MY PROCESS
My work comes from a deeply personal place, grounded in exploring who I am, the memories that have shaped me, and the ways I’ve grown over time. I’m drawn to the idea that even the smallest experiences can shift how we see ourselves, and that identity is constantly influenced by culture, symbolism, and the world around us. Through my art, I try to capture that mix of introspection and universality, something honest and personal, but still resonant for anyone who values authenticity and reflection.
My process usually begins with a feeling or memory that lingers, something I want to understand more clearly. I think about the atmosphere I want the final work to hold and how I want someone to emotionally respond to it. From there, I gather references: imagery, colours, textures, and motifs that build the language of the piece and connect back to the themes I’m exploring.
Working digitally in Procreate allows me to experiment freely. I play with composition, layering, and a range of brushes; dry brush, watercolour, jagged, airbrush to help build depth, texture, and movement. I often combine digital techniques with hand-drawn linework to keep the work feeling organic and multidimensional. This stage is fluid and intuitive, full of trial, error, and discovery, and it’s where the piece really starts to take shape.
Feedback is also an important part of how I refine my work. Hearing how others interpret my pieces helps me see new possibilities and pushes me to be more intentional in my choices. It reminds me to clarify my ideas and stay connected to the emotions and experiences I’m trying to express.
Ultimately, my art is about reflection, my own and the viewer’s. It explores how memories, influences, and the environment around us shape our sense of self. I hope my work creates a small moment of connection, inviting people to pause, recognise something familiar, and consider the forces that have shaped who they are. For me, making art is both a process of personal understanding and a way to spark that same curiosity in others.
