Charity work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community. I've always been a big supporter of many different charities, have donated millions of dollars to them, and it just feels great to do and be able to help others, especially children.

The greatest success is creating whatever you want without conditions. I don't do commissions unless I really want to, because it's like having a job.

I was tired of illustration. You'd work so hard on a commission and it would go in to a magazine, and you'd turn the page and it was gone.

I cannot tell you how many people, powerful people, come to my studio and they are in tears they are so moved by what they see.

I create for artistic intent only and do everything from life.

Charity work is very important to me and gives me an opportunity to give back to my community. I've always been a big supporter of many different charities, have donated millions of dollars to them, and it just feels great to do and be able to help others, especially children.

Sculpture will last a lot longer than painting.