Art is how I speak to the child within me and give her voice, freedom, and space to be seen and felt by others.❤️
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I’m drawn to creating work that blends figurative abstraction with elements from nature. I enjoy working across both traditional and digital mediums—oil paint, gouache, printmaking, and digital drawing—depending on what best serves the idea. My process is intuitive, often starting from a feeling or a moment in nature, and evolving into symbolic compositions. I’m especially interested in creating pieces that carry meaning beneath the surface—works that invite viewers to pause, feel, and reflect.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in quiet moments—especially in nature. The movement of birds, the feeling of wind, the stillness of early mornings. These small experiences remind me of how connected everything is. I’m also inspired by emotional shifts and internal reflections—those moments when something feels difficult to explain, but deeply present. I often follow these feelings and translate them into visual metaphors.
What would you do with $25,000?If I received $25,000, I would invest it in creating my own gallery space—one that encourages connection between people and art. I want to build an environment where viewers don’t just observe, but feel, question, and engage with the work. It would also be a space to support other artists, creating opportunities for shared expression and dialogue. My goal would be to make art more accessible and meaningful, helping people find their own voice through what they experience.
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