My work centers around my imagination, which has been heavily influenced by beloved masters like Dr. Suess and Chuck Jones. Colorful images of critters and creatures are constantly dancing around my head, so I enjoy using art as an outlet to express my vivid imagination. The art that I make holds a playful and childlike quality while also being reflective of me and my personality. When I am not satisfied with my artwork, I become motivated to work on it until I can confidently display it. Imperfections don’t daunt me, because I understand that broadening my horizons is never easy but will ultimately help me grow as an artist. While I am quiet and introverted, I use my creativity to step out of my comfort zone and create art that is loud and colorful.
Once I get an idea, I shape it and solidify it in my head before I decide whether to write it down or not. From there, each piece is created through its own custom process. I typically start by making a template out of newspaper, and then transfer it onto desired material. I tend to experiment with a variety of materials like fabric, wood, foam, etc., and never hesitate to try something I’ve never used before. While all of my pieces are uniquely crafted, all of my art is centric to my animalistic characters. The eyes and expressions of my characters give my style its signature look and unify my portfolio.
With my work, where the idea comes from and where it can go is more important to me than a specific meaning. For a while I was quite self-conscious of my work, and I thought that it wasn’t good enough or that people just didn’t like it. However, as I continue to work hard and make more work, I have gotten more and more positive feedback which has helped me gain confidence in the art that I make. I don’t need assignments and grades to drive me to keep going, so almost all my work is self-driven. Through art, I’ve been able to develop a voice in which people can hear me loud and clear
Once I get an idea, I shape it and solidify it in my head before I decide whether to write it down or not. From there, each piece is created through its own custom process. I typically start by making a template out of newspaper, and then transfer it onto desired material. I tend to experiment with a variety of materials like fabric, wood, foam, etc., and never hesitate to try something I’ve never used before. While all of my pieces are uniquely crafted, all of my art is centric to my animalistic characters. The eyes and expressions of my characters give my style its signature look and unify my portfolio.
With my work, where the idea comes from and where it can go is more important to me than a specific meaning. For a while I was quite self-conscious of my work, and I thought that it wasn’t good enough or that people just didn’t like it. However, as I continue to work hard and make more work, I have gotten more and more positive feedback which has helped me gain confidence in the art that I make. I don’t need assignments and grades to drive me to keep going, so almost all my work is self-driven. Through art, I’ve been able to develop a voice in which people can hear me loud and clear