I remember my mom had a big collection of copies of Saturday Evening Post magazines, and that was really my introduction to those great illustrators.

Steeping my life in beauty brings color to my days and a song to my heart

Our most important legacy will be the contributions we make to the lives of other human beings.

Whether it's a pebble in a riverbed or a soaring mountain peak, I see everything in the world as the handiwork of the Lord. When I paint, I try to represent the beauty of God's creation in my art. Many modern painters see the world as a jumble of random lines and shapes with no divine beauty or order, and their works reflect their viewpoint. Because I see God's peacefulness, serenity, and contentment, I work to capture those feelings on the canvas. My vision of God defines my vision of the world.

My joy burns brighter when I tend to the glowing hearth fires of home.

Each of us is a small part of God's plan. I'm a small part. I create paintings that are being used by God.

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