As an artist, I spend most of my days alone, painting in my studio until it's time to display my work. I love human connection, and look forward to the response and interpretation of my paintings. I've had people dislike my work and I've had people start crying because they felt an emotion they couldn't explain. I love that about humans. "The Struggler" relates to what a lot of people may be feeling right now – the critical financial, emotional struggle we are all dealing with.