My concerns are the space between, looking through, spirituality, meditation, color and line. Some of my work comes out rapidly but most is slowly layered over and over. I have been meditating for one to three hours a day since 1983, it improves my life and fuels the creation of my art. I have traveled a great deal but not lately. Everything inspires me with enthusiasm, especially color and shape. My influences have been everyone but especially Raushenberg, Matisse, De Kooning, Joan Mitchell, Lee Krasner, Picasso and various sculptors and architects. Jazz and Blues keep me company while I make art, sometimes it is a lonely business but having friends who are artists help. Knowing they are on the other side of the wall doing the same thing despite the odds is supportive. Since finding my artist’s building, The Warehouse Artist’s Lofts, four years ago I have been even more prolific. The energy here is creative and sparkles sometimes. I will be open in mid September for the Verge Center for the Arts Open Studio Tours. I look forward to seeing you then.