Connect What is your favorite type of art to create?

I’m drawn to creating art that captures real, unfiltered moments—especially through photography and nature-based work. I focus on the small details people often overlook, like the way light falls or the feeling held in a quiet scene. My work leans toward authenticity over perfection, because I believe the most powerful art is the kind that feels real and honest.

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in nature, in stillness, and in everyday life. Being outdoors—near woods, water, or open land—helps me see things more clearly. I’m also inspired by emotion, both my own and what I observe in others. Most of my work comes from moments that aren’t staged, just experienced.

What would you do with $25,000?

I wouldn’t just spend it—I’d use it to build a life around creating. I’d invest in better equipment, but more importantly, I’d give myself the freedom to go where the work is calling me—into nature, into quiet places, into real moments that can’t be staged. I’d create a space where I can fully focus on my art & start sharing my work in a bigger way—through prints, local exhibits, & community spaces—so it can reach people instead of just existing unseen. This wouldn’t just support my art, it