The Voices Behind the Canvas

Tell us about yourself:

I received a Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Cleveland State University and studied a variety of mediums, including painting, printmaking, sculpting, and graphic design. I strive to create pieces that are eye-catching, thought-provoking, and detail-oriented. My work represents the relationship between the physical and metaphysical realms. I aim to push the boundaries of imagination by creating pieces that are both psychedelic and surreal.

How would you describe your style of art?

Psychedelic, surreal, and detail oriented.

What influences have shaped your work the most?

My work is shaped by nature, science, philosophy, theology, ancient history, color theory, and biology. These disciplines fuel both my visual language and conceptual approach.

Can you walk us through your creative process or methods?

Each project has a unique but similar process. It often begins with creating a list of descriptive words to set the tone. Once an idea is established, I create a variety of sketches-both full-size and thumbnail—to explore shape and composition. Then, starting from the background to the foreground, I layer acrylic paints on canvas, allowing the image to slowly emerge through deliberate rendering and color decisions that reflect the emotional tone.

How can people follow your work or support you? (Social media handles, website links)

You can find my artist portfolio by visiting serotoninstudios.art. Updates for upcoming events, art markets, work in progress videos, and images can be found on my instagram @serotoninshorty. Commissions are accepted via direct message on instagram or by email at serotoninstudios.art@gmail.com.

What role do you believe art plays in social change or empowerment?

I think art —wether it be fine arts, film, music, or otherwise—-has the power to influence mood and ignite contemplation. This energy encourages an attitude for action and affirmation.

What advice would you give to young artists or creators today?

"The oak sleeps in the acorn, the giant sequoia tree sleeps in its tiny seed, the bird waits in the egg, God waits for his unfoldment in man. You gravitate to that which you secretly love most. You meet in life the exact reproduction of your own thoughts. There is no chance, coincidence or accident in a world ruled by law and divine order. You rise as high as your dominant aspiration, you descend to the level of your lowest concept of yourself. The infinite intelligence within you knows the answers, its nature is to respond to your thoughts. Be careful of the thought-seeds you plant in the garden of your mind, for seeds grow after their kind." —good thoughts, bad thoughts by Funkadelic.