In my artwork, color dictates everything. The infinite ways in which color can be manipulated, paired, and emphasized has mesmerized me and steered every aspect of my artistic process. The shapes, patterns, and even subject matter are aids to the stress on color. Often I find that the process of creating the composition is all leading up to choosing colors like a coloring book. I strive to create works that instantly can grab a viewer’s attention, regardless of how abstract or non representational the work may be. A major part of my process planning involves perusing the many textures of the world around us and the unique shapes and patterns and thinking of the ways that I can piece all of these elements together. I often look towards nature and the brilliant underwater textures and colors that exist for my inspiration.