“Painting for me is like breathing, I have to do it. My favorite thing is taking everything I’m feeling or thinking, whether good or bad, and putting that on the canvas. Every painting starts with a story, a memory, or a feeling, and then I start covering it up with different colors. I derive a lot of my inspiration for vibrant, bold colors from the natural landscapes and vibrant cities of my home state of Florida. Layer by layer, I build up the painting until what was originally written on the canvas has been completely transformed into a beautiful, colorful piece that brings joy to anyone who views it.”