I paint and draw for therapy! My purpose in this world is to create. I love when people can relate to my work and take something with them
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, take home $25,000, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!
I love painting on wood panels and collages, mainly because I achieve such an incredible flow state and end up surprising myself with the end result!! Also my collages seem to be the easiest way for me to express what I am currently experiencing in the moment in my life.
Where do you find inspiration?Inspiration for me comes from stepping away and listening to music or maybe getting out in nature where I can just empty all of my worried from my mind and focus on a way to express my emotions. I also have synesthesia with music and certain textures so my mind is constantly coming up with endless possibilities.
What would you do with $25,000?I would love to use the money for charity and for my mother to help her with her struggles that she is going through right now, but also for new art supplies so i can continue to make the art I love so much, maybe even musical equipment so i can launch my up and coming projects for my band. Just creative purposes and id love to be as helpful of a person that I can be. Thank you for this opportunity!
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