Queen of Bedtime Stories

By Sharon James 2024

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This self portrait depicts how my children like to adorn me whilst I read them stories before bed.

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Dont burst my bubble 1738870412

Don’t Burst My Bubble

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Apocalypse of Emptiness AKA Breakfast

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Watermelon Smile

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