My art work is a way to reflect how I'm feeling and a way to express my creative ideas. My parents are artists so the gift of creativity runs in the family. I'm against the captivity of animals which speaks to me and I use that in my work. I use abstract pieces to get out or express something that has been emotionally draining. When I was homeschooled in 5th grade I took a ceramics class which was very powerful; to be able to create something from hand that you have only seen in your head is a very positive experience. I,also, love experiencing nature's...more