I use dull colors in my drawings because I started out using a root beer base because it seemed like an interesting idea and when it turned out that it worked quite well as an ink I started using other colors that would compliment it.

I've been very influenced by Inuit art especially some drawings and watercolors I've seen.

I make art primarily for myself and to show my friends so I guess it's important to make art that they can connect to.

I wouldn't consider myself an outsider artist because I have a university degree in painting.

I actually prefer the silent black and white version of the Wizard Of Oz from the 20's.

Winnipeg has the largest collection of Inuit art in the world, I believe. They can be quite simple in a great way and often have sparse backgrounds and isolated characters. They often have a really great look to them.

My main influence are the other members of the Royal Art Lodge, we've drawn together enough that we can't help but influence each other.