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"Day in the Work Life": Art for Sale

On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our regular look at how folks trade time for money -- we go canvas-gazing with an art consultant.

Art Consultant Troy Thompsen, enjoying his job. The next few slides depict paintings from some of his favorite up-and-coming artists. (Photo: Courtesy Thompsen Art Group)

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