{"title":"Original Artwork","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"butterfly-koi-original-colour-pencil-artwork","title":"Butterfly Koi - Original Coloured Pencil Artwork","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButterfly Koi is an original coloured pencil artwork on Bristol board by New Zealand artist Karena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a graceful butterfly koi viewed from behind, this artwork celebrates the flowing movement and elegance that make these fish so captivating to watch. 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