I like cool cars, weird cartoon characters and when capture that perfect moment whether it's the glimpse of her smile that look in her eyes.
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I mostly work in pencil, it just feels natural to me. Lately however I have really been enjoying working with inking pens, chisel tips and brush tips are amazing for creating some really cool effects.
Where do you find inspiration?I try to find inspiration everywhere, some days are easier than others. I like to learn how things are made, see them in their simplest forms and really understand whats working; why its working. Find beauty in the mundane, the darkness we see everyday and how beat each other up, knock ourselves down and its ugly. Sometimes the light breaks through in such a way you glimpse something and it gives you hope. I try to find other inspiring people to learn from them how to stay positive and inspire
What would you do with $25,000?My ultimate goal is to have a decent size workshop where I can not only do larger scale designs, but have studio and workspace where other creators can have a safe space to gather, share, collaborate, have workshops and just help people see the real beauty this world has to offer. Everyone all around the world.
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