“When I paint I don’t make an illustration to create a pretty picture. For me, to ‘build’ a painting is a meditative process on the subject matter. The matter at hand for ‘Our Neighbors, Ourselves’ has always been the connection to the people for me. The notes I pull upon are retaining dignity, humanity, a sense of home, inevitably a sense of hope.”

“I don’t always have a plan or intention when I begin to jump into a piece.  Since paintings usually don’t wrap up in a short time, they become something I ruminate over.  For better or worse my intentions begin to twist within the imagery that I am working on – and specifically with the imagery I have done for Project Worthmore.  In this I usually face conviction, reflection, and sometimes react through my art. I am honored that my visual dialogue can go to funds that help reinstate that hope while inviting others to process their own definition of home.”