I have been a maker and creator since middle school. While I like to work in both 2 and 3D I have come back to drawing and painting as a focus. When I work in acrylics, I try to capture depth, atmosphere, and light using glazes and multiple layers of paint. When using pastel for portraits it’s about the soft texture of the subject and trying to show their “life” through their eyes. I have always loved light and shadows and have recently been challenging myself to paint the play of light on, and sometimes through surfaces, whether it’s foliage or a man-made object. The subjects I choose intrigue me, inspire me, bring me joy, or push me out of my comfort zone.