All I am is what I create. It's my blessing to share with the world.

Exploring the thought process through visual journaling is essential in a world that is in continuous change.

Visual journaling allows us to access our inner language of imagery and express it both verbally and visually, while exploring the connection between image and word.

I continuously strive to touch lives.

The more ideas one is free to explore, the more likely a truly creative idea can emerge.

Teaching art is a shared experience. Our ability to share our own personal vision and interact with others through art can become realized.

The final product becomes a passionate reflection of all that was revealed to me about my subjects during intense moments of personal clarity.

1. Don't be boring. 2. Be able to pass the airport test; be interesting enough to carry on a 3 hour conversation with a stranger. 3. When in doubt, do what you can never do again.

A castle of defense, a bastion of mightA fort where the wise teach the young to fightAn armory of weapons, sharp as hooksAre wrapped in leather and shelved as books

To be subjected to pain that threatens to exceed coping resources is not something that people choose.

In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you.

I'd rather play here in this small bar and just do a good show. Because it's fun and there's no expectations, it's encouragement to be different, do something new.

Nationalism is both a vital medicine and a dangerous drug

It's now expected of me that I will defy expectation, so I really generally seem to be free to write what I want.

All things carry yin and embrace yang. They reach harmony by blending with the vital breath.

Forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable.

It's not about having enough time, it's about making enough time.

Attention, must be devoted principally to raising the workers to the level of revolutionaries; it is not our task to descend to the level of the 'working masses'.