I am a mother of 8-month-old twins and a first-generation immigrant. My art helps me survive and keep my mental health intact.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
My favorite subjects to draw are wild animals, with a particular focus on birds. I love working on velour paper because it best fit with my use of pastels, though I also enjoy use oils into my pieces from time to time.
Where do you find inspiration?Nature is my inspiration because it's the world's greatest artist.
What would you do with $25,000?$5,000 donate to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. I’m investing $15,000 in my art career. I plan to buy new pastels and canvases, arrange shows in local galleries, and spend $5,000 traveling through South and Central America to find inspiration in rainforest wildlife.
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