I've been painting on the street for over 30 years. I love to be in the moment and capture the happenings on the street for my inspiration.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Expressive figurative realism focused on emotion, whether through movement or human connection.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my inspiration in my surroundings as I paint on a busy city street. I use the sights, sounds, hustle and bustle of things going on around me to infuse the energy into my work in the moment. I am part of the happening in real time.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the money to help pay the medical bills for my 23yr old son who had Chiari Malformation and needed brain surgery.
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