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- ↑ Walsh, Daniella. "The Power of Art". Laguna Beach Magazine. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
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- ↑ "The Mosaic Arts International 2019 Juried Members Exhibition". The Society of American Mosaic Artists. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
- ↑ "Svelata". The Power of Words Project. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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