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“I have never painted as well as I thought I should, so frustration came early.”

Quote by Thomas S. Buechner

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Thomas S. Buechner

Thomas S. Buechner, born on September 25, 1926, and passed away on June 13, 2010, was a notable figure with an unknown profession or category. more

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