I feel that the arts and creativity are important in allowing a person to step outside of traditional society standards and think outside of the box. For me, creativity is very calming because it allows me to have ideas without being constrained by the boundaries placed on me. I’m able to create my ideas through my photography and photoshop skills.

I’m an amateur photographer. Previously, I have taken photos for my school’s yearbook and written for my school’s newspaper. This year, I took a Landscape & Nature photography class. For this class, I got the privilege of having one of my photographs exhibited in the virtual Julio Fine Arts Gallery at Loyola University Maryland. My most recent project that I worked on used the theme of “Reflection.” My next project is going to try to use the A to Z theme.

I hope to learn more about the processes other artists and creative thinkers use to develop their ideas into a physical entity. I’m also interested in learning about the different artistic styles people use. https://nmcross.myportfolio.com