Connect What is your favorite type of art to create?

I create 'Uncomplicated' intuitive abstract art. It’s a process of unlearning—stripping away the invisible rules we all follow in business and society to find a raw, unfiltered freedom. While the world demands we stay within the lines, my favorite work happens when those lines disappear. I paint to create a doorway for others to see that life doesn’t have to be a series of restrictions; it can be a deliberate, vibrant choice to aim higher and live unburdened.

Where do you find inspiration?

I see life as a prism where every experience refracts into color and texture. My inspiration is the alchemy of reliving my life through a lens that finds light in the pressure and deep sorrow. Kudos to my high school art teacher for showing me that I could be both ambitious and professional, while still being a raw, creative artist. Founding our school’s first art club was my first taste of that 'both/and' life. Today, I create to keep that doorway open.

What would you do with $25,000?

I would use this to build the sustainable foundation my work deserves. For me, art and entrepreneurship are inseparable; by securing my own creative infrastructure, I gain the capacity to lead others. This capital would transition me into a space of stability and focus, allowing me to scale my art and grow the communities I’ve built to nurture better paths for artists and entrepreneurs who refuse to choose between their drive and their passion.