I consider myself to be the result of a mixture of numerous cultures. Therefore, I mix mediums in my work to express this diversity in addition to the complexities of the world. The world is never unilateral nor straightforward. By mixing mediums, it forces the viewer to analyze the stratifications more closely. One example is the scenic painting of Indonesia done in acrylic paint with a girl glued on cardboard for depth. The scenic background is layered itself and suggests hints of secrecies. The change of mediums for the girl is to emphasize the clothes and the habits. My strengths are my use of value and color to create form. By using value and color, I try to make the images recognizable for the viewer while showing the ever-changing reality. No one object is of one color because nothing is ever that simple.

     A problem that I encounter is experimenting with new mediums. Because of my lack of experience, it is difficult to know what mixture of mediums will be most effective. A solution for such problem is by practicing in the RWB. This is exactly what I did for the piece with a pair of holding hands and a watercolor background. I experimented with the watercolors and realized that the color was too dark for the pencil and pen marks that I intend to overlap it with. Due to the exercise, I learned that a lighter background would be most effective for the piece because it complements the other medium that I am using.            

      For inspiration, I research artists who also mix mediums. Ben Freeman and Gerald F. Brommer both influence me to use creative mediums. Overall, throughout all of my artworks, I am trying to express my individuality as well as my perspective of the world.