Art is part of my DNA—it’s just in there, always has been. I don’t create because I have to, I create because I don’t know how not to.
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I love realism. Being able to create something that makes people do a double take—like, “wait… that’s not a photo?”—that’s the best part. I’m addicted to the challenge and the level of detail it takes to pull it off.
Where do you find inspiration?I wish I had a cool, poetic answer for this, but the truth is—it’s kind of everywhere and nowhere at the same time. It tends to come from everyday moments, things I see, feel, or connect with. I’m more driven by the urge to create than a single source of inspiration.
What would you do with $25,000?After recently stepping away from a 25-year corporate career to pursue art full-time, this would be a game-changer. I would invest it directly back into my business—expanding my offerings, refining my craft, and creating new opportunities to grow and evolve as an artist.
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