Creativity isn't a choice for me, it’s a necessity. I have demons that I battle in my head and can only win by making art.
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I create 'recognizable abstractions': art that pulls from the visions in my head and anchors them in reality. Working primarily in ink and acrylic, my pieces serve as a visual battlefield for the ongoing conflict between light and dark, and good versus evil.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration strikes in the space between self-reflection and social observation. I find endless creative fuel in the peculiarities of human behavior and the strange, intricate ways we navigate the world around us.
What would you do with $25,000?Invest in my continuous journey to make art and write books.
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