The paintings are like prayers, relating to wishing for something beyond everyday life.

The paintings are like prayers, relating to wishing for something beyond everyday life.

I think artists almost always end up turning to what's around them, what's in their environment or outside their window.

Most of my painting is done sitting in a chair with a book. I'd say it's 80 per cent sitting and reading, 10 per cent eating and ten per cent painting.

I can say that paintings are prayers, they have to do with anything that makes you wish for more that what everyday life provides.

I started to try to be a colorist, although secretly thinking of myself as somewhat of a black and whiteist.

You build up a head of steam. If you're four days out of the studio, on the fifth day you really crash in there. You will kill anybody who disturbs you on that fifth day, when you desperately need it.