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Tales Long Gone. This mixed-media painting by Nancy Marple continues a series focusing on our heritage. It is a complex painting in which the layers of paint and charcoal recall layers of time. Rich colors, multiple textures, and solid shapes represent messages. The messages are stories from our own families and legends from long ago. More of the artist’s work can be seen at http://www.nancymarple.com.