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Local Linocut Artist Claims Relationship with His Gouge; Experts Baffled, But Mostly Concerned

A linocut artist has shocked the art world and local authorities by declaring a romantic relationship with his favorite V-shaped gouge, prompting psychological analysis and a bureaucratic headache.

Local Linocut Artist Accused of 'Existential Threat to Beige' with Bold Color Choices

A linocut artist's shockingly colorful depiction of radishes has ignited a scandal in the traditionally muted world of Willow Creek printmaking, sparking fears of a vibrant uprising and a potential beige apocalypse.