Creating art is an act of divine oneness with the universe. I find my souls purpose in the art of making something beautiful & meaningful.
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My mystical high-fantasy creatures I feel are best expressed through traditional painting and drawing. I love the chaos in the beauty of the mark making. Happy accidents are one of my favorite muses to play with.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration is found in everyday life. Nature, animals, people, landscapes in your own backyard. It never turns off. I usually carry a sketchbook everywhere I go so I don’t miss the moment when I need to capture an idea that literally feels like it Wawa’s just waiting for me to render in onto the page.
What would you do with $25,000?Publishing a passion book project about dragons based off the periodic table of elements. This would be an exciting take on fantasy merged with education about the natural world. A studio renovation would allow me to work more productively and efficiently. I have tools and materials that are out dated and could use an update. Taking time off to travel and gather material for a new body of work I can then promote to potential clients, galleries, and market to in person shows/on my website.
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