Art-making commences with curiosity—captivated by colors, patterns, or textures in everyday surroundings. Whether it's cracked walls, nature's wonders, or inspiration from artists, I seize these moments, capturing them through pictures, sketches, or written notes. These cues ignite a prolonged interest.

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Allowing ideas to brew, I embark on explorations without specific intentions—color studies, gel prints, collages, mark-making, or simply jotting down feelings. This frictionless flow evolves into preparatory studies, where connections solidify and narratives shape.

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Contemplating colors, materials, and shapes, particularly drawn to the calmness of squares and circles, I paint from memory and imagination. Emotions unfold as layers build and recede on cradled wood boards. The tactile experience, enhanced by sanding, reveals the raw beauty of memories.

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Staring at random shapes, I wait for them to speak, sometimes liberating energy with a paintbrush. Visualizing the composition, I embrace the randomness in the initial layers, working through internal chaos. I paint my stories, often revealing titles midway.

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A teeny-tiny paintbrush brings me to mandalas, where symmetry and repetition center me. This process becomes a means of communication—conveying feelings, reminiscing childhood joy, connecting with lost loved ones, and evoking joy and sorrow.

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In the quiet of creation, I find temporary peace, grateful for the journey that's made me a better artist today. Yet, as artists, we're never truly 'there,' are we?"