Artist Statement

Behind this screen is someone who has an urge to create, but sometimes unsure where to start.

I'm not going to go out and call myself an "artist". I feel like that term is reserved for those who have accomplished large projects for all the world to see. However, that doesn't mean I haven't created things that I want the world to see. Maybe not the world, per say, but perhaps a small audience. 

I would say I'm more of a hands-on creator. That is to say that I like to get my hands dirty creating a prop or even a simple needle prick while pinning a pattern to fabric. I am by no means an expert in this, but I'd like to say I'm getting pretty good at it. I am inspired by other costume creators and how much energy and passion they put into their work. Every scalloped edge, every lacy headpiece, has an intense amount of detail that I hope to gain someday. I am also inspired by my friends and family, who work hard in many different ways to get the results they want.

There are times where I get frustrated and want to give up. "I should just go back to living as a recluse behind the screen. At least I kept quiet there." But then I remember that I don't want to go back to that life. I want to create to--in turn--create a better me. One that is more confident about herself and her work.

Behind this screen is someone with an urge to create. And I'll start from where I see fit.