What I Believe
A friend’s young child once asked me what my job was, and I replied, “I’m an art teacher at a big school.” She looked puzzled for a moment before saying, “That’s a shame—have they forgotten how to draw?” That moment perfectly reflected what often happens. As children, we create freely, without judgment or comparing ourselves to reality. But as we grow older, we lose confidence, measuring our creativity against others and holding it to photographic or hyper-realistic standards that take years to master. I often hear, “But I can’t draw a straight line or a circle!”—truth is, few people can. My mission is to use my skills to guide others back to that childlike joy and freedom in creating, helping confidence bloom again. With the right encouragement, this can become a journey of discovery, ownership, passion, and, most importantly, creative confidence—something that can enrich countless areas of life.