I am always striving for perfection in everything I do, and that pressure can be overwhelming. With art, it is different. Even when things do not turn out the way I had envisioned, it still feels like I have carried out something, even if it was not what I had hoped for. Art is comforting in the way that I get to freely express myself, have an outlet, and create things worth being proud of, even if there is still lots of room for improvement. Art is not something that is ever going anywhere and knowing that I will only learn and expand my skillset from here on out and that is exciting to me. There have been times where life has been challenging for many reasons and experiences and all I can do is sketch or create, which has resulted in some interesting pieces full of emotion and experimentation. Sure, there have been times that I have not loved what I made but all those times helped me continue to become a better artist and learn from my ‘mistakes.’ Art does not make me feel like a failure, and that is why it is such an important outlet for me. It is like I can be myself, and I get to keep growing through it.
“The Art of Wings” is a pastel piece of butterfly wings. The diversity of species I’ve chosen reflects the broad spectrum of life, highlighting how each is a unique creation, yet part of a larger, harmonious whole. Pastels, although new to me, allowed me to experiment to create the subtle gradients and blending of colors that bring the wings to life.
“Sunflower” is a pointillism piece that really tested my patience and perseverance. When I started this artwork the idea of creating something entirely out of dots sounded crazy and while making it, I felt slightly crazy but the results to me, were so worth it. This sunflower focuses on depth over color, something you would usually associate flowers with.