For me, art doesn’t feel separate from being alive. Creating art feels like freedom, honesty, and survival all at once.
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Intuitive abstract and figurative work with strong emotion and movement.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in human emotion, movement, music, memories, travel, and everyday life. I’m inspired by raw moments, personal growth, relationships, culture, and the beauty in imperfection. A lot of my work comes from intuition and observation. Taking the chaos on the inside and portraying it on my canvas for others to interpret .
What would you do with $25,000?I’d use the funds for studio space, materials, larger scale work, travel opportunities, and community based projects that make art more accessible.
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