I have a deep passion for being creative. It literally keeps me sane. I've been drawing since I could pick up a pencil.
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I love anything creative that I can get my hands on. Whether its painting, drawing, sculpting, doesn't really matter. I'm fairly certain I can make art out of literally anything. I used to arrange leaves into mandala patterns in the fall, and make large chalk paintings on my neighbors driveways when I was younger. I have recently been experimenting with 3dimensional additions to my paintings using construction mud and wire to create forms to paint.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration a lot of times from the struggles in my life. I have been through a lot of pain and suffering but I have managed to keep the promise I made to a close friend before he passed away. He asked me to promise "No Matter How Hard It Gets, Don't Let It Harden Your Heart." Most of my greatest pieces came from the depths of my despair, in losing a friend, in being abused most of my life, in losing and finding myself again and again. I create beautiful things from my darkest moments.
What would you do with $25,000?Honestly at this point I'd most likely invest in new ways to create like getting new sets of markers and pencils. I'd pay back my grandmother for her unwavering support through out my life. And I'd take a trip to go see my Dad and my other grandpa before he passes away if I can make it in time. (He's suffering from dementia and time is running out.
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