For my first set of 10 works, I wanted to test my skill at layering since most of my previous works have usually been flat and have lacked texture. So to begin, I started cutting out comic strips from the “funnies” section of newspapers, working on top of them. For my subject matter I dove into my world of dark humor and cynicism, but soon I started looking for inspiration in old doodles from my sketchbook that coincided with my theme of the macabre. I have a multitude of images ranging from Mickey Mouse to a humorous ransom note. I found these works a representation of myself as well as my personality, which can be humorous or sinister. Through this process I have learned the aesthetic value of working in layers and it will most definitely be something that I want to continue with in the future.