I love the freedom and challenge that come with drawing something casual or expressing an idea without words.
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My most favorite way of making art is sketching with ballpoint pens, every idea for a painting blossoms here. The ruggedness of smear marks along with the rough design help capture my authentic self. If an idea isn't clear from the get-go I switch to colored pens which is quite fun seeing the vibrancy, hues, and tones composing a segment in an artwork.
Where do you find inspiration?Most of my inspiration comes from music, taking everything in a song and reflecting on it. How does this make me feel? Why do I feel this? Has this changed an aspect on my life, such as can I see something new? How can I share my take on the matter? How can I show my appreciation and love for this piece of media?
What would you do with $25,000?Give it to my parents, I am very fortunate to be in the position that I am. I'm not a professional artist and we don't always see eye to eye on some things but I'm able to go to school, work, and do what I do because of the support and love my parents give me. What they do for me is awesome, I'll always be grateful for them.
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