Art gave me the ability to turn my intense emotions, ideas, and inner conflicts into something the world can see and feel without words.
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My favorite type of art to create is figurative oil paintings that typically lean dark and are rooted in realism using dramatic light and shadow to evoke a cinematic quality, all with the goal to recognize emotionally driven stories that explore identity and internal conflict.
Where do you find inspiration?I draw heavily from my life and the beauty I may find in others. My painting becomes a place that I can finally use to give my pain a name, reflect, and find meaning in chaos. I realized that’s why I started out in the beginning, taking heavily from cinema to capture the moments where strength and vulnerability exist side by side.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to invest in my education and create an environment that supports both my creative and intellectual growth. Continuing school is important to me, not just for technical growth, but to deepen my understanding of storytelling and the human experience. Just as important, I would use part of the funding to move into a more stable and supportive environment, one that would allow me the clarity and space to create.
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