Connect What is your favorite type of art to create?

I feel most free as an artist when I’m painting on canvas. It allows me to build texture, create depth, and bring ideas to life in a way that feels both expressive and tangible. The colors I choose translate exactly as I imagine them—vivid and intentional with every brushstroke. Painting also gives me the freedom to incorporate my love of sculpture and texture, blending dimension and form seamlessly onto a flat surface.

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in the colors and textures I encounter in the world around me. When it comes to the women I paint, I’m often drawn to photographs of individuals who capture my attention in a way I can’t always explain. Sometimes it’s a certain expression, a pose, or an intangible quality that creates a quiet pull—something that makes me pause and take notice. In those moments, I feel a creative spark and a strong urge to interpret that feeling through my own artistic lens.

What would you do with $25,000?

I would invest it in myself. I’d use the opportunity to host a pop-up show during Art Basel week in Miami—a space where I feel my style naturally resonates and I could connect with a wider audience in person. In a time when social media often feels like the primary path to visibility, I sometimes question my place as an artist, especially since I’m more drawn to creating than constantly promoting. In a pop-up I could share my work in a meaningful, tangible way, and connect directly.