Art is how I feel like myself. It's something I've made my entire life, it's always been there for me. I've always been a creative.
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My favorite type of art to create is neo expressionism. I like to paint and draw, I went to school for illustration and I really like gallery art. I also make music as an independent recording artist so I'm a multidisciplinary artist.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my life experiences, the things I go through good or bad are all used to help fuel my ideas for my next piece. I grew up on the South side of Chicago and there's a lot of beauty to see and introspection to be had living here
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000 I would finally be able to buy myself a car so I wouldn't have to get on the bus to and from work. I would also use it to fund my art and music endeavors, travel, and pay my debt. I would go the more responsible route first before indulging, I'm just trying to better my life using the thing I love.
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