Oil painting has become a way for me to show nature and myself intertwining into each other, possibly to the point where we blur together.
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I’ve always leaned towards oil paint because it allows me to take something I only see in my head and get it down onto the canvas to create a whole new world that would otherwise never be seen.
Where do you find inspiration?My mom has always been my inspiration as she used to be an oil painter, mostly creating peaceful landscapes. My other, most obvious inspiration is nature because I have so much appreciation and care for it.
What would you do with $25,000?Right now, I’m a junior attending Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and this money would not only help my education, but help me create more large pieces of art.
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