I’m an OB/GYN resident who practices figure drawing as a way of telling the story a body holds. I work primarily in charcoal and graphite because of the bold, expressive and tactile nature of the medium. My process is iterative and observational: quick studies that capture movement and mood, followed by longer drawings that build structure, shadow, and emotional weight. Growing up in rural Colorado and navigating a multicultural identity shaped how I read figures. Drawing helps me honor that skill—attention as a kind of respect. Ultimately, my work is about witnessing, making space for complexity, and rendering the human body as a lived experience.