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Rufina Smile

Here is an interview with the talented Rufina Smile of Odessa, Ukraine who provided us with the stunning watercolor of Tony Huggins’ 1934 Ford coupe (Tucson, AZ) for our Artist Showcase feature.

When did you become interested in painting/drawing?

I’ve been drawing since early childhood. I studied

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