As an illustrator, my process tends to take on a Jekyll and Hyde mentality. On one side is the uninhibited child that makes symbols and flings paint for the sheer joy of leaving a mark. These childlike tendencies thrive on mistakes or happy accidents. On the other side is the cautious and planning adult that wants to effectively and clearly tell a story through visuals. These two mentalities are in a constant struggle, which is why the accomplishment of an illustration has become for me an exhausting yet exhilarating reward.

In contrast to the process is the chosen subject matter, which is not as difficult to come by. The most mundane of situations that involve people are of particular interest to me, as they are moments that seem to exhibit a person's true character. They are also the moments that are most often overlooked. A mom bringing her son a sandwich, a younger brother making fun of his older sister; these instances are often disregarded as mere daily life. But as a visual storyteller, these are the moments that I strive to capture.