I started painting at 48. It’s never too late to start something new. My art is full of realism, emotion, and sincerity.
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My favorite form of art is realistic portrait painting and drawing.
Where do you find inspiration?I love realism and create portraits of people and animals whose sincerity resonates with me: depth, truth, and emotions that cannot be faked. This inspires me to convey all of it on paper so that the portrait “speaks.” Each of my paintings has its own real story. I often asked myself why I am so drawn to this, and I realized that I was missing sincerity in real life. Many people note that they can feel a soul in my works.
What would you do with $25,000?If I won $25,000 in a competition, I would use part of the money to help my cousin — she really needs it right now: she has a small child, and her mother is battling cervical cancer. I would save another part as a down payment to buy a home for my family.
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