Corn




Flower (Actually a Straw Hat)




Doohickey




Battlefield

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