From my childhood years, art has always played a major role in my life. I was almost always seen with a pencil and a piece of paper in my hand, doodling here and there. This followed me into my college years and after, where I created art using traditional materials like acrylic paint, colored pencils and pastels. Back in 2022, when I was furloughed from my retail management job, I took it as an opportunity to explore a new craft, metalsmithing. I originally started working with brass and quickly advanced into sterling silver. I learned from spending many hours watching YouTube videos and by experimenting with metal and flame. My spare bedroom eventually transformed into my studio space where I spend majority of my time after a long day at work.