It’s one of my loose theories that Catholicism and art have gone well together because both believe in the physical manifestation of the spiritual world.

I think making things beautiful is important. But often what's first considered ugly is beautiful, too.

Life is much larger than how we image it, always, but society can be constricting in ways.

I like Betsy Ross as a model, too, the quilting bee, sitting around with your friends making art, asking what they think, so that you get the benefit of everyone's opinions and so it's not just about you in your you-dom.

Life really changes. And it gets lighter, for the most part. You tolerate yourself and others better.

I'm reminded of the arm, and the body, and the appendage.

When studio art started being seen as important, I joined Colab, and then I became very involved.