My desire to create comes from a passion to combine aspects of the natural world in unusual ways, to give them a second chance to be adored.
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My creative passion is lit by the prospect of infusing ideas and materials together in ways that aren't necessarily obvious. My favorite type of art to create is something in which I can combine an array of natural materials together and transform them into something enchanting ✨️. I enjoy discovering the harmony that arises from the unification of seemingly disparate elements.
Where do you find inspiration?What really gets my inspirations flowing is recognizing the unrealized potential of the materials I am working with. Be it unique sticks, crystals, flowers, leaves, ferns, or vines, it's the possibilities I see in the combination of these seldomly fused elements that really sparks my heart to create. I like to celebrate the beauty in the overlooked and ofter discarded elements of nature, transforming them into captivating pieces of art that redefines their value, and captivates the imagination.
What would you do with $25,000?I'm grateful to be of the mindset that money is just a tool, and not the goal. I feel a sense of getting "paid" the entire time that I am creating because of how satisfying it is to be enthralled in the process and bring these creations into existence. I know that money is also a part of it, and $25,000 would allow me the ability to experience some financial peace of mind, which would in turn create an environment that would allow me to explore even more ideas in which to push the boundaries.
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