"When I create, I don't concern myself with what designs or colors will be most appealing to the viewer because art is a form of self expression.  It is a selfish ambition.  So my work, to a large extent, is an extension of me and my emotions at the time of creating.  It is my essence in a tangible form.  This very thought challenges me to be more than just an artist; it holds me to a high standard of character and values.  Art then, for me, is therapy.  It is the only way to escape without ever leaving."