Catch and Release Drawing

My name is Alycia Shiann and I am a 25-year-old painter and muralist from Long Beach, CA. I create artwork to help humanity connect with nature. I believe that nature is extremely important to our physical and mental well-being. People get so caught up with the stress and anxieties of daily life that we start to neglect not only ourselves, but our values too. The planet gives us so much beauty and natural resources that we would cease to exist without it. Through the use of vibrant colors, spirituality, and symbolism, my artwork depicts all aspects of nature from landscapes to animals to humanity's own connection to nature. I want my audiences to immerse themselves in nature not only to heal their spirit, but to understand how vital it is that we heal our planet.