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Character-driven portraits especially in cyberpunk and dark fantasy. I like creating people who feel like they have a story behind them, not just an image.
Where do you find inspiration?I was raised on sci-fi and dark fantasy films—from Blade Runner to The Lord of the Rings—alongside a Catholicism upbringing. That mix really shaped my work. I blend futuristic worlds with themes of faith, emotion, and symbolism, especially through the characters I create in my world.
What would you do with $25,000?I’d honestly put it straight back into the work. Bigger sets, better production, more detailed worlds.
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