I remember when my grandma once asked me why I like to paint with such dark colors and contrasts. I told her that I don’t see them as dark. To me they bring light to life, they make the brightness shine even more. I had never really paid attention to this before she asked me. This is just one of the many small conversations we shared about my art, moments I think about often, especially when I’m working with deeper tones. I miss her so much, but in a way she’s still here with me, every day in th