The Bottle Called Papillon
A family dinner, a bottle called Papillon, and a painting that never made it to a gallery wall.
Paintings that refuse resolution.
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They are meant to continue.
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Rules of Engagement V: The Offer Stands — Papayon | Oil on canvas 2026
Private Collection
Where Return Ends — Original art by Papayon | Oil on canvas 2026
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Encaustic & Resin
Where fire meets gloss. Wax, pigment, and preserved chaos.
Cyanotype
Images burned by light. Raw memory on paper.
Oil Painting
Tradition twisted. Texture, flesh, and time.
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In love with the "Draw"
I’m absolutely in love with the Draw! Something about the colors, the vantage point and even the ruggedness in the portrayal of this moment….i can’t stop staring at it thanks again!
Steven Dios
Collector
They’re about to hang it — can’t wait to have it up.
Dave N.
Awesome!
Dude I like the art and this is awesome!
Joey B.
Collector
Love it!
John Edmonson
It´s an investment
Nothing to thank me for — I’m also doing this as an investment. I know these works will rise in value.”
Rubén Velderrain, collector
Verified customer
Your work is iconic ! Send away I’m excited to see your new pieces and hopefully collect more in the future.
Jake C.
I've admired this piece on Artsy
I deeply admire the themes and stories Papayon tells through his art.
Cynthia G
Collector
Awesome, that is great!
Just wanted you to know this will be a piece I hold on to for the rest of my life, use it to tell stories and as a reminder/inspiration to myself each time I pass it in my home.
Brion Baker
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