Adams began painting on sea creatures and starfish before volunteering for Art Space. “I started volunteering here, participated with the kids camp, and then became a member via El Paseo Arts (a theater arts group who sponsor scholarships at Art Space). They gave me a scholarship fully paid for the year. I started here, I started keeping the shop open, teaching classes, and just continued to learn and grow,” said Adams.

After asking Adams what her specialty art was, she responded, “Everything honestly. I feel like in art, and also in life, you should not limit yourself. If you’re able to do it, then you should do whatever it is.”

After dabbling in many art mediums, she added, “That’s why I’m into ceramics. I’m into acrylics. I’m into taking those pieces and trying to collaborate them. Always just trying different things.” 

Adams says she still remembers the specific moment she realized that art can be a career after living in Brownsville for almost a year. “When I was living in Brownsville painting on the seashells and sea creatures, I came up with the idea of having it in a souvenir shop. What better way than to take the Island with them but also take art? You’re taking a piece of the Island with you, and it’s a good memory. That’s when I knew what I wanted to do.”

She added, “It brings me so much joy to do this. Whenever I see someone’s face light up over a piece that they have gotten from me or something they see. They know I’ve used my imagination, and it touches them. That’s my joy.” (Pictured: Acrylic pours)