Biography – AIMS appealed to me when I started my GED program in 2022, during classes held online due to COVID. After I finished the program, Aims contacted me to let me know I could enroll in a college degree program. So I signed up for a Liberal Arts with Art Studio Associates degree.
What does your art/craft mean to you?
The challenge of creating this piece of art using wet-and-dry media was phenomenal. I immersed myself in this world for hours, refining the details to make it look realistic.
What drew you to your form of artistic expression?
Honestly, it was the moment I chose this art, which lent itself to a task, and I chose it because it was perfect for my idea, how to use the colors and the media in each of the works, especially since I considered it a birthday gift for my son at the time.
Who are you as an artist?
I am an artist who finds the greatest enjoyment in working with original pencil drawings, and I wish to continue pursuing my ideas and maintaining originality in my art as my profession.
Who are some of the artists who inspired your work? Bob Ross’ PBS show The Joy of Painting. Two artists who have significantly inspired my work are my professors, Luna and Professor McMillian. His professional approach to teaching these elements of art of drawing and painting was an enriching learning experience that I can carry with me on my next journey.