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Char Downs

Creating Art is my life blood. It defines who I am visually and spiritually. It speaks volumes about what I can’t verbally articulate.

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I am a mixed media artist. Mixed media on any good paper is my favorite way of working.

Where do you find inspiration?

Everywhere.

What would you do with $25,000?

One third would go to a non-profit i am part of where i live and the other two thirds would be used to make my current art studio an all weather one so i can work there year-round.

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