I began scuba diving late in my life so I could witness the magical underwater landscape that has been ravaged by climate change in recent years. The experience of diving is akin to Alice’s fall down the rabbit hole in Wonderland: an immersion in an alternate universe of infinite blue space, anthropomorphic forms and psychedelic colors teeming with life. I have only begun to investigate its overwhelming beauty. While diving, I draw in a small waterproof sketchbook – taking in the visual stimulation all around me. Drawing from life cements what I am observing into my memory and captures the moment I am in. I also photograph underwater for later reference in the studio, particularly the color and light my drawings can’t capture.