I have created art in various forms, drawing, painting & music most of my life. It’s a release, an escape and means of expressing myself.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Abstract enamel pouring; nature & wildlife such as whales, cardinals, lions, etc; occasionally doing portraits; comic book style art
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration is a mental state for me- I use it as a calming, meditative tool a lot to clear my mind or relax. I have to be “in the mood” to create, whether it’s drawing, painting or making music. Once I am inspired though I will work on a project (or multiple projects) and shut the entire world out. Inspiration itself can come from a mood, a thought, something I saw or felt, or just an idea that pops in my head and won’t go away until I’ve given it life.
What would you do with $25,000?Some would go to some art supplies I want to experiment with to expand my horizons, some might go towards recording studio fees, and anything else would probably go towards a big trip my wife and I have been planning for many years to Norway and other parts of Scandinavia.
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