Photo by Kuria Jorissen
“I believe the key to producing good artwork is having fun in the process of making it. I love painting, and I think that shows through in my work. Art just makes people happy, and the vibrant colors on a large scale in my work are contagious. My goal with my paintings is to put a smile on people’s faces.”
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About Me
I’m an 18-year-old artist, community catalyst, and student at University of Washington (Seattle).
I’m the founder & artist of the nationally-awarded Save Our Salmon (SOS) Mural Initiative. So far, I’ve led 700 volunteers painting a 112-foot SOS Mural along Juanita Creek (Kirkland), and a 188-foot SOS Mural above McAleer Creek (Lake Forest Park, WA), and a 1,800 sq ft mural at the Western Fisheries Research Center (Magnuson Park, Seattle).
In 2022, I won the Barron Prize for Young Heroes, and SOS was named one of the top 15 national projects making communities better. My murals have been featured on KING 5, KOMO 4, The Seattle Times, and the national Inspiring Young Heroes documentary.
Look for my art in over 70 Western Washington businesses, retail shops, and galleries - and find my booth in over 40 Western Washington art festivals!
📍 Kirkland, WA
Photo by Schack Art Center
Awards
The Paradigm Challenge - 2023 Grand Prize Winner
‘20 Under 20’: Teen Innovators Changing the World - Diversity In Action Magazine 2023
Prudential Emerging Visionary - 2023 Winner
Barron Prize for Young Heroes - 2022 Winner
'Power for Good' John Deere Community Service Award - 2022 Winner
‘Giving Back’ Award by Kirkland Downtown Association - 2022 Winner
Juanita Neighborhood Association Student Community Service Award - 2022 Winner
'Innovation in Community Service' First Tee Award - 2021 Winner
1st Place DECA Washington State Champion - Business Growth Plan 2021 Winner
Best of the Northwest - 2020 Featured Young Artist
