My whole life is driven in pursuit of creativity. There is no other way. Here are some ways I don’t monetize my creative energy:

• In the past year I’ve helped start a local sewing club that welcomes all ages, identities, sewing abilities, etc. I’ve met some of the finest, most creative and talented sewists who freely and graciously share knowledge and supplies. I love dreaming up, planning, and sewing my own wardrobe.

• I regularly attend Spinning Spurs, a weekly queer-led line dancing event that is super joyful and fun. I know a lot of dances now!

• I started a claymation club with two friends. So far, we’ve made a line dancing claymation. Can’t wait to see what we do next!

• I dabble in many arts.

• I’m lucky to live in the beautiful Ojai Valley, and love walking my dog Bean, hiking, cycling, soaking in the river or reading at the beach. I also recently got into crossfit.

• Some of the drawings on this page were submitted to contests, like the Ojai Music Festival contest in which I made top runner-up, woohoo!