Art has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up in a very creative family that is always crafting and making art. The biggest inspiration to me in my art career is my father. My father graduated from Penn State in Fine Arts and I have always wanted to draw as well as him one day. As I reached High School I lost my drive for art. Art never fit in my busy schedule at school and it started to fade out of my life. As my Senior Year approached I knew I wanted to return to art. As the year progressed it became very clear that I wanted to make this a career one day. I knew I wanted to keep art a prominent component of my life. Art Education is the perfect career for me. I could not be happier about the major and career path I am choosing. I have grown up with a ton of little cousins and always been around kids. Teaching kids would be my dream. Art Education is where I need to be and I am excited for what it holds in my future.