i paint to express what my words wont reach to the human soul and enlighten them through symbolism, in the hopes of elevating their love.
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i recently got into pin-up art with a spiritual flair mostly it is abstract-realistic, i use my tablet and procreate but i have done hundreds of acrylic paintings in the past. portraits i have the ability to change are my favorite and recreating old vintage pictures is what i enjoy the most. my favorite type of art is anything that shows the truth and i have the ability to use symbolism to convey love.
Where do you find inspiration?I mostly find inspiration in nature and then i add my own flair from dreams i get, one of my paintings was fully painted already in a lucid dream i had and i sketched it on paper as soon as i woke up from it. i meditate on a painting and the images come to me, sometimes research is required, especially biblical pieces and it takes more time and i have to ask around and then make a concrete outline and go from there, i find inspiration everywhere for the universe wants to express itself.
What would you do with $25,000?i would dole it out to people it would help and id do it with love, i long for nothing in this world, i am in heaven painting and seeing my customers and models smile when i present my art, its not about the money its about sending a message.
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