Art is my outlet, I grew up in Los Angeles but later moved to a city where I experienced culture shock, painting is my form of belonging.
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I grew up being influenced by a variety types of art and went thru many stages. Recently I paint organic abstract art using simple shapes and bold colors. Early years I liked design and architecture but also street art New York subway style graffiti.
Where do you find inspiration?Growing up in Los Angeles witnessing graffiti street art but also wild style graffiti on freight trains.I find inspiration in Architecture and buildings but also in nature and being out doors in the Sierra Nevada mountains. One of my main inspirations is also my dog who is my companion.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest in getting an artist studio/living space where I can create and be at home with my dog and also have space to create new paintings and work more prolifically. Also I would like to pay off my car which I use to travel and spend outdoors to get inspiration for my paintings. Purchase a quality projector and audio equipment to be able to have community movie nights and play movies on a big screen.
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