I create art as a way to express my feelings.I grew up in Costa Rica, I just want to show the beauty of things in everything.It's freedom!
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I had the most fun while creating paintings, you start with the idea but then you end up with a different thing and it’s like art is speaking for itself creating something new has you go
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in people I love and when I’m at a beautiful place, like the beach, which has always been a place where I feel the most connected with. I always admire and respect the ocean.
What would you do with $25,000?I didn’t get the chance to go to college like everyone else around me so I would use it to go. I would also pay off some of my loans and the rest I would use it to start selling my art.
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