As a nurse, I’ve always had a passion for both nursing and art, and I never thought I could pursue them both at the same time. But as I continued to learn and grow as a nurse, I realized that I could use my artistic skills to help others in a different way. Now, I work as a registered nurse at St. John Reginal Medical Center and create art paintings in my free time, which I started doing several years ago. It’s a busy schedule, but I love being able to use both of my passions to make a difference in people’s lives. Nature and the ocean, in particular, inspire my paintings. I use acrylic paint on canvas to capture its essence and beauty through my brushstrokes. I enjoy experimenting with various painting techniques, trying new methods and seeing how they turn out on the canvas.