Beauty stirs the soul because it bears a trace of the eternal. If my work has any worth, let it be in this: that it turns eyes toward God.
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My favorite thing to create is confidence in others—to encourage, equip, and inspire the people around me and then watch them create what God has placed in their hands. I also enjoy singing, songwriting, and painting on acrylic gesso board. As a Christian designer by trade, I love creating spaces for people—homes and environments that are both beautiful and meaningful, reflecting the One who designed us all.
Where do you find inspiration?The Word of God and the work of His hands are my greatest sources of inspiration. Creation is my classroom—filled with endless lessons in beauty, order, purpose, and design. I am also deeply inspired by the stories of the people around me. There is something sacred about translating life, testimony, and purpose into art that serves and supports those who live within it.
What would you do with $25,000?I dream of building an arts school called Redeeming Arts where creatives can learn, grow, and be supported in their God-given gifts through music, speaking, painting, design, acting, writing, etc. My goal is to create a safe community where artists find purpose, mentorship, and opportunities to serve others with their gifts, glorify God, and make an eternal impact in the lives of those around them.
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