At five, my great-grandmother gave me a brush. She’s passed on, but through art, her spirit lives in everything I create.
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I primarily create acrylic paintings on canvas, with a focus on realism, which is closest to my heart. It’s the style I grew up loving and the one my great-grandmother and I used to paint together. Through my work, I try to capture in a way that feels honest, detailed, and timeless.
Where do you find inspiration?I’m inspired by God’s creations—the quiet beauty of nature, from open skies to the smallest details often overlooked. My art is my way of preserving those peaceful, fleeting moments.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I would pour it into creating art that reconnects people with the beauty we often overlook—nature, stillness, and human connection. I want to travel, create, and share work that feels grounding in a fast-moving world, while also giving back through community art experiences that bring people together.
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