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“I think for an artist there are so many things to make pictures of now, that everyone else may be suffering, but at least artists will just be stimulated by it all.”

Quote by Eric Drooker

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Eric Drooker is an American painter known for his unique artistic style and rich imagination. His works blend elements of surrealism and street art, often addressing social and political issues. Born in 1958, Drooker began his artistic career in New York City, where he grew up with a passion for art. more

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