“my art is mostly just doodles of whatever comes out of my head. when i listen to music, it helps my creative mind craft it on paper. it brings out that feeling in me. like if i listen to jazz, it brings out a mellow side. it makes me want to create something that’s peaceful. while i’m listening to the music, i just let my hands and my mind take over. when the music stops, i look at what i’ve created and tweak it from there. most of my friends see my art as a hobby. i don’t. i see it as a passion. i probably spend five to eight hours a day on it, or at least until i fall asleep. it’s something that i’ve always wanted to do with my life.” — erika benavides
