Art succeeds where words fail. The human hand holds power to go beyond those limits. To me, art is more than creation—it’s communication.
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I wouldn’t limit my art to one type. When I feel the need to express myself, I create whatever feels right in the moment. If I had to choose what speaks to me most, it would be drawing with alcohol markers and writing poetry. Although, I’ve learned many different techniques these two often help me express myself to my desire.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everything—beauty, ugliness, innocence, and what people would rather ignore. There’s depth in the smallest moments most overlook. People notice the art but rarely the source. What I create isn’t magic—it’s reflection. It only holds weight because something real gave it meaning.
What would you do with $25,000?If I won $25,000, I’d take it as the motivation to start living differently—not to become famous, but to step outside the ordinary life I was taught to accept. I want to wake up in new places, see unfamiliar things, and do what once felt impossible. This money wouldn’t just be a prize, it would be the push I need to become something my younger self couldn’t imagine and my future self would be proud of. I want to live every day like my last, and love it like my first.
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