My art is about capturing a feeling, something expansive, and hard to put into words, and translating it into a visual form that resonates.
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I’m most drawn to creating abstract mixed media paintings that combine colour, geometry, line work, and layered detail. I love the freedom abstract art offers, allowing intuition and structure to exist together within the same piece. My process involves building multiple layers using acrylic paint, geometric tools, and metallic oil markers to create depth, movement, and intricate visual experiences.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in nature, sacred geometry, and quiet moments of deep connection. Much of my work begins when I tune into something greater than myself—a higher consciousness, an unseen intelligence, a universal language expressed through pattern, energy, colour, and form. Creating becomes both a meditation and a dialogue, where intuition guides the process and each layer reveals something waiting to be discovered.
What would you do with $25,000?If awarded $25,000, I would donate 25% to local children and youth art programs to help inspire creativity and self-expression in the next generation. I would strategically invest the remaining funds into exhibitions, art shows, marketing, and professional opportunities to increase exposure, expand my audience, and create long-term growth and sustainability in my career as a professional artist.
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