I love to use art, painting and creative expression as a lens. To see other people's life and perspective. As well as for others to see mine
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Large impressionalism paintings. Focused on emotions and memories, specifically portraits and faces. Those who have deceased or emotions too complex to describe in words.
Where do you find inspiration?My biggest inspiration is my father, also an artist. He encouraged me to pick up the brush when I was a child. But I aspire to capture precious moments for others.
What would you do with $25,000?Move my family into a safer neighborhood. Continue my education, and pursue painting on a grand scale. 🎨 I would love to someday open my own business, as a traveling painter, explore the world and meet people.🌲
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