Art is an extension of me. It allows me to express myself. I love seeing my work and being able to take a breath, a satisfying breath.
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I enjoy painting and sketching. I do much of it after school on Wednesdays in Art club with my students in the ACE program.
Where do you find inspiration?I see my inspiration in nature and the people around me. They influence the desire for me to sketch or paint. I enjoy the satisfaction of my work. I do it for me.
What would you do with $25,000?Honestly, I would invest in more art canvases, paints, and brushes. I can never have enough of them.
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