When I decide to capture someone I am not attracted by some quantifiable, external beauty, I'm touched by something deep down. Thus I paint.
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Acrylic Pop Art Portraits
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in the music. Love to capture the musicians that make the music. The quest for meaning in the creative heart is the heartbeat of every stroke of the paint brush.
What would you do with $25,000?I would create a collection of portraits honoring the ordinary women who make a difference in the world each day. They deserve the recognition.
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