Art has always been my escape,a way to step into worlds shaped by my own imagination. What began as a simple hobby slowly grew into a love.
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I love creating digital paintings of characters, bringing emotion and personality to life through my art. At the same time, I’m expanding my creative skills by exploring other artistic mediums, such as traditional painting and polymer clay sculpting.
Where do you find inspiration?I find a great deal of inspiration in nature, as well as in the stories my friends and I create together. From our shared characters and worlds to the adventures we build through DnD and the shows we love, those experiences constantly spark new ideas and creativity in my art.
What would you do with $25,000?I want to be able to support my mom and my friends, giving back to the people who have always meant the most to me and helping create a better life for all of us. More than anything, I want to continue pursuing the dreams I haven’t yet had the chance to accomplish, pushing myself forward, growing as both a person and an artist, and turning those goals into reality.
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