when figuring out what to create for my

final art project, I kept looking at my

mirror that has been my canvas since

moving into this room. self portraits

were always something i felt more

inclined to draw because of the way

that it makes me observe and transform

myself into art. i think throughout the

process, i've learned to look at myself

differently in the mirror in a way that's

filled with more appreciation and love.

"feel it all" is about getting rid of the idea


that there are 'bad' emotions -- too often


we try to skip through the feelings that are


there for a purpose. this falls under our


previous assignment to create a poster with


a message. my message is to encourage everyone


to give themselves permission to live in the


present moment and feel whatever emotion comes


upon us.