I love creating art because it is my passion—it always has been. I live, breathe, and connect with every piece of art I create; for me, art
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The truth is that I love all forms of artistic expression, but I gravitate more toward painting. I have been a tattoo artist for over 11 years now, and I have been able to create incredible works of art on the skin.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes primarily from God, from nature, and from everything I perceive—from the vast expanse of the heavens and the earth; every ecosystem, every animal, and every element connects me to art.
What would you do with $25,000?The truth is that doing so would help a great number of children from the mountain regions where I grew up; I could also expand my efforts to help other children create art through programs such as a painting school.
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