I was honored to be selected as the featured artist for the Boys & Girls Club’s ASPIRE creative collaboration and fundraiser. In February and March of 2020, I worked with groups of pre-K, elementary, and teen kids to create four holographic paintings measuring 18” x 24”.

The foundation of the ASPIRE! paintings was created by the youngest kids. They applied the holographic paper and used permanent markers to draw, color, and write inspiring messages. We had a blast!

As the older kids continued to develop each painting, themes started to emerge:

Aspire! to Love
Featuring swirling hearts, pictures of home, family, and friends.

Aspire! to Explore
Featuring a rocket with energizing messages of love and curiosity.

Aspire! Together
Featuring a green city with vibrant symbols of love and nature.

Aspire! to Grow
Featuring a sunflower with positive symbols of love and encouragement.

The paintings were completed and sold at the Boys & Girls Club’s 2021 ASPIRE fundraiser, raising more than $800 to support future programming and community initiatives.We had a fantastic time working with the kids, and are greatly encouraged by a future in their capable hands!