I Am What I Am Again: A

The Artist Brain Is The Sensory Brain: Sight And Sound, Smell And Taste, Touch. These Are The Elements Of Magic, And Magic Is The Elemental Stuff Of Art. In Filling The Well, Think Magic. Think Delight. Think Fun. Do Not Think Duty. Do Not Do What You Should Do-spiritual Sit-ups Like Reading A Dull But Recommended Critical Text. Do What Intrigues You, Explore What Interests You; Think Mystery, Not Mastery.

Become Willing To See The Hand Of God And Accept It As A Friend's Offer To Help You With What You Are Doing.

Making Art Has Taught Me That The Tiniest Smidgen Of Progress Is Something To Be Cherished.

Often It Is Tenacity, Not Talent, That Rules The Day.

As An Experienced Artist, I Carry My Work Like A Secret Pregnancy. I Am Always Aware Of Inner Life And The Need To Protect It.