I've been looking through my old artwork and found a box full of personal projects. Applying what I learned to projects that excited me helped make the knowledge stick. Some of the work is a bit weird as I was still finding my path as an artist. I experimented with different techniques, like blending stumps and gouache, and studied anatomy and composition. Reflecting on these pieces, I realize how important they were in my journey, and it's made me want to create more and keep exploring new methods.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - High School Art
05:08 - Early Days at Watts
14:31 - Outro


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