Beautiful objects, ideas, even beautiful people all share the power to lift the spirits and motivate creativity while at the same time soothing the soul.

The concept that an artist would be revered by popular culture is an immediate dismissal of his relevance as an artist.

I share something in common with Norman Rockwell and, for that matter, with Walt Disney, in that I really like to make people happy.

When we learn to say a deep, passionate yes to the things that really matter, then peace begins to settle onto our lives like golden sunlight sifting to a forest floor.

Romance makes a radiant sunrise out of every moment.

Everyone can identify with a fragrant garden, with beauty of sunset, with the quiet of nature, with a warm and cozy cottage.

With whatever talent and resources I have, I'm trying to bring light to penetrate the darkness many people feel.