Even though I'm a realist, I try to let the medium show and allow it a certain degree of freedom.

My still-life painting has more to do with light and shadow than with the objects themselves.

I always choose strong, direct backlighting that creates patterns of intricate abstract shadows. These shadows become strong design elements that lie across and touch other objects in the set up.

The difference between a life laced through with frustration and one sustained by happiness depends on whether it is motivated by self-hatred or by real love for oneself.

Life fundamentally does not change depending on work or fame or success.

Think first. Talk less. Start today.

Our shock that reality is other than expected is weirdly tenacious

I like people. Humanity. My family is a part of my work. They contribute throughout the process with critiques, advice, opinions, etc.

My heart is tuned to the quietness that the stillness of nature inspires.

Writing for young readers is almost like dipping into a fountain of youth; for hours a day, I am a child again.

I never really got into game shows. The easiest one is Wheel Of Fortune because you just have to know words, and for the most part everyone knows words.

It's time to take a look at my failures and stop calling them successes. Now I can start working at something that can use me best.

A painter paints to unload himself of feelings and visions.