“I love creating abstract art with Golden acrylic paints and bringing fun energy to the projects I’m working on.”
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite type of art to create is a series of large abstract paintings on two inch depth wood panels that connect in color, size, and story.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration to create art is drawn from many personal experiences and my current surroundings.
What would you do with $25,000?If I were to receive the People’s Artist $25,000, I would use funds to create more art and organize a fundraiser for our local animal shelters in and around Raleigh, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee where education and animal care is needed.
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