Since the first drawing and painting lessons my parents gave me for my 10th birthday, I’ve grown into someone passionate about the arts and graphic communication. Using pigments and pixels to convey a message or an emotion, however subtle, was long just a hobby — and these days I take real pride in earning my living, much like a contemporary artist, coding pixels to communicate optimally.

Still, there’s so much to discover in the visual arts that I keep certain pursuits, like hand drawing and photography, as pure amateur pleasure — no pressure, just the joy of seeing the world differently. Those who know me will tell you my real medium is people: a good ear, an all-around curiosity, and a soft spot for spirited conversation.