As a fourth-generation artist, I have been creating art my entire life. I learned it from my grandmother, an interior designer and mixed-media painter, and I continue to be inspired by her. My great-grandmother is an artist, my uncle is a musical prodigy who specializes in guitar and piano, and my cousin is a growing visual artist who loves theater. Being around my family means being surrounded by creativity.

I take much inspiration from female artists of color who use their artistic talents for advocacy, like Frida Kahlo, who gained fame through her artwork as a result of her involvement in the Mexican feminist movement, and contemporary artist Mickalene Thomas who depicts Black women front and center, taking away societal norms that these women should not be seen nor heard, or simply sexualized. Her usage of different mediums to create this change inspires me to want to do the same; to change people's lives, the way they think, and how they feel.

Acrylic paint is my primary medium for canvases; nevertheless, I frequently explore mixed-media collages. I mostly paint people and enjoy experimenting with art, especially when combining several media into a single piece. I experiment with multiple techniques when collaging, layering on top of cardboard and paper, and assembling everything on a canvas. I also make use of clay, cardboard, paper mache, and other materials to create unique sculptures. By experimenting, I can communicate my values and feelings through various media and expand my skill set.

Often, my creation process begins with freely creating the background which is typically colorful, and then drawing a human figure, whether it is the full body, the profile, or just a face. In the future, I want to learn more techniques that I can use to create interpretation art with multiple mediums. My designs and paintings seek to honor historically marginalized people who have been left out of history books and to bring them the respect they deserve.