ARTIST STATEMENT

The challenge of capturing each subjects’ personality and energy is enough to keep me endlessly pursuing higher quality in my portrait work. If you follow my work from even just 5 years ago, you will notice a big difference in realism and applied skill. I've been building momentum (sometimes more than other times) for as long as I can remember. For me the key is the keep pursuing higher goals. It's a bit less about the end result, I love the process.

I'm inspired by renaissance era portraits, street art, tattoo art (specifically traditional Americana and Japanese designs), and all things juxtaposed! I love breaking down subjects that were once sacred or taboo and mashing it up with modern culture. When I find a magical moment to add a twist, that's the extra level that makes it interesting as a lasting piece representing me. -Sarah Benton