My friends always tell me that I have the ability to do and make great things, that I make them proud. They cheer me on, pick me up when I'm down, and always remind me of what I am capable of. I put forth an effort to put a little bit of myself in each piece, making each work figurative of my personality and experiences. More work goes into each piece to make it unique, but it's those characteristics that make each piece interesting and worthwhile. It is also those characteristics that I find in myself that make me who I am, and why my work is a source of joy for myself and those around me. - Alyssa