As a child I developed my love for art as an escape. What started as a hobby transformed into a purpose and a passion to help others.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I enjoy capturing the human portrait. I like to create hyper realistic portrait art with collage elements that tell a story.
Where do you find inspiration?I now find inspiration from painting friends and family.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to fulfill my lifelong goal of starting a non-profit to help children who have been abused. My non-profit will provide support to help children heal and navigate their experiences and emotions.
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