I create art because my mind has always seen the world differently. Art made me realize different was never wrong.
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My favorite thing to do is make people laugh, I know I see things differently. As a kid - I was always imagining scenes, characters, and meanings other people didn’t notice (still LOL) I laugh at tiny moments no one else finds funny and turn "ordinary situations" into stories in my head. That perspective is my art. I love creating when I don't need to give answers - and if anyone asks about my art - I get the honor of saying, it's yours to tell. Vision is different for everyone, THIS IS LIFE.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the misunderstood. Imagination, animals, human behavior, awkward moments, late night thoughts, old movies, and everyday life IS ART. Growing up I knew and didn't CARE that my brain never moved in a straight line. Every teacher thought I was a lost cause. I notice details, emotions, patterns, and humor (ALWAYS listened to ME). Inspiration usually comes from observing life deeply turning difficult experiences into something meaningful, comforting, or funny. I never plan.
What would you do with $25,000?I chose zoo camp as a child. I dedicate my entire life to animals. So, I BADLY BLOOD SWEAT TEARS.. want to create a safe, peaceful place for neglected, abandoned, abused, or misunderstood animals to heal and be cared for properly. I’ve always connected deeply with animals because they communicate beyond words. It creates jobs, helps kids with school credits and volunteering plus education. This is my purpose. Art started it all, we're all artists...because life is our canvas.
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