“I look at the silhouette of objects around me to find inspiration.”

“I’ve found that making paper is a lot like painting. The fibers are wet and move around. When they dry they hold the history of the movement.”

“I think art is interesting when there’s a dissonance of textures and associations.”

“I love to show the way natural and artificial light sources can spotlight and create such interesting features and shadows.”

“When I’m involved in the creative process, I push the limits beyond the bounds of certainty — that’s fun!”

“The process I use to create these sculptures begins in the local junkyard.”

“I’m always looking to the future and new ways to make art.”

“My sculptures and vessels explore themes of instinct, adaptation, survival and transformation.”

“I like taking characters out of context. It creates tension – and humor.”

“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.”