I think and dreams of forms in colors. Creating lets me explore the limitless possibilities of color and turn them into something tangible.
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My favorite type of art to create is hand-painted wearable art, especially my floral fascinators. I love starting with a blank form and bringing it to life through layers of color, allowing each piece to become one of a kind. It feels like painting on a canvas that can be worn and experienced.
Where do you find inspiration?find my inspiration everywhere. In nature, art, fashion, and film. I’m drawn to color, texture, and movement, and I often notice how different elements come together in unexpected ways. Whether it’s a flower, a painting, or a moment in everyday life, inspiration is all around me. Inspiration, for me, is not something I search for, it’s something I notice.
What would you do with $25,000?I would use it to grow my work into a year-round creative platform by offering hands-on art workshops for children and families, inviting them to explore color, creativity, and self-expression through wearable art. I would also invest in documenting my work and process through photography and visual storytelling, so the meaning and detail behind each piece can be shared more widely.
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