When I create art is a flow state for me. I always get amazed with the art I do. U give me an idea and I give you imagination.
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Realism art is where I thrive. I feel like I can create anything when I’m working in that style. My mind naturally breaks things down into layers of shading and shaping, and I love watching those pieces slowly come together into one unified image. It definitely takes patience and trust in the process, but I’m willing to give that every time because the final result never disappoints.
Where do you find inspiration?For me, it started when I was a little girl. I always had that “magical hand” that could draw anything I imagined. I was surrounded by people who supported me and were genuinely amazed by what I created. That encouragement shaped me, it made me believe in my gift and pushed me to keep growing as an artist.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest in myself. I’d use that money to build new skills, expand my creativity, and create on a much bigger scale. Anything that helps me grow, evolve, and elevate my craft that’s where the investment would go.
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