I consider all of my paintings to be self portraits. Not because I am physically depicted in them necessarily, but more so because they are depictions of feelings that I have about myself and the external forces that I find myself interacting with. It is a critical analyzation, but often times the delivery is satirical or surreal. In much of my work, I have strived to create a concrete narrative. More recently, I have been experimenting with the use of surreal imagery to capture my feelings about situations rather than try to tell a story with a scene. Some major themes that I find myself coming back to are existentialism, anxiety, awkwardness, dystopian imagery, millennials, and empathy. When making work, I often find myself attempting to answer questions that I have. These questions vary from work to work. What are the opinions that I have in regards to the activities that I partake in? How can I capture certain feelings that I have in a way that is engaging? What causes my anxiety? How can I utilize feelings of anxiety of disillusionment in a way that is relatable? What makes me me excited about making work, or rather, what changes can I make to be excited about making work?