Because I believe painting can become an outlet for the soul, expressing feelings I cannot put into words. And in painting, I feel freedom,
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My favorite type of art to create is Surrealist Emotional Expressionism. This kind of art is not only for visual beauty, but also for telling. It is discussing identity, pain, the cost of artistic creation, and the game between the individual and the outside world (or self). Simply put, I like to create the kind of surreal art with anatomical beauty that can make people feel "heartbroken but beautiful".
Where do you find inspiration?I like to feel and analyze my emotions, and I also like to combine emotions with pictures. My inspiration comes from the songs I hear in life, the scenery I see, and the insects I observe.
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