I think it’s something you’re born with — a desire you can’t walk away from. It’s a part of you
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Of course, it’s drawing. I’m really drawn to bodies, forms, movement, and beauty. Capturing a moment and filling it with meaning and aesthetics brings incredible satisfaction. Of course, some people will say there’s photography, but it seems like they’ve never stood in front of a painting in real life — paintings carry a powerful energy full of emotion, feelings, and thought. It’s a completely different experience
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration is always there, it never goes away — only the theme behind a series of paintings can change. Inspiration usually comes from the area you want to express. For me, it’s people. Interacting with people and the passing of time gives me the drive to create
What would you do with $25,000?It’s great support for bringing ideas to life. Many of the people I’d like to draw live in different states. For my paintings, I try to build the story and concept before I even start — a lot happens behind the scenes, from choosing materials and scouting locations to traveling and renting things, for example to create photo references, etc.
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