After losing everything, art became my peaceāa way to process pain, reconnect, and rebuild my life.
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My favorite forms of art have always been tattooing, sacred geometry, and ritual-based work. I’ve been drawn to highly precise, intentional designs where every line and detail carries meaning. That structure gave me a strong foundation and deep respect for discipline in art. Over time, I began to shift into something more fluid and intuitive. I discovered a sense of freedom in abstract painting—something I didn’t expect to connect with so deeply.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in everything intrinsically. It is the very fabric that which composes. My son keeps me going. I always thought I knew what Love was until I met him and then I knew how completely engulfing unconditional love can be. Love is righteous without question…where fear and pain reside as they collide with love that’s where really good art comes in.
What would you do with $25,000?I would probably put a down payment on an electric car. I’ve been without a car for a long time now and then I would start my collective. It’s a very cool structured project designed to show up-and-coming artists, provide temporary residency, sell their work and give an outlet for creating. This would definitely get me back on my feet again. I have some big ideas, but I think those are two feasible things. And of course I’d buy My Son a bunch of books and probably get my mom a little vacation.
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