Art is my connection to the universe, and my place within it. Through the most challenging times in my life, art has helped me find peace.
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My favorite art to create are works that embraces color, and shine light through the weight of darkness. It's the world around us when we actually take a moment to appreciate it.
Where do you find inspiration?I've always felt emotions very deeply & have used art as a way to translate what I have trouble putting into words. For a while, I was over-thinking myself into a box, & put far too many expectations on myself. That was when I realized that If I'm being hard on myself, I'm taking away what I love the most about art. I love the beautiful colors, textures, imperfections, & the beauty in creating that has helped pull me out of the darkness. & if I'm enjoying my process, it will translate in my art.
What would you do with $25,000?I'm just trying to survive and become my best self lol This money would help me invest in the next step of my creative journey. I'm at the stage in my life, where I'm ready to reconnect with the art community & move into a space that will allow me to do that
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