I create to move people through beauty, helping them feel peace, joy, love, and the wonder of God’s creation.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite art to create includes Western cowboy lifestyle scenes, nature and mountain landscapes, golf scenes, and classic car imagery. I’m drawn to subjects that carry memory, beauty, stillness, and emotion — scenes people don’t just look at, but feel.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration by observing the wonder of life and God’s creation — in changing light, open landscapes, quiet moments, hardworking people, and the beauty often overlooked. I try to capture the feeling and emotion of real life on canvas so others can experience peace, memory, joy, and stillness when they see it.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use $25,000 to pay down debt, repair my vehicle, and strengthen my creative studio with better tools, materials, and resources. I would also invest in travel, exploring new landscapes, cultures, and everyday moments that could inspire future artwork.
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