Connect What is your favorite type of art to create?

I love creating anything that can make people smile, pause, and feel something. For me, art is about connection turning everyday spaces, objects, and moments into something a little more joyful, colorful, and meaningful. I’m especially drawn to creating work that people can live with and experience daily, whether that’s a mural that transforms a space, or a small piece they can hold, gift, or share. I like when art feels alive when it tells a story, sparks a memory, or simply brightens someone’s

Where do you find inspiration?

I’m a very sensitive and observant person, so I’m constantly noticing the little details, emotions, and moments that others might overlook. A lot of my work comes from questioning, feeling, and trying to understand what’s around me and within me. Sometimes it’s something as simple as a color in the sky, a conversation, or an energy in a space. For me, inspiration isn’t something I go out and look for… it’s something I’m always living in.

What would you do with $25,000?

I want to bring art into everyday life through an art vending machine something unexpected, accessible, and full of real stories. A space where people can discover unique pieces while directly supporting small artists like myself. Beyond that, I dream of creating a studio where artists can connect, collaborate, and feel less alone. Not just creating art, but building a community where creativity can truly live and be shared.