I love art because it says so much with so little. The stories told, the self expression it holds, and sharing the importance of creating
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I enjoy creating art that can visualize a story and emotions. It’s hard to put things into words a lot of the time, and art is an escape to tell multitudes of different experiences and feelings. It can express who you are, a journey you’ve been through, or even have yet to take. I like when my pieces spark emotion in the viewer and allow connection to the piece and their life. I think that is the most meaningful part of art, the connection. I bring stories to fruition with emotion and creativity
Where do you find inspiration?I take a lot of inspiration from my own life. Things I’ve enjoyed. Things I’ve hated. Things I’ve learned from. Things I wanted. It’s easy to overlook everyday things, but knowing that someone out in the world can connect with those personal experiences and feelings is such a huge part of why I create the things I do. I like to reflect on my past and my childhood to take inspiration from the things less talked about. It creates an outlet for conversation and connection in the best way possible.
What would you do with $25,000?$25,000 is life changing money. I grew up with divorced parents and a constant state of chaos and financial stress. We were always worrying how we would afford food or even a roof over our head. When I was younger, I didn’t feel like I would ever be financially stable, especially not now as I’m in my adulthood and the current situation of the world is so disheartening. With this money, I would finally feel financially secure and be able to take care of my family, myself, and my future unstressed
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