Mural-making and painting are central to my artistic practice, both from a socially conscious perspective. I have a deep admiration for portraiture and its intrinsic qualities; the ability to capture not just the likeness, but the essence, of a person through painting is deeply inspiring. My “Florida Girl” series aims to showcase the often forgotten natural beauty and unique biodiversity of Florida through a feminist perspective. Inspired by my childhood spent growing up in Tallahassee, I paint young girls standing as protectors of Floridian inhabitants, amidst a wide-range of Florida’s natural environments.