Babes Rage: Your IG bio says that you’re a young artist sharing your work. Are you a student? If so, is art something you’d like to pursue as a career?

Yes, I am a student! I am a junior in high school and would love to pursue art as a career. Whether I go the business route or the education route, I know I want to do something in the art field. 

Babes Rage: Can you tell us a little about your background and interests? How did you first get into art? 

I have been doing art all my life; whether it was crafts, painting, or textiles, it has always been something I have enjoyed from a young age. I loved finger knitting and drawing figures and faces. 

Babes Rage: What inspires you most? Do you have any favorite artists or subjects?

My teachers and peers are some of my favorite artists as well as people who inspire me—inspiring me to challenge myself and make great art! Other than people whom I am very close to, I enjoy a lot of historical art and female artists. Frida Kahlo is one of my favorite feminist artists who was making art before the term “feminist art” was commonly practiced. 

Babes Rage: Do you have plans, shows, or projects we should be on the lookout for in the future?

I always have projects I’m working on; being in two studio art classes, I am working toward growing my portfolio all the time! There are always new projects I am starting for school, commission, or in my free time.

Babes Rage: If you could give advice or encouragement to fellow young artists, what would you advise?

Do what kind of art makes you happy. Sometimes in a classroom setting teaching art, we are told we’re good at one thing or one way/formula to make art when that should be up to the artist and their interests because art has no limitations. Challenge yourself in positive ways, don’t be afraid to try something new or change the process. Change is the best step to growth.