I paint because I have something to say. It’s what gives me solace and purpose. I don’t always love to paint but I always need to paint.
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My favorite type of art to create is abstract/non-representational landscapes with figurative elements. I enjoy finding beauty in heavier emotional imagery.
Where do you find inspiration?I am often inspired by nature, film, drama, and thinking about how we behave/feel when we are alone. I am interested in sadness as beauty and how it relates to creativity.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the money to invest further in my practice. I would love to have more space to work and to be able to afford more substantial materials. I would also use the money to apply and pay for more art shows/fairs around the country.
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