I love art because it’s a way for me to express myself and my interests. It helps me relax and I love feeling proud of a finished piece.
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It's hard to pick, but my favorite type of art to create is acrylic painting on canvas. I find it to be the most fulfilling form of art that I have experience with. I feel that it gives me a lot of creative freedom, especially with the amount of layering you can do, and the variety of painting styles that can be used.
Where do you find inspiration?I normally find inspiration from animated movies and shows. These always have great quality art styles that I really like. One in particular is Sony's "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." I love that the animation in the film uses a combination of 2D and 3D animation, and the art style itself really appeals to me. Another inspiration to me is nature. I spend a lot of time outdoors and I love sitting down to draw or paint what I see because I see nature as the most beautiful part of life.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use this money to get through my final year of university. Tuition has been getting very expensive, and it is getting difficult to be able to realistically pay for it. This would cover most of, if not all of my tuition expenses, and ensure that I get through my final year financially stable.
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