Ever since I was a little kid, it’s been by special place away from the world in reality that I get to go and it remains that today
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Graphite, realism, and hyper realism are my favorite. I came across a drawing by an artist that goes by the name of Paul Cadden in Europe somewhere. It was hard for me to accept that it was an actual drawing, and not a photograph, but once I realized it was a drawing, my mission was to learn this style.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my inspiration from being in recovery for the past 35 years. Always inspired to see people come from the darkest places of life and turn it all around through that process. I realized I can do whatever I want and be successful at it.
What would you do with $25,000?I would invest it into my brand. Clean Life Brand. Just Brown will give back to the community of recovery helping to provide scholarships for sober, living homes and or rehab centers along with helping the addict get vocational training
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