As an artist, my method is somewhat unorthodox. I paint with a lot of feeling, so as the painting evolves, I constantly pick it up and quit a thousand times before I finally create something I like. I’m very nitpicky with my work, so I’ve rushed through pieces within a day or two, while other ones, like the one of a crying girl, took close to three months before I was comfortable displaying it. I think the biggest voice is my own emotions because I paint and choose my reference photos depending on what resonates with me. For example, I created my picture of flames within a week while I was struggling with applying to colleges and not knowing the first steps when going into my junior year. My personal favorite, “Eyes for You,” was inspired by one of my friends who had shown me some inspiration for room decoration.
Almost all of my pieces are very personal to me because of the stories and periods of my life that each represents; each piece is an extension of my identity, which I think viewers pick up on through each of the pieces’ eye-catching rawness. I create my work partially for my own sanity and partially for others’ enjoyment. I’ve always been creative, so painting is an excellent way for me to do something that feels like second nature to me. But I also want people to find comfort or pleasure in my work, even if it isn’t a life-changing experience. My goal is that it sticks in their mind after viewing it, whether in a good or bad way.
Only Eyes for You - Oil with Charcoal
Legacy - Oil
Night of Flames - Oil
Korē's Blood - Mixed Media
Shade - Oil
What Do I Do Now? - Oil
