I was born to paint! It is a burning desire within me to create art that makes people happy and captures the beauty in our chaotic world!
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Landscapes of Florida marshes and the Florida Cracker cattlemen history!
Where do you find inspiration?All around me here in St Augustine, FL I see beauty! Abundant wildlife, to die for sunsets, expansive marshes, and of course cattle ranching!
What would you do with $25,000?During Covid I began teaching art to friends via Zoom on a donation basis. Both old & young enjoyed camaraderie as well as the ability to create something beautiful. They were able to escape their constraints of being shut in and forgot their woes while making lasting friendships! So much so, that I ended up with students from all over US, Hawaii, and Canada! If I won, I would once again teach those who might not otherwise be able to take lessons utilizing school workshops, Zoom, and more!
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