I love to create because my mind is taken to a calm and peaceful place.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Still life watercolor and jewelry making.
Where do you find inspiration?I am in awe of nature and animals. I am drawn by their innocence and value to humankind and them not knowing their mere existence is of such value.
What would you do with $25,000?I would complete my artists dream of a room filled with supplies needed for me to create and to inspire others. I would also give my daughter some of it to assist in an investigation into a physical abuse case when she was only 6 months old.
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