"I believe humankind to be the proper goal and measure of an artist's work. I feel that I'm painting something worthwhile only to the extent that it glorifies mankind's existence in a worthy manner. I share Leonardo da Vinci's encompassing embrace of life and have a great regard for any work of creation that elevates the humanity we share. I try to create something new, and, hopefully wonderful that has never before been seen on our tired, worn planet. Doing that always seems right to me. There is a vitality about it. I'll always be passionate about this."