I've had a want that soon felt like a need to tell a story through drawings. Then I discovered my love for comics
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I enjoy illustration with storytelling. I typically use traditional hand, and pencil art with a finish of pen work. With deep attention to detail as well as patience. Ive always enjoyed using a simple pencil, and eraser. As it has always brought me this joyful thought that such small things can create something amazing using just my imagination. My pencil has always helped me express my imagination to the fullest. Or at least to satisfaction.
Where do you find inspiration?When I grew older it was the Odyssey I inspired from in the way of a storyteller. But my love for graphic novel's has always helped inspire me to create my own on paper. I drew what I saw in my early experience as an artist, and learned I have always been an artist.
What would you do with $25,000?I'd use a small bit of it for a better illustration table. One that goes up towards my face to help my back when I draw. I'd do something kind with it in return. Then save most of it with responsible care, and use in the future. Especially for my artwork, and publishing it. As well as taking care of those I love who if need it. As I am, simply appreciative of just seeing my work be seen.
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