Reckless Optimism started as an experiment. I wanted to keep pushing this direction I've been exploring lately, combining classical imagery with my own graphic style and seeing where it led.

One of my favorite painters has always been Jacques-Louis David. His iconic equestrian portrait Napoleon Crossing the Alps served as a loose source of inspiration for this piece. I wasn't interested in recreating the painting, but rather capturing some of its energy, movement, and confidence through my own visual language.

The title came almost immediately. It felt right from the start, and I didn't overthink it.

To me, Reckless Optimism is about choosing to move forward even when nothing feels certain. Sometimes believing things will work out is a revolutionary act, one that's just a little reckless.

This piece is full of the small details I love hiding throughout my work, and I hope every time you look at it, you discover something new.