I draw inspiration for my art by going deep within. Before approaching the canvas, I fill my soul with happiness–by traveling, being in nature, or spending time with my family–so that I am able to express nothing but optimistic feelings. My paintings are realistic or abstract representations of the places I have seen around the world and my personal emotional journeys. I believe that there is beauty everywhere we look and that every difficult situation in life has hidden blessings. We, as humans, have the power to shift the energy with the determination of our mind. Through my art I seek to provide the viewer with greater understanding of life and creativity and offer a beacon of light amidst the clouds.