Hi! I'm a nonprofit street chalk artist. I create colorful temporary masterpieces in unsuspected public spaces to bring smiles to strangers
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love whimsical and colorful chalk art relavent to nature and animals, I also enjoy creating 3D chalk art as well. I strive to create positive and uplifting temporary art in unsuspected places. My artwork always has a special meaning behind it and is mainly created to uplift others and bring joy to the public. I especially enjoy volunteering for community projects that aim to help bring awareness to suicide prevention and aide in helping the less fortunate in my surrounding areas.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration from nature, animals, my personal battle with depression, and my firm faith in the Lord. I lost my only brother to suicide in 2014 & it has greatly impacted the overall purpose of almost every piece I create. I know what it's like to live in the "dark" grips of sadness and isolation, so I am deeply inspired by the many colors of the rainbow & the amazing beauty of our planet Earth. If my art touches at least one person & they choose not to end their life, I'm already a winner.
What would you do with $25,000?If I were to win the grand prize, I would add it to my investment to fulfill a lifelong goal of owning a motorhome and travelling the great United States creating street chalk art in unsuspecting places to put a smile on faces everywhere! I have worked with multiple suicide prevention organizations and would not hesitate to donate a portion of the winnings to these important causes to help end the stigma surrounding mental illness and get the word out that there is always hope!! โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
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