My goals in creating art are to preserve the cowboy way of life and find a sense of peace within myself.
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I love to use graphite to depict the western way of life, mostly in the form of horses and cattle. I am constantly learning and growing with my graphite techniques.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from a childhood filled with ranching and animals and the beauty and grit that comes with the cowboy way of life.
What would you do with $25,000?If I were to receive $25,000, I would put that money towards my continued college education. I plan to end up somewhere in the veterinary medical field, preferably involving large animals such as horses and cattle.
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