I create art to capture emotion, light, and beauty while connecting with myself and others.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I primarily work in oils painting portraits, though I also love painting flowers. The nuances of a flower are as expressive as a face.
Where do you find inspiration?Everywhere I look. Inspiration can come from a person, a flower, a storm, a memory or even a quiet moment in everyday life.
What would you do with $25,000?I work seven days a week using art to help people with autism, dementia, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, and other special needs find peace and confidence through creativity. Winning $25,000 would allow me to reduce my workload and dedicate more time to creating my own paintings while continuing to help others through art.
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