I creat art to turn emotions into something real, to express what words can’t, and to leave a piece of myself behind
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I really like mixing realism with abstract art, and right now I’m trying to use oil painting more while focusing on people, although honestly, all types of art are my favorite
Where do you find inspiration?With the paintings I’ve been doing, I’ve been very inspired by my mom. I already have two portraits I’ve painted of her. I also get a lot of inspiration thinking about my grandfather, he was a great artist. After he passed away, I lost my inspiration, but now I’m slowly getting it back little by little.
What would you do with $25,000?Honestly, as a 17 year old, I know $25,000 is a big responsibility, but I would use it to pursue my dream of studying fine arts and growing as an artist, I would spend part of it on my education, like art classes, materials, and building my portfolio. I would also use it to create opportunities for other young artists, because many talented kids don’t have the support or resources to grow. Even if I start small, I would want to help others follow their passion while I work toward mine.
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