Visual creativity is everything to me. I create to inspire and motivate positive change for my community.
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I love creating illustrations of inspirational people. Each piece tells a story of someone's journey and impact on the people around them during their lifetime. I like to highlight people who utilize their time on the earth to improve the conditions in their surroundings.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration from my community, through reading autobiographies, listening to music, and exploring nature. I also find inspiration through other artists.
What would you do with $25,000?he $25,000 reward would be a huge help towards my son's college education.
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