All paintings are abstract ideas, not representations of a true reality.

Put a symbol, or language of some sort, in a painting and it will be noticed by the viewer whether or not they can read that particular language.

You have to understand how the human eye behaves when it views a scene for the first time. Work with that knowledge, and your paintings will have more drama and will evoke strong reactions.

The way we see is critical to understanding how others will read our compositions.

A painting with a message does not happen by accident. It happens when you place elements in their order of importance.

Artists need not meet any standards to practice their craft... Virtually every other occupation requires some sort of license, union membership or something that says you are qualified.

The difficult part of the process is the long exploration and discovery of your own soul and living with the results.