In this exclusive interview, contemporary conceptual artist Anna Mikhaela Reyes discusses her creative journey and the deeply personal themes that fuel her work. Based in Denton, Texas, Anna shares how her use of charcoal, watercolor, chalk pastel, and colored pencil brings to life the romanticism of botany and the human figure. We delve into her exploration of psychology, trauma, and interpersonal connection, and how she intertwines romance and melancholy to reflect the bittersweet beauty of life. Recently awarded the New Futures Award, Anna also reflects on her experience exhibiting at The Other Art Fair Dallas, sponsored by Saatchi Art.