Raised around LA’s murals and cultures, art shaped me. After losing my mom, creating became my way to process pain and express myself.
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I’m drawn to colorful, expressive art like abstract painting, but I don’t stick to just one form. I like painting, drawing, sculpting anything I can work with my hands. My style really depends on my mood, and I like being able to turn feelings into something visual and tangible.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration finds me everywhere in motion, in emotion, in people, in love and longing. I see it in food, in nature, in oceans, in animals, in the quiet and in the chaos. It shifts with my feelings. Whether I’m painting, writing, or sculpting, something always speaks to me. I don’t really search for inspiration it finds me.
What would you do with $25,000?If I were given $25,000, I would use it to provide security and a stable home for my children and family while also investing in my art. My goal is to build a foundation where I’m not just surviving, but growing. I want to use part of it to develop my skills, purchase supplies, and start turning my creativity into income. This opportunity would help me take a real step forward, share my work professionally, and build a sustainable path for my future and my family.
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