I make art to remind people of what they are, to explore the meaning of being human, and to deepen my own connection with the divine.
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Painting and drawing the portrait and figure has always been my favorite. I think of a portrait as a mirror for the viewer. When someone sees a painting of a person they don’t know, they often ask, “Who is that?” And the answer is, “You.” Even in all our beautiful variations, we are more alike than we are different. A portrait of one of us can reflect something back to all of us.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in living. To me, being an artist is more of a way of life than a profession. Sometimes images appear fully formed in my mind’s eye, as if rising from the subconscious. Other times, I work more intuitively, developing a painting through process - finding a pose that inspires me, working with a model, and responding to the energy in the room.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, I would invest in building the creativity class I’ve long wanted to offer, pursue an artist residency, and create more space for my work to grow. I would also love to use part of it to help start a new fine art market or festival for emerging artists in Nashville.
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