I have always considered myself an artist and painting was the first medium that I claimed.

I think everyone on the planet is a fan of a painting because everyone is a fan of visual stimulation, but I've had freedom in the world [of painting] because I've kept it to myself.

We have to continue to grow within and outwardly. We have to keep going.

One of the things that I love about painting is that I never consider myself to have an audience.

If humor is not present, I tend to be concerned about the artist, or distrusting of what they're presenting - unless there is an obvious tragedy being talked about.

A great show means we have to connect; we have to prove to [the audience] that we do something great or blow their socks off, but it has to be with them if it's going to be sustained for any length of time.

In painting, the key is not taking myself seriously to the point where it kills sincerity.