I see that you’ve done other works that include three-dimensional objects glued onto your canvases. What inspired you to include these elements in your work?

I wanted to include 3D objects because I like the way it looks against a smooth, flat surface. It gives the eye something more to look at and it almost adds some sort of reality to the picture which I enjoy. I feel like it can elevate a painting from ‘good’ to something even better.

How do you view social media as an artist? What are the pros and cons in your eyes?

I personally like social media. I like being able to show my works and see how people will respond to particular pieces. You can also connect with so many people through art on social media. It’s crazy how many people you meet and even become close friends with. The one con I will say for me personally is that I struggle to consistently post art. Sometime I post a lot of art and sometimes I don’t. I do feel a little pressure to post every single painting and drawing that I do just to show that [they’re still being made]. But, honestly, with the Covid lockdowns, my creativity quite a lot. I don’t want to rush back into producing works I’m not proud of.

If you could go back three years and give advice to your younger self, what would it be?

The one thing I’d tell myself is to start seeing a therapist and to start taking care of myself mentally in the right ways. Don’t ever turn to substances to help because it never has. All it did was push away unresolved trauma. Don’t be afraid to ask for help – and cry when you need to!