Working in a data-driven corporate career has taught me how business operates, but applying those same metrics to art feels wrong. In this post I reflect on the tension between creativity and optimization, rejecting the pressure to chase algorithms or validation. Art, to me, must remain instinctive and necessary. Meanwhile, I continue the difficult process of mastering oil painting and chasing the certainty that drives my sketches.

"Exploring comics for George Pratt's class, diving deeper into writing my graphic novel, and reflecting on the tension between creating art for myself versus the pressures of social media."

I’m expanding beyond originals into prints, digital art, NFTs, and even AI collaborations. I’m also planning a curated newsletter, reviving my art Discord, and updating my website and Patreon—all part of building a stronger, more adaptable art business.