“As artists we know that the arts create community and lift the human spirit.”

“I think art is an important part of our culture, and that there are artists who will always be making work, simply because they can’t do otherwise.”

“I am a collector of antiques and oddities, artwork, and history. I love having all of these things hanging around in my work space to serve as inspiration while I work.”

“The principles and elements of design and color theory are always a part of the painting process.”

“The best thing about being an artist: you are never bored.”

“This is not about a virus. This is about us.”

“One reason I think my work is attractive to the viewer is because it is old and new at the same time.”

“In all of life’s experiences … including loss … art has always been a source of healing and inspiration and, sometimes, a call to action.”

“In my work, color changes the level of the energy experienced and helps reveal the content of the piece.”

“Arkansas has a great artist community and we’ve made a lot of great friends and connections over the years.”

“I am drawn to texture in the world around me, especially in nature and in interior settings.”

“In large scale public art, the designing, developing, collaborating, fabricating and installing is a challenging process to work through.”

“I want my paintings to be tough, strong and a bit funky.”

“When I was a kid I guess I just assumed everyone’s house smelled like paint thinner.”

“When I was a kid, I just knew that I wanted to be creative and have interesting stories to tell people about my life and my experiences.”

“The work began as a desire to balance how women are depicted in visual culture.”

“The early appeal of glass was the process itself, I’ve often said blowing glass is kind of a Zen mentality.”

“Silverpoint is my primary medium because it enhances the qualities I hope to present.”

“A great deal of my inspiration comes from my roots and I tend to paint subjects that originate from childhood memories.”