I love to create art, as it allows me to explore myself, my experiences, and the world around me in ways that words can’t fully explain.
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EXPRESSIONISM is the art I like to create, I’ve struggled with expressing my self verbally my whole life. As a result, I express myself with my work. I love to be bold with my art, I create art that I call Vibrant Expressionism; I use color, composition, and themes in order to create expressive works that are significant to my journey. I want my art to feel alive, and empathetic to all those who view and have their own struggles getting through life.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the world around me. For example, the first time I heard Eddie Hazel’s music, or childhood games we used to play as children, trees(I love trees), times when I’m going through a rough period and I can’t get my thoughts together, triumphs, struggles, God, etc … It all plays a role in inspiring me and how I present myself artistically.
What would you do with $25,000?I would get my own studio space, help my family and continue my education.
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