"Portrait of Chili Pepper" Painting

I grew up with a pencil in hand and simply drew what I saw. I never was really influenced by other artists past or present because, for one reason or another, I wasn't exposed to them. During my youth I developed my own way of creating, always striving to be better than I was before. I embrace realism because it is my feeble attempt to replicate the divine, much like how Michelangelo felt like a co-creator with God. When I began going to museums and collecting art books, I became fascinated with all the amazing artists throughout history. I now work to blend the elements of classical art with my vision.