Art is my therapy , it’s the place where all of the love , pain , joy , happiness & sadness can be exposed . Art truly has saved my life .
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I’m a mixed media artist and designer whose work reflects a layered, ever-evolving identity. My style is as complex as I am—blending the raw energy of street art and graffiti with the emotional depth of expressionism, the boldness of pop art, and the dreamlike distortions of surrealism, all grounded by touches of subtle realism. I’m drawn to contrast—chaos and control, structure and spontaneity—and I use a variety of materials and techniques to build pieces that feel alive and multidimensional.
Where do you find inspiration?My greatest inspiration comes from my five children. They drive me to keep going, to create, and to show them that no matter what life throws your way, you can stay true to yourself and still follow your dreams. Through every challenge, they remind me why I create and push me to turn pain into purpose and creativity into something meaningful.
What would you do with $25,000?After losing our home in a fire and surviving domestic violence, $25,000 would help me secure a safe home for my children and me. Beyond that, I would begin creating a space where survivors can heal through art—painting, design, and expression. Art gave me a voice in my darkest moments, and I want to share that healing with others by building a place rooted in resilience, creativity, and hope.
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