I initially created my character, Peanut, for a school assignment about identity, where she was my own sort of avatar. As I continued to make art of her, she developed into her own character, and I started to build a world and other characters around her. My work follows her through her life and adventures, each piece introducing new environments or characters or showing Peanut in a new outfit, new hairstyle, or a different side of her personality. I think of these as very intimate works of art, with the viewer getting a glimpse into this character’s life and hobbies, following her journeys, and watching her do daily tasks. I spent years drawing and painting fan art for shows, movies, video games, and comic books; all of my love for cartoons and the desire I feel to create art for my interests is the backbone of what I’m currently creating.