Quarter-Finalist

Mark Touris

I have been creating art my whole life! I am a sculptor at heart but after a diagnosis of ALS I can no longer sculpt so I paint!

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

I’ve always loved creating sculptures but now I can only paint because of my ALS diagnosis

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration through music and nature

What would you do with $25,000?

Continue to make art and help with my medical bills and care

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