I love to create art because I feel deeply - being sensitive lets me transform emotion into something tangible that others can connect with.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love ALL kinds of art but painting is my absolute favourite. When I’m in my flow it often feels like I'm channeling, I never force an outcome I allow energy to move through me. I want my art to gently invite people inward - to notice what’s been sitting beneath the surface and give it permission to exist.
Where do you find inspiration?Everywhere. People, places, nature, energy, emotions, other peoples art, music, my work as a fertility nurse. There is inspiration quite literally everywhere if you slow down and simply pay attention. To exist is to be inspired. And honestly, sometimes inspiration comes after you start, not before.
What would you do with $25,000?Pay off debt, help my family, upgrade my art materials, move into a bigger creative space… so many things!
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