Justin Gushwa

I was never good with words. Art helps me express what I can't find words to express. When something in you is clawing to get out I draw it

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I've always had a dark style of art, silhouette style I've always been a big fan of. but always a dark tattoo/ comic book feel all my pieces have always been my favorite way.

Where do you find inspiration?

Inspiration is everywhere we are surrounded by it. Some say art comes from pain but not only. When you see something so breathtaking and moving you get that chill shudder in your back or something in your life has you grabbing a chair those are all inspiration trying to get your attention. If it's powerful enough to move you I say captivate it.

What would you do with $25,000?

I would take my mother , father and grandmother out to dinner and tell them how much I love them and cherish my time with them, and I would use the rest to purchase a place with supplies to where I always had a safe spot to create , sleep, find a creative way to start my own business to keep t going

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