First Breakthrough: Imagined Gardens
Back in 2022, I had taken many short online classes and learned a lot of mixed media techniques, but I was still confused about what I really wanted to create. I stumbled upon another online course—this one longer and more structured—and decided to enroll. Here is what I learned.
What I’d say if you asked
It’s a conversation I imagined—questions crafted by ChatGPT to help me reflect on my path from engineering to art.
I didn’t expect it to feel this honest.
But somehow, stepping into a make-believe interview let me say the things I hadn’t quite found words for—until now."
What if the safe path isn’t yours?
For 25 years, I built a career as a mechanical engineering supervisor in the automotive industry. It brought challenges and moments of joy, but something essential was missing. I longed to create, to explore a life led by instinct and imagination. I wanted to break free—and one day, I did.