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“I strive to create a blend of realism and abstraction—art that leaves people staring, questioning, and discovering their own interpretations within it. My favorite art to create is oil paintings but I found out that I’m also really good at tattoing and I would like to design storytellings making meaningful design that connect deeply with the person wearing them.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my family, especially in my brother, since he is a painter and sculptor and taught me everything I know today. But above all, I find inspiration within myself, because I want to surpass my own limits; I have never truly been able to be the person I want to be due to the opinions of others. And now, it is time to change that.
What would you do with $25,000?My main goal would be to specialize in tattooing, become certified, and eventually obtain my professional license so I can continue building a strong and respected name within the art and tattoo industry. To me, this money represents an opportunity to create a real foundation for my career and develop myself not only as a tattoo artist, but also as a creative professional with a long-term vision. One of the first things I would focus on is education and training.
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