I work alone for many hours and there is wonderful tranquility in that. Furthermore, I am constantly exploring new artistic ideas and themes. Being explorative is psychologically healthy, and one of the primary attributes of the creative individual. My work also allows me to go out into nature to paint, draw, and take photographs. Being an artist also allows me to associate with other professional artists, many of whom are open-minded, and equally respectful of life. Many artists, like myself, tend to look at life, nature, and the world as a wonderful symphony of form, and not merely as material resources to be exploited.