I am a better human being when I am creating. The deep dark stress in between creating is soon followed by a bright liberation of love / art
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3D surrealist environments - places that look real and feel realistic but are too dreamlike for us to actually walk into. Places you can only visit with your eyes closed. To me those are the most thought provoking and allow the viewer to believe in a place beyond their external world.
Where do you find inspiration?Mostly by traveling and seeing dramatic architecture and landscapes. Sometimes in dreams or after eating mushrooms and cactus'. But the primary source of inspiration is traveling and seeing life and art outside of my own bubble.
What would you do with $25,000?As a single father I would pay for my daughters first year of college for this next year at Arizona State,in addition to helping my mom move out of her apartment so she could feel peace and focus on her own healing journey. I'd love to give her the same chance she gave me. Thank you for this opportunity.
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