In my art, I deconstruct and then I reconstruct, so visual perception is one of my primary interests.

Far more interesting than problem solving is problem creation.

There are things about signing on to a process over the long term that protect you from the buffeting winds of change.

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

It's always a pleasure to talk about someone else's work.

The first thing I do is take Polaroids of the sitter - 10 or 12 color Polaroids and eight or 10 black-and whites.

Paintings can make you cry and it's just **colored dirt**.