Oftentimes, the mundane gives us an incredible and overwhelming sense of joy to be alive. This piece, inspired by “The Orange” by Wendy Cope, illustrates how an object such as an orange can have a profound impact on the outlook of your life.…
Living in a basement apartment can be dark and dank. Often, the only sources of light are from a few small windows and my laptop. However, I try to brighten the space with personal items. This piece was created in December, so I set up a small…
This is a bright, stylized interior, at odds with the figure in the corner. Despite the colorful shapes and textures around her, she is stuck contemplating something altogether different.
I moved to San Diego for one year before moving back to Kansas. Using some details from my day-to-day life like sun-catchers, my houseplants, a particular sunset, and a particular view on my way to school, I painted myself as stuck in a figurative…
My mother and I made an agreement to dye each other's hair. Mine is usually a vibrant color like purple or pink and my mother is a medium blonde and uses it to cover her grey hair. Every time I cover my mother's grey hair with dye, I realize her age…
I had the opportunity to take Mike Sinclair's Photo 500: City as Subject class, it was an unforgettable experience that allowed me the opportunity to grow as a photographer. This photograph represents how beauty can be found everywhere, even next to…
Mental Health is important for everyone, including me. If I didn't take my medications, especially my antidepressants, life would be a lot harder and a hell of a lot darker.