I love to create examples of my subconscious. This inspires me to portray raw and unfiltered visions of my psyche for other people to enjoy.
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I tend to gravitate toward emotionally charged, symbolic, and slightly dark or surreal art. * inner states (confusion, vulnerability, intensity) * spiritual or mystical themes (tarot, entities, energy) * transformation (good → bad → good, chaos → meaning) * distorted or unsettling beauty (things that feel a little “off,” but intentional).
Where do you find inspiration?Most of my ideas rise from my subconscious. I don’t always plan them; they surface as feelings, fragments, or images that I then bring to life. My work is less about recreating what I see and more about expressing what I sense beneath the surface—emotion, tension, transformation, and the in-between states that are harder to explain. Art, for me, is a way of translating the unseen into something tangible.
What would you do with $25,000?With $25,000, my priority would be creating stability and independence for myself. I would invest in a reliable car to ensure I have consistent transportation, which would open up more opportunities for work and daily life. From there, I would focus on securing stable housing—finding a place where I can feel safe, grounded, and able to build a solid foundation for my future. My goal would be to use the money not just for immediate needs, but to create long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
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