My final project for the independent study I completed throughout my junior year was this collection of four pieces inspired by the four elements. The focus was on developing textures, backgrounds, and combining many different thematic elements into a collection that worked cohesively yet still had four distinct parts. After planning out each piece, I thoroughly enjoyed the process of posing myself, shooting, and editing. These were definitely the most difficult pieces I've ever attempted but I gained so much from start to finish. Ultimately, I rediscovered what I most love about Photoshop—being able to bring imagination to life.