Heroes inspire us for many reasons: they make tough decisions, they keep going and they get done what matters. But there’s another reason we love our heroes. Inside us all, we know we have the power to become one ourselves.

Freedom works, it turns out; the Constitution codified and structured freedom at a level unparalleled in world history.

Marketing of art is, and to my mind has always been, trendy. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean there is any real long-term value. As an artist I do what I like. As a collector I collect what I like.

General anxiety is the bridge between the manic joys of creation, exploration, new revelations, professional acceptance and reward, and the depression of self-critique, professional rejection and stagnation. All are part of the roller coaster ride of an artist's life.

Artists should be self-aware of their work and their potential places in people's lives and make their decisions accordingly.

There’s always tomorrow, until there’s not.

The artist who chooses the difficult muse; or only has a difficult muse; should not be surprised with the results.