I create art because it’s how I survive. It drives me, it keeps me grounded, it keeps me going. It’s my therapy where I enter my flow state.
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I create art that lives and breathes through people. My medium isn’t just makeup it’s faces, bodies, energy, and expression. Skin is my canvas, but it goes deeper than that. I use it to tell stories, to shift perception, to transform what’s already there into something that feels intentional and alive. It’s not just about making someone look good it’s about creating a moment, a feeling, a presence.
Where do you find inspiration?My style is very instinctive. I move off feeling more than rules. When I’m in my flow, everything just connects color, structure, emotion it all comes together naturally. I’m not just applying makeup, I’m building a world on someone. Every look I create comes from somewhere real, whether it’s my mood, something I’ve seen, or something I’m feeling internally. I don’t chase trends, I create from within, and that’s what gives my work its edge and originality.
What would you do with $25,000?If I had $25,000, I’d treat it like a launchpad not a finish line. I’d start by planting myself in a creative hub like Korea-town or Hollywood somewhere with energy, diversity, and constant movement. I’d secure a small studio space, not necessarily a big storefront right away, but a place that feels like mine. Somewhere I can create, host clients, and start building community. I’d use part of that money to build out makeup classes for young, upcoming artists.
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