I create high-detail surrealism and nature-inspired pieces using paint pens. My work is a balance between technical structure and creative freedom; I sometimes use grid systems to ensure every line is precise before layering in vibrant, cosmic color. I’m drawn to subjects that have a 'soul'—from the intense gaze of a predator to the quiet patterns of a snail. For me, the process is a meditation, turning a blank canvas into a highly focused, immersive world.

My inspiration is rooted in details most scroll past: nature’s geometry, the iridescence of an eye, or the flow of a nebula. Music provides the atmospheric blueprint for my work. I find my best ideas when 'unbound' by traditional rules at my kitchen counter—proving you don't need a massive studio to create a massive world. I use my intuition to guide the colors while my logic handles the technical execution.

This prize would be the bridge from my kitchen counter to a professional studio, allowing me to scale my vision. I’ll invest in a dedicated space and high-end materials to transition from small canvases to large-scale, museum-quality works. I also plan to invest in professional photography and scanning to ensure my prints match the physical detail, proving to other self-taught artists that precision is accessible. This would allow me to finally make art my full-time contribution.