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Ché Deas

Creating art is my purpose. I believe it should be accessible, sustainable, and meaningful—anyone can build a life in art.

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I love brush painting on canvas, paper, and anything I can find. I see primary colors as powerful forces that help me express how I view the world. I’m drawn to light, especially the highlights that bring scenes to life. I enjoy acrylic paint because its fast drying time creates energy and spontaneity. I also paint on everyday objects, believing anything can be a canvas and that art can transform even ordinary or discarded materials into something meaningful.

Where do you find inspiration?

I in my culture kicking it with my homies, i find it in everyday life—the way a tree catches the light outside my window, or how highlights and random shapes can form the body of a beautiful woman, or how shadows at night can become a whole city. Most of all, I’m inspired by the pain and happiness in the world right now. People seem lost, and we can be so wasteful. I want to show we don’t have to live like that—we can be less wasteful, more creative, and build something better for all of us.

What would you do with $25,000?

I would put together my dream first solo art show. I’ve had shows before, but this time I would truly be able to express my vision to the fullest. It would be a chance to present my work exactly how I imagine it, without compromise, and share a more complete version of my perspective. It would also help me support myself financially, probably even pay rent lol, and after that I would love to give back by donating to art charities that support other artists and creative communities.

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