I am honored to serve as the 2022-2023 California Young Artists Expo Founding College Chair. I have always been extremely passionate about all mediums of art, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to review and appreciate all of the wonderful art pieces that our state’s high school and college students have to offer. I have looked at the art pieces from all six categories, and I must say that I am genuinely astonished by the level of talent that is on display. With that being said, artists do not have to be the most talented or most skilled to move others with their work. What makes an art piece great is its ability to speak to others; the range of emotions that it invokes in all of us. So to anyone who is doubting themselves, you should remember that your art doesn't need to display the greatest amount of skill to have the most powerful message. Watering cans can make the flowers grow just as well as rain clouds. I am looking forward to participating in this event, and to looking at all of the submissions yet to come! I wish everyone much success and happiness in all your future endeavors. Believe in yourself. You got this!