I create art as a form of escapism and as a coping mechanism. It allows me to create a world I can control when things are out of control.
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While I love creating many different types of art, I always return to my roots, using paints, pastels, charcoal, and other traditional drawing mediums to create my pieces.
Where do you find inspiration?I draw inspiration from the world around me, mythology, history, and fiction to create vibrant fantasy worlds and characters.
What would you do with $25,000?I would finish my last semester of college to get my BFA and travel to Norway to see my ancestors' homeland.
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