Art has always been my passion and escape. Growing up poor, it helped me cope, express myself, and turn nothing into something meaningful.
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Art has always been my escape—it pulls me out of reality and into a world where anything feels possible. What I love most is being able to create across so many different mediums. That versatility lets me push boundaries, mix styles, and bring ideas to life in unique ways. Blending different forms of art has been an amazing journey, and it’s something I truly thrive on. I’ve been fortunate enough to turn that passion into my livelihood, making a living from art since I was 17.
Where do you find inspiration?The world, the people, and everything around me inspire what I create—I take what I see and turn it into my own vision. Tattooing is my foundation and where so many of my designs come to life. I love pulling inspiration from different cultures and art styles, then blending it all with a piece of who I am. It feels endless—everywhere I look, there’s something that sparks a new idea.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d pay off my mom’s house—it’s only about $18K—and with whatever’s left, I’d put it toward building my dream art studio at home. I’ve got bigger projects in mind, and right now I’m painting in my living room, so the house definitely looks like a mad artist lives here sometimes haha.
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