I have visions that overwhelm me. I paint them in part to know if other people have seen them and also to leave a record
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I like to create paintings, challenging the languages of surrealism, abstraction, romanticism, and Impressionism hopefully into a cohesive form
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration first and foremost in the process of painting, both technically and mentally exploring the fine lines between personal ego, the unconscious, and a respect for my contemporaries and fellows. The previous battle then extends itself to communicate externally, to be of use.
What would you do with $25,000?I would pay for my studio in advance and take time away from work so that I can explore new processes and push my work to the next level. This would include materials, and labor for an idea that has been cooking for a while.
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