I first started as a young child, drawing to escape. As I got older, I did it to get better at my craft. Then I started doing it for therapy
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I'm a painter, but I love all types of mediums. I use acrylics and my focus is figurative art, portraiture and ancient symbolism.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in nature, ancient cultural mythology and folklore. I also find it in self exploration and psychology.
What would you do with $25,000?I would travel to other parts of the world. Ive never had the opportunity to go to another place which is why I'm so interested in other cultures and I think it would be great to experience them in person.
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