The talent to create has been common to every civilization since the beginning of humankind. The arts are a supportive thread that weaves us together, in spite of the conflicts that divide ... Inspired artists search for the visible and the invisible, providing insight into the unknown, revealing the depth and meaning of human existence ... the arts is a unifying force rising above political, racial, religious and nationalistic differences ... Tribal beliefs die hard and divide, while art and spirit establish our interconnectedness ... My art begins with design that works as an abstraction. On top of that I paint loose realism, using color and energy, leaving detail to the imagination ... To grow is my goal.