I am Dakotah Davis, a 17-year-old high school senior with an unwavering determination to succeed. Born in Kansas and adopted in 2019, I relocated to Texas, where I have embraced every challenge with a bright and hopeful outlook. As I prepare for the next chapter of my life, I am committed to pursuing higher education by taking college credit classes alongside my high school coursework. My ultimate ambition is to become a professional artist. I have a deep passion for drawing, painting, and exploring various forms of artistic expression. My dream is to see my work displayed in galleries, but my most cherished goal is to teach others the transformative power of art. Having personally experienced the profound impact that art has on self-expression and emotional processing, I am eager to inspire others to use art as a meaningful outlet. I am excited about the future and am dedicated to making a positive impact through both my creative endeavors and my role as an educator. I look forward to the opportunities ahead and am committed to contributing to the art community in a way that helps others find their own voice through creativity.