In 2016 I boxed up my last uniform. I spent 15 years doing things that weren’t really following my true passion and dreams. I am a military veteran, former police officer and former fighter; the ladder career is where my fascination with art and love it ignited again (pun totally intended) and I began creating regularly. During the various careers I held, and overtime, I developed PTSD, depression and anxiety. I began searching for my self. Art became a way of healing myself, and I set forth to inspire others but this time with art and with the freedom of self-expression I use the differnt colors and textures to represent emotions and experiences. I think we all feel a lot of the same things and we just have a hard time communicating it or afraid to let others know. The message with my art and as I continue to inspire others is to, “Stop doing things you don’t like.” I believe that is the only way you can find happiness and create your version of happiness.