DEVELOPMENT
For as long as I can remember, I've always loved to create art, and I was told I had a talent for it. It began as a hobby, but I developed a fascination with learning and mastering new medias.
Drawing was my first passion as it was the easiest for me to pick up and do wherever I was. I only took a few formal art classes, but developed mostly through my own practice. I loved drawing animals and observations from life, but never thought too deeply about my subjects.
I then graduated to painting, keeping in mind my knowledge of the basic design principles I developed through drawing. I began to paint with a purpose, creating works with a lot of meaning behind them. Eventually, I would move away from realism and experiment in abstract expressionism as I felt it was more challenging and open ended.
It was not until I was in regular art classes that I began to explore the 3-dimensional place. I only did a few sculptural works, but loved exploring new techniques. I also wanted to communicate strong messages through these sculptures.
As I neared the end of high school, I thought about how I could use my passion and talent in the arts in a career. I took a graphic design class and really enjoyed the practical application of art in the clear and communicative style of graphic design.
Around the same time I learned graphic design, I bought a DSLR camera, where I learned the basics of photography. Because of my love for travel, I've always liked taking photos of the unique sights I get to experience. Photography continues to be a fun and challenging hobby.
Once I got to SCAD, I realized I didn't want to spend my entire career behind a computer and missed the tactile exploration of the fine arts. I learned about Industrial Design and Accessory Design from one of my teammates and after taking the intro class I declared it as my major and minor.
