I create art to channel wild places and uplift perspectives, evoking energy shifts through not only visual but also with crystals
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love painting landscapes based on real-world observation and photography that captures light and atmosphere - cultivating peaceful rebellion of the soul and creating a silent source of restoration
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration through travel and close observation of places. I photograph vistas that move me like a cloud formation on the horizon, striated earth in Zion, or the waves rolling into the Cali coast. My work grows from being a naturopathic therapist and instilling that energy into my art.
What would you do with $25,000?If I were awarded the $25000, I would invest it strategically to strengthen my creative practice and long-term sustainability of my art business. I would invest in materials and travel that support new bodies of work but also my infrastructure like website and exhibitions. This investment would allow me to focus more on creating meaningful work while building a scalable foundation for my self as a full time artist.
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