I’m most drawn to impressionism and expressionism—the freedom, movement, and emotion they allow feels limitless. I love painting to music, letting each brushstroke follow the rhythm and emotions I feel in the moment. It almost feels like movement on canvas. I also enjoy mixed media, layering textures and elements to create depth, energy, and a story within each piece.

I find inspiration in quiet moments—the kind that invite me to pause and allow myself to feel. I look to the sky as a reminder that light always exists, even behind the heaviest clouds. Nature inspires me through its cycles of resilience, growth, and renewal. The ocean brings me peace with its rhythm and vastness. Music allows me to release emotion through movement and color. I’m also inspired by wildlife and the freedom they embody, living fully present within the world around them.

With $25,000, I would want to create a space rooted in love and light—where children in the system feel safe and seen. Through art, music, dance, and animal therapy, they could heal in their own way, with no pressure to choose a specific outlet. For those only drawn to sports, I’d create opportunities and scholarships to help them grow in what they love. I would also begin a program where they can help raise service dog puppy prospects, building purpose, connection, and light within themselves.