Sharpening My Pencils
by Emma Gibbs De Oliveirain 🎭️ Culture
Sharpening My Pencils
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Welcome to Sharpening My Pencils. The creative home of Emma Gibbs De Oliveira. From the heart insight, process and ideas. Sharing stories, connection and building community through creative practices.
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About Emma Gibbs De Oliveira
I'm an artist from the sunny shores of Southend on Sea, Essex. My artistic practice journeys across many mediums as my curiosity for how things work leads the way. It’s time to sharpen our pencils ✏️
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