Initially, I collect a variety of images that catch my eye, from other artists' work to candid photos of friends. I focus on what draws me to each image and think about the possible relationships between neighboring images. Another large inspiration for me is the imagery I recall from my dreams, nightmares, and anxiety attacks. I like to reproduce what I've imagined because it's a uniquely personal interpretation of the outside world. Subject matter is vital in my work. I'm drawn to exploring the effects of certain psychological states on a person, as well as the destructive and/or enlightening methods of coping with them.
Usually my ideas are executed through the use of figures and portraits, due to their capacity to portray abstract concepts of humanity. More often than not, I decide which medium would be appropriate for a given project after the idea's been fully developed. Sometimes I also find myself inspired by the materials themselves. This mainly happens when I'm working outside of the two-dimensional plane and with non traditional art materials.
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