I create art to explore meaning, honor beauty, and bring inner visions into the world through paint, form, and imagination.
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My favorite type of art to create is figurative work, especially portraits and pieces centered around the human form. I’m drawn to the way a figure can carry emotion, symbolism, and story all at once, allowing me to explore both beauty and deeper meaning through paint
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in people, stories, symbolism, and the spiritual connections that seem to exist beneath everyday life. I’m also constantly inspired by the old masters and the level of devotion, beauty, and craftsmanship they brought to their work.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to help launch my art school in Ocala, Florida. It would give me the foundation to create a serious, inspiring space for students to study drawing, painting, sculpture, and master studies with a strong focus on skill, discipline, and craftsmanship. My goal would be to build a place where artists can grow, be challenged, and pursue a higher level of excellence.
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