Artist Statement

As soon as I learned how to hold a pencil, I have used them to draw. Over the years, my harsh scribbles have turned into works that mean the world to me. I have turned to art for almost everything, it has become my way to cope, pass time, and learn about myself and the world around me.

Recently, art has been an outlet for the outpouring of emotions that high school has brought on. I underwent a crisis intervention in May of 2017, and was in the worst place I have ever been in. Since then, I have committed myself to making sure I do not end up in that place again. I chose to express my strong emotions through my art, and I believe it has greatly improved my skills.

I have also dedicated myself to pursuing the arts in a more serious way than before. I have taken up sewing and sculpting in addition to the painting and drawing that I had been practicing for years. As a traditional artist, I have worked with many materials over the course of my life. For the most part, I enjoy using oil paints. I have found that this medium allows me to paint the way I want to, whilst also challenging me to pay close attention to what I make.