I create art because it’s a part of me. My art does not exist w/out me and I w/out it. I create as I breathe.
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Dark fantasy that combines beauty with the bizarre and eerie. I love taking things that are seen as dark or creepy and adding elements of beauty to make dark art more inviting to a larger audience.
Where do you find inspiration?In video games, anime, cartoons and artists that I follow on social media. I love the world of fantasy and creating unique characters and environments. I like to challenge myself and push past my limitations and try new things.
What would you do with $25,000?My family has felt a lot of financial strain these past few years. My wife works a full-time job and I am a stay at home dad. I’ve made art my part-time business doing shows and conventions, and finding commission work here and there. But we really only have one steady income. What I would love is for the $25k to be in our savings and to help propel our future and put us on a good path to financial stability. I don't care to spend it on any specific thing.
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