I don't do commissions and I like the freedom to create what my heart or mind tells me to.

I'm always looking for the next challenge.

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.

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.

My goal is to make fine art, and fine art comes from the soul. If you have virtuosity and facility, you can take and create something of significance.

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.

Sculpture will last a lot longer than painting.