My favorite type of art to create is still life painting inspired by the Old Masters. I love painting flowers, fruit, glass, and simple everyday objects, exploring the beauty hidden within them through dramatic light and shadow. I am especially drawn to rich contrasts, deep colors, reflections, and atmosphere. My work often carries a sense of mystery and memory, where light represents the present and shadow reflects the past. Creating art is both emotional and meditative for me.

I find inspiration in everyday objects, childhood memories, nature, flowers, music, and the quiet emotions carried through light and shadow. I am deeply inspired by the techniques of the Old Masters and the way they transformed ordinary scenes into timeless moments. I also find inspiration in reflections, dramatic contrasts, and atmosphere. Often, inspiration comes from simple moments—a flower on a table, a memory, a certain color, or the feeling created by music and silence.

With $25,000, I would invest in expanding my artistic practice and creating opportunities to share art with others. I would build a stronger studio space, purchase professional materials, and continue studying advanced painting techniques. I would also work toward becoming an Art Therapist, focusing on helping children navigate emotional and personal challenges through creativity and self-expression. Part of the funding would support workshops, exhibitions, and educational programs that make art