“My goal is to raise awareness of the vital role that coastal ecosystems play, not only for those who live near them but for the broader environment. The health of these ecosystems is deeply interconnected with global environmental health. Like the oyster, which plays its part in maintaining the balance of marine life, I hope my artwork encourages others to recognize their role in protecting and preserving our natural world.”

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“I let these forces flow through me, allowing the beauty of the moment to take hold. The vibrant energy of the garden filled me, and as I knelt down to observe a single kale leaf standing tall, I couldn’t help but feel a deep connection to the intricate dance between all living beings. In that moment, clarity struck. My path forward was clear.”

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“Living a life committed to creativity comes with challenges. There’s uncertainty, self-doubt, and societal pressure around what it means to be an artist. Yet, these challenges are necessary for growth.”

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“What I find most rewarding as both an artist and educator is that teaching these design principles continually enhances my own work. Every time I explore these concepts in the classroom, I discover new ways to apply them in my art. These principles and elements are indispensable tools in any artist’s toolbox, and I believe that by continuously working with them, I’ll only get better at communicating the themes in my work.”

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“Of course, contemplation and patience are not necessarily human traits, and it’s up to each of us to bring awareness and intention to this process in whatever ways we can. Pretending otherwise is folly. I find myself both excited about the possibilities and concerned about the hubris that often accompanies human progress.”

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“So, for this new year, I’m committing to more discipline, both in my art and in my reflections. Writing and art-making have become intertwined for me, and I enjoy the balance they bring.”

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“Like the enduring holly, the love of family and friends breathes life into all of us—

Ever true,

Everlasting.”

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“As an artist committed to a lifelong journey of creation, I recognize that this moment in time will grow and transform. But I believe that the small, isolated abstract qualities around me will continue to influence my work. It’s a never-ending smorgasbord of inspiration.”

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“Perhaps that’s where I need to land. Being an artist is what I’m called to do, and if I need to create work with broader appeal, so be it. After all, at this moment, what aligns with my deepest values is being an artist, a creator. Finding a way to do just that should bring me joy, no matter the subject. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.”

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“The act of creation, especially when born out of necessity, is in itself a mindful journey. There is so much that can be mined about who I am through the art I create, yet I haven’t explored that as deeply as I should. If I truly want to deepen this exploration, I know I’ll need to incorporate other avenues of discovery alongside it.”

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“I believe that by examining my triggers, I’ll discover the causes of the noise and the way forward—and my art must be part of that process because I think it’s revealing more than meets the eye.”

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“It suggests that our future path, while unknown, can only be found through a balanced awareness and a hopeful drive toward a better world. Perhaps focusing on food is a great place for all of us to start.”

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“The juxtaposition of human reliance on this creature with our negligence toward its preservation serves as a reminder that we cannot continue to extract from nature without giving back. This duality—dependence and disregard—forms a core aspect of the work’s narrative and underscores the urgency of reconsidering our relationship with the natural world.”

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“Over time, I’ve come to appreciate the delicate balance between intellect and emotion in the creative process. The brain provides structure, discipline, and technical understanding, but it’s the heart that fills each work with life.”

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“Yes there is much to observe for sure. It’s just a matter of controlling the ever fleeting presence and tuning into the moment. It’s within that I believe truly great ideas find root and then are born into the world.”

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“Attempting through the work to navigate the boundaries that elusively exist between life, the tug and pull, that defines is one of my main objectives.”

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“Perhaps it is my ego that makes the connection tenuous. Perhaps if I work on transcending that, the pathways that keep us all connected to that underlying order will sharpen their presence. Perhaps it’s just time to get lost in the art.”

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“And the truth is I know I still have much work to do. However I can not deny that the best work I have ever done in my life is often done when I am not in tension with either myself, or those I am in a relationship with.”

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“For me, as an artist, I can not allow myself to become overly consumed with meaning and intention. It’s there of course but that pales in comparison to the absolute need to create. The need to simply work. It’s from that the art is born and for that I shall continue.”

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