I love creating because of the freedom it has granted me. It is meditative and transformative
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Abstract art and photography are my favorite forms of art to create. My goal has been to find more ways to combine both mediums. I love abstraction specifically because it allows my imagination to go beyond borders and combined with my love for photography my imagination is allowed to roam freely.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from a multitude of sources. I love art walks and visiting museums regularly. It also comes from simply walking around to city and observing people, architecture or staring at the sky while in a park. I’m learning to wait for inspiration but put myself in places that spark my inspiration.
What would you do with $25,000?Use it to expand my creative freedom. Invest in a body of work instead of scattered projects: upgrade only the tools that truly expand my vision, rent studio time, print and frame my strongest photographs and paintings, fund intentional NYC shoots, and give myself breathing room to create without panic. Let the money become time, focus, and artistic momentum—not just survival.
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