The reason I don't like realist, photorealist, neorealist, or whatever, is that I am as interested in the artificial as I am in the real.

I've always thought that problem-solving is highly overrated and that problem creation is far more interesting.

The reason I don't like realist, photorealist, neorealist, or whatever, is that I am as interested in the artificial as I am in the real.

Inspiration is for amateurs. professionals work everyday. Personally the best inspiration is a deadline.

I'm not by nature a terribly intuitive person; I need to build a situation in which I will behave more intuitively, and that has really changed the life of my work - I found a way to trick myself into being intuitive.

Having a routine, knowing what to do, gives me a sense of freedom and keeps me from going crazy. It's calming.

Ease is the enemy of the artist. When things get too easy, you're in trouble.