Creating art has always been something that stuck with me and it’s fun to do.
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I'm most drawn to production and concept art for games and film. The kind of work that helps define the identity of a world that doesn't exist. I like designing environments, architecture, and visual systems that feel grounded but still push into something unfamiliar. A lot of what excites me is solving visual problems: how a place functions, what its history implies, and how design choices support the story without the need to explain it.
Where do you find inspiration?I don’t rely on waiting for inspiration; I start working and let it build as I go. Most of what I draw from comes from a “visual library” I’ve developed over time through architecture, films, games, and everyday observations. I tend to combine unrelated influences and reinterpret them into something that feels cohesive. The process is less about finding ideas and more about recognizing and refining them as they emerge.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d split it between stability and growth. A portion would go toward immediate financial relief and creating a buffer so I can make better long-term decisions instead of short-term ones. The rest I’d invest into building more leverage in my work, whether that’s upgrading tools, developing stronger portfolio pieces, or exploring opportunities that can increase my earning potential over time. The goal wouldn’t just be to spend it, but to turn it into something that continues to generate value.
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