I'm very shy and introverted which leaves it hard for me to express myself. Art, music and poetry has been my way to bring out who I am.
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I've done so much art over the years. Mainly for others but what I like for myself are portraits with an Asian theme. I've always loved renaissance paintings and more modern fantasy paintings. Though I painted traditionally when I was younger I now mainly paint digitally. I've been a graphic artist and illustrator for over 40 years but I'm at a point in my life I can make art for myself without restriction.
Where do you find inspiration?I look for inspiration from what is around me. Small details people overlook in life. Maybe something someone says or does that seems nothing to them, I use to form my art or poetry.
What would you do with $25,000?I've seriously struggled since the pandemic. Both financially and emotionally. I lost so much I will never be able to get back. That money would help me get back on my feet again. Put me back to a place I was at before everything shut down.
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