I love to create art because it leaves traces of me in spaces I no longer exist. I can’t live forever but my art can.
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My favorite type of art to make is a twist between pinup and fantasy illustrations. I am also trained in oil and acrylic painting. The majority of my work is marker rendering on multimedia paper. The ladies that I draw reflect a sense of playfulness in identity. I want them to be alluring but with a twist.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration from so many things. I love to search for cosplayers on social media and reflect my findings in my work. I also find inspiration from alternative models. Especially woman who normally go against the grain with style or persona. Its nice to have such a catalog of choices with todays digital media.
What would you do with $25,000?If I had $25,000 dollars I would invest in my son and I. My little boy would be the first to reap the benefits of my art winnings. I would put it into a couple of things. Most likely a Roth IRA for both of us. A college fund for him. Then what's ever left over I would take him on a vacation and probably upgrade my art supplies. Not the most exciting answer but its an honest one.
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