I am the son of a mother’s heart, and I paint not just for my life, but to support my family and give something real to others. I will.
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I don’t limit myself to a single form. What I’m most drawn to is creating work that feels honest to the moment—whether through painting or other forms of expression. I’m a multi-disciplinary artist, not in pursuit of mastery in one lane, but in devotion to expressing what is real. Each piece reflects the life I’ve lived and the moments I’ve been present enough to receive. For me, the art I create is simply an extension of living. Life itself is the source—and the art follows.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration exists in every moment I’m present enough to receive it—in breath, in feeling, in what I see and hear. It lives in the ordinary as much as the extraordinary. For me, inspiration isn’t something I search for. It’s something I remain open to. Life itself is everthing. Through art, I try to honor that—creating not from ego, but as someone willing to give of themselves and reflect what has been felt and witnessed.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to create with greater intention and stability—investing in the tools, space, and time needed to fully realize the work I feel called to make. Beyond that, I would use it to share more—through community, collaboration, and access—so the work doesn’t stay with me, but reaches and supports others in a real way.
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