Every pencil line and brush stroke gives me purpose. Art allows me to express imagination through limitless color and texture.
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The bold, vibrant colors of markers and the smooth brush strokes of paint capture my interest. My favorite art medium is drawing, and I started by simply drawing in sketchbooks. Over time, I have developed my skills and learned that art is about perspective.
Where do you find inspiration?My biggest inspiration has been wildlife and nature because I care about it deeply as I do each piece I create. Also my inspiration with creating art comes from experiences I have been through that have a deep meaning in my life as well as others being able to relate. Art brings people together whether because of its beauty or being able to relate to it.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000 I would put that money towards my education. I am about to go to college, and it would help out a lot with everything college requires me to pay for. I work hard toward all of my goals, and I will always value my education.
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