ARTIST STATEMENT

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I did not realize how profoundly art could change me until I began reflecting on my childhood experiences with it. As a kid, I was drawn to the colors and movements of my favorite Saturday morning cartoon characters, often thinking about how those characters were brought to life. This curiosity led me to take painting classes at a modern art museum, where I began to understand art as something more than just entertainment and instead meaningful storytelling. We live in an era where digital tools and social media make artistic creations more accessible. In this environment of creativity, I aim to explore and share new artistic techniques with others who are looking to expand their creativity.

I hope to bridge the gap between passion and profession by highlighting how to bring energy and life into motion graphics, character animation, and graphic design. I am fully dedicated to the craft of digital art, driven by the visual wonders I have experienced as a child and supported by the technical foundations of storytelling through motion. Through my years of work, I look to create and experience meaningful visual narratives built for the digital industry.

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ARTISTIC TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

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Art has been a lifelong pursuit, sparked by my childhood curiosity about animation and cartoons I watched frequently. My formal training began with traditional sketching and painting, eventually leading to the CalArts Summer Program, where I transitioned into digital animation. This learning experience shifted my view, by teaching me how to turn a passion for creation into a professional path.

After working in freelance art for a few years, I sought a more impactful way to share these skills. This led me to my current role with the Crayola Imagine Arts Program, where I teach K-5 students across Los Angeles County. Teaching in diverse community centers and schools allows me to learn about digital and traditional art ideas for a wide range of young learners.

My mission and core beliefs as an educator is to serve as a guide in the creative process. All students bring different artistic ideas to the classroom and bring unique perspectives and diverse cultures which I can provide students with the foundational art skills and techniques necessary to express their complex ideas. By blending real-world topics with artistic projects, I aim to empower students to use art as a means of broadening their lifelong learning.

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