I create art because I feel like I have a deep need to communicate. When stunned in silence art speaks.
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I like to create oil paintings. I use real models but create a dreamlike world around them they interact with. I also find learning about and creating my own paints from pigments very compelling and connects me to the earth and history.
Where do you find inspiration?I have a lot going on in my head but I also really enjoy learning about and interacting with other cultures. I’ve even gone so far as to learn the Chinese language. I like people and really find portraiture a timeless way to capture something special about someone.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use it to open an art therapy space. I would love to have people come in and heal and calm their nervous systems. I would also like to research pigments in area and hire models for future work.
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