[I] was always my dream to attend the Art Institute. I have always had this zeal to become the best that I can be and I saw that this institution will act as an avenue to me achieving that goal. I applied to the institution and got accepted based on my impressive portfolio.

As I got older, my ambitions changed and I wanted to be a graphic designer. In form five, I did Art for CXC and got a grade 2 at the general proficiency level. I was devastated because I was aspiring for a grade 1. I took a break from art when I went to A level because I could not cope with the disappointment of my Grade 2. But I guess when you love doing something you just can't turn you back on it completely.

We need to understand that there is a process of learning and experience and success will stem from this. The painting represents life and the brushstroke represents the steps we take in life.

I tend to keep my mind open to the different forms of art out there and I am always willing to try new stuff.

World music evokes a feeling. You don't have to think about the scene that it comes from.

I decided to create a really good laptop recording situation and to learn how to write that way, rather than have the perfect stuff around.

Apart from the traditional paintings I also dabble with a little photography.