I’ve always felt that when life gets heavy or gray or complicated, Pop Art is the best way to snap back into the present. I use saturated colors—those electric yellows and deep blues—because they give the brain a much-needed dopamine hit and a fresh burst of energy. There is something incredibly grounding about the "clean" side of this style, too; the bold black outlines and flat colors offer a sense of order and clarity that realism sometimes lacks. The repetitive, rhythmic practice is deeply satisfying and meditative to me.