I create art because I have to. It is how I express myself. Either through painting, burlesque, soap making and costume design.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
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Receive Text UpdatesI love to paint. Create pieces that make people think and feel.
Where do you find inspiration?Nature, people, pop culture, politics, the human body, dreams, surrealism, friends, family, music and philosophy.
What would you do with $25,000?Invest in other art projects. Get out of debt, look for a studio space.
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