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My creative intent and process come from my love of creating and sharing. I am drawn to imagery that is visually expressive and conceptual, and I aim to create work that invokes emotion. I experiment with different methods of expression through conceptual drawing, painting, and more recently, printmaking. Printmaking and its methodical process have become an important way for me to challenge myself through different stages of each piece I create. I have always enjoyed the delicate execution of my ideas, and the process of printmaking techniques initially interested me: preparing my ideas, choosing a print technique, and the carving of linoleum or intricate etching onto plexiglass. Applying the ink to print it out and see the results is only the tip of the iceberg of my newfound love for this medium. The unpredictability of the outcome intrigues me like no other medium, though I, of course, still enjoy painting and drawing. Knowing that the outcome is a direct result of the honesty and care that I put into my creative process is what truly drives me and continues to motivate me to create. As I continue to expand my knowledge and learn more about intaglio processes, I have realized that printmaking ignited further passion within me as an artist. My experience with printmaking has encouraged me to continue to grow and learn more about the medium, to get comfortable, be precise, and take risks. It is teaching me not to be afraid of the unknown and that my hard work does, in fact, pay off.