Art has been my life. When I lost my wife and partner of 20 years it is the only thing that got me through and has carried me to this point.
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
Painting to me is the perfect form of expression. It is like smearing colored butter onto a canvas surface and trying to express your feelings and vision to the world. For a moment sometimes your vision feels like it comes alive for just a minute and it is magical.
Where do you find inspiration?I find my inspiration from the people that have touched my life.
What would you do with $25,000?Use it to have a bench and plaque dedicated in Central Park to my late wife to honor her memory. She is always with me still but I would love to have her memorized in her favorite place and to have others enjoy it also.
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