K-OODI Magazine May 2016, Issue 5 | Page 12

Aaron and I even got to stay and be extras in the scenes he was filming that night. Also, I just had my first solo museum exhibition - War Paint - at the Evansville Museum of Arts, history & Science, which was a tremendous honor! You also teach, give appearances in events, you've illustrated numerous books, and you are a vocal supporter of LGBTQ rights. In addition, you've co-founded the You Will Rise Project. Can you tell us more about the project and how it works? I like to keep busy! I started You Will Rise Project several years ago with Linda, my childhood art teacher, to