I battle anxiety expressing myself verbally at times art was an avenue to express what I feel,and even humanly messages that'll reach people
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Certain concepts to execute,I find are best expressed through different mediums and so It varies. I've worked with charcoal, oil paint, pastels, and acrylic, and yet with each of them and their challenges, I am able to evoke my message through them sufficiently. But the the material that I find takes more time yet is emotional, Is that of oil and acrylic together. Seemingly odd mix but I have fun with it.
Where do you find inspiration?I look at creation and I think :" what can I learn from that?" And sometimes with that feeling I sit with that and I allow it to motivate my daily living or I'd use it to express myself with the skills I was gifted with. Sometimes with moments in life, amidst a struggle or a moment of light, I am moved to translate that story into painting.
What would you do with $25,000?Honestly, as young as I am, it's been a long time coming for my family and I and our challenges, but we've remained joyful. Not because of material things or things of the like. But I do appreciate the support that my family has given me and I would like to give back to them and support them and (really us) and in helping whatever circumstances, and also investing in my craft, and hopefully be able to share more of my work which I use to express stories of which I hope people can resonate with.
Vote for J.Thomas to become The People's Artist while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Art of Elysium in their mission to use art as a catalyst to help people triumph over difficult life challenges.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like The People's Artist, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.