In my painting, I use fabric as a landscape, its folds forming small pools of water to symbolize the state’s inescapable drought. As an oil painter drawn to realism and the fluidity of fabric, I find it a perfect medium to represent land without distraction. My work aims to evoke thought—how can a planet covered in 71% water still leave California parched? This piece is my love letter to my hometown, a visual narrative of urgency and awareness. I create to make people think, feel, and remember—because some stories deserve to make an impact that is unforgettable.