"The studio sits at the end of the hall, a bright breath of relief beyond classrooms of subjects I’ve never been good at. As I pass, I always look for my art teacher and favorite person, Ms. Ahern, at her desk in the back corner, a familiar sight that brings comfort. Using palette knives and soft, airy layers, I aimed to capture the ethereal feeling of this room, a place I understand better than anywhere else, place that feels like home."

Reyna is inspired by the world around her, though much of her work is driven by integral moments from her own life. Her work grows from personal experience, observation, and emotion. Creating is a natural extension of who she is, there has never been a time she wasn’t driven to make art, falling in love with each brushstroke along the way.

Acrylic paint has always been one of Reyna’s favorite mediums because of its versatility and easy manipulation. While she continues to grow through printmaking, sculpture, oil, mixed media, gouache, and more- acrylic remains a source of comfort and love she will always return to.