I fell in love with art as a kid, drawing with my grandma. She taught me to turn little moments into something beautiful.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I enjoy working across mediums—charcoal, pen, pencil, colored pencils, and Copic markers—but my strongest style is black-and-white stippling. I love the control and patience it requires, building depth and texture dot by dot.
Where do you find inspiration?I draw inspiration from my personal interests. I used to focus on portraits of my favorite artists, and I still love drawing cats whenever I can. I’m also an avid fantasy reader, and I enjoy bringing to life the characters and worlds I imagine while reading.
What would you do with $25,000?I would put it toward a home or small piece of property for stability, support my family. I’d also invest in my goal of becoming a tattoo artist, continuing to learn and working toward a position in a professional shop while creating a simple, meaningful life.
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