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The Great Discovery

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Mission Debriefing

A picture is worth a thousand words.

These frames capture different points along my journey as an artist. Each frame features an icon in the bottom right corner, symbolizing the main image. Along the bottom of each portrait, a story is hidden in the hieroglyphs.


What do you see?

Portrait 1:

A Longer-Lasting Flame

I’ve played in bands, acted in music videos, and even walked down the runway. Was it fun and cool? Sure. Was I happy? Not really. Now, looking back at the last 5 years, I thought completing and self-publishing two children’s books would make me happy. Honestly, it wasn’t something I was consciously focused on, but it was there in the background, like a little voice in the back of my mind. But guess what? It didn’t make me happy. I was caught up in this idea that I needed to achieve something to experience happiness, something that followed me around for years, and unlearning that has been a difficult process.

When it came to So Indifferent,  The Fear Theory, or any of my creative pursues it was never about the numbers, or gaining notoriety. For me, it’s always been about understanding myself and building real, connection. Bringing both together in my work has shown me what truly matters: helping others see their creative potential and keeping their spark alive in a world that often tries to put it out.

What does it mean? This piece reflects the journey of choosing fulfillment over fleeting happiness. It’s about finding a longer-lasting flame, one that can burn steadily, continuously.

Portrait 2:

The Building Process: Patience

So Indifferent (where everything started) gave me the autonomy to express creativity across various mediums. At its core, I just wanted to create.
 
I used it as a way to push myself beyond my comfort zone, to explore life with curiosity. Despite the feeling of indifference that once shaped my perspective, I quickly realized it was never about not caring, it was about clearing space to care more intentionally. 
 
It gave me the chance to chip away at an outdated value system that no longer served me, while simultaneously building something that did. Through So Indifferent, I allowed myself the freedom to create without judgement. Looking back, I didn’t think I’d be doing what I’m doing today, but then again, I’m not surprised.
 
What does it mean? I wanted to capture a snapshot of the creative process. Whether it’s a blank screen or an empty sketchbook, the first step is always the same: choosing to taking action. You might not know where to begin, but starting is what matters.
1. Building Blocks

1 – Represents building blocks. It references starting with that you have, whether it’s a pencil, sketchbook, or a piece of paper – work with what you have. 

A reminder that things take time to flourish. Using what tools you have available to you will require time to hone in on your craft. With each passing day as you continue to invest time into building on that initial seed (idea, thought, project,etc), it is a reminder grow happens in stages. Planting that seed for me, deciding to pick up a pencil and sketchbook, resulted in creating So Indifferent, and the courage to step out into the world, or in this case the universe.

A reminder that I’m not for everyone, and that’s fine. As long as I’m able to inspire one person to pick up a pencil, paint brush, or a musical instrument, I’ve done what I set out to do from the very start.

It’s easy to fall into the trap disliking yourself, or wishing you were someone else. My self-discovery journey, which was simply making an effort to get to know myself by limiting external influences, required me reexamine myself. Journaling was a played a huge role in allowing me the space to ask those hard hitting questions; who am I, what is that I want to do, what interests me and why? This led to me approach the world in my own unique way. There’s only one of me, why would I want to ever be someone else?

As mentioned in the main portrait, I decided to focus on fulfilment instead of happiness when it came to my creative pursuits. Not only did I fell in love with the process of learning about myself, my creative journey helped find the spark needed to navigate the  depression and now-self-esteem I was experiencing. Music, playing the guitar, acting, and even baking have all allowed me to express myself in ways I didn’t believe was possible, and have ultimately led me here.

 

Here is a one of the music videos I acted in, ironically enough it was called “Afraid of Heights“.

Portrait 2:

The Building Process: Patience

So Indifferent (where everything started) gave me the autonomy to express creativity across various mediums. At its core, I just wanted to create.
 
I used it as a way to push myself beyond my comfort zone, to explore life with curiosity. Despite the feeling of indifference that once shaped my perspective, I quickly realized it was never about not caring, it was about clearing space to care more intentionally. 
 
It gave me the chance to chip away at an outdated value system that no longer served me, while simultaneously building something that did. Through So Indifferent, I allowed myself the freedom to create without judgement. Looking back, I didn’t think I’d be doing what I’m doing today, but then again, I’m not surprised.
 
What does it mean? I wanted to capture a snapshot of the creative process. Whether it’s a blank screen or an empty sketchbook, the first step is always the same: choosing to taking action. You might not know where to begin, but starting is what matters.

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