Inspired by the Western painting cannon, chaotic digital media, and my queer identity, I layer classical painting techniques with contemporary symbols to playfully weave queerness into art history. I create references for my paintings by creating collages either digitally or from printed images. These materials allow me to engage in a low-stakes process where I can focus on spontaneity and iteration rather than perfection. By blending art history and my contemporary mindset, I insert queer representation within both historical and contemporary art.