Artist Statement I am committed to the work I do because I want to see my ideas and imagination become visual, tangible creations for all to appreciate. I want to be able to express with my work my personal feelings that I can't share with words alone. My aspiration in the next few years is to become a graphic designer. I would rather do this on a global scale and with so many language barriers in place, using images and graphics is sometimes the only way to communicate. Bringing everyone together and making the world culturally aware is my life's goal. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an Original Essay I try to have a general plan with my pieces, however most of the time I have to plan as I go. I'm a very organized person and a bit of a perfectionist, so mistakes are a serious and annoying inconvenience for me, whether anyone else notices or not. The little details are what really make a piece and I love using block printing to create those details. A theme I like to add to my pieces is usually something visually related to the female anatomy or conceptual themes of freedom or disorientation. I'm a feminist, so these themes are easy to relate to and express. When working with block printing I am constantly reminded that every mistake is permanent, however every mistake will also add character and uniqueness to my pieces. This is the third time I've worked with block printing and I was hoping that this time I could explore a stronger piece based on the profile of the face and incorporate the curls again. I usually start a piece by trying to identify subjects and topics that interest me. However, “Two-Sided Happiness” was inspired by my colleague's pearl necklace. As I looked at her pearl cluster necklace, I imagined bubbles floating around, and as I listened to her talk excitedly, I thought of everything she values: happiness, excitement, joy, fun, and of course, freedom. I put two and two together and mentally framed “Two-Sided Happiness.” I know my work is done when I feel I can no longer add texture or shape and maintain an aesthetic balance. “Two-Sided Happiness” certainly reached that point. When my piece goes as planned, I feel a sense of pride and ambition. I feel like I can complete any task put in front of me. When others see my piece I hope they feel jovial and free and reflect on what gives them these emotions.