I'm an abstract painter not just for myself, but because I really believe in abstraction.

Remember that an artist's life is an intense search for truth. This search takes many forms. Everyone of these forms demands its own disciplines. I learned and adapted to my search. I expect nothing from you. Question the truth of anything you confront. How does it apply to yourself and the trail you are pursuing?

I smoke pot when I work. I take a couple of tokes before I start. It just loosens you up.

When you're using a long brush, you have your arm at full length. Basically, it exaggerates the movement of your body. But I always start far away and end up really close.

The possibilities of thought training are infinite, its consequences eternal, and yet few take the pains to direct their thinking into channels that will do them good, but instead leave all to chance.

I respect all artists, just some more than the others. Because it's something that really needs to be done.

Being an artist is very independent thinking, although there's always going to be a lot of doubt.