Thurston Johnson (Duke)

I always loved to draw even when I was a kid. I did not know it would lead me into a forensic art career. I am a self taught artist.

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Voting for the Top 20 ends Thursday the 14th of May at 7PM PDT

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

My favorite is pastel landscape and portraits of people.

Where do you find inspiration?

My inspiration is family and being outdoors around people.

What would you do with $25,000?

I would put it towards creating an art school for inner city kids or a nonprofit to help bring art too kids who can't afford art training.

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