For me, "making" is a way of life, a daily practice of creative expression that touches every aspect of my day. Whether I'm experimenting in the kitchen, painting, drawing, or just walking in nature, my mind is always engaged in the act of creating. I find deep satisfaction in watching ideas take shape and become tangible. My art is the natural by-product of acting out my thoughts and inspirations. As a painter, I find joy in the physicality of painting, playing with color, moving it across the surface of a canvas or paper, and letting the process surprise me. Recently, my creative journey has been enriched by road trips with my sweetheart, who is a gifted photographer. These shared adventures bring fresh inspiration, as I document the wonders we see together. While his art lies in capturing moments with his lens, my photographs rarely stay as they are - they call to be transformed, worked into paint, and reimagined. For me, blending the awe of discovery with paint, design and ink creates something entirely new, a reflection of the wonder I find in the world and the joy I feel in making it my own.