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.

You have to make thousands and thousands of drawings before an illustration is perfected.

There are very few people who do what I do.

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.

At any one time, I'll have 30 to 40 pieces going on in the studio, so this is not economically driven at all.

There is a connection between me and the collectors, and as admirers of the work they tell me about the differences the pieces are able to make in their lives on a daily basis.