I have always loved the expansive colors found in nature. When I was young, I thrived on getting my hands in the dirt and building sanctuaries under extraordinary trees, creating fairy gardens and magical scenes with the resources nature gave me. Over time, this led me to the field of ecology and scientific illustration, which I intend to pursue in university. Whether it includes illustrating botanicals, painting still-lifes, or developing dyes and paints from flowers and rocks, nature is always my favorite collaborator.