Going to art school gave me a more clear and intimate perspective for looking at the world. I loved making art, which I always said was nothing more than creating worlds of my own. I did this because I felt an uneasiness in our world: both with the way people interact and the way they interact with the land. In the end, the art world wasn't for me. I refused to wage a price on work that is a part of my spiritual being. Let alone be criticized to smithereens for it. Now that I've left the 'art-world' behind, drawing momentarily makes me feel more alive inside. On the other hand there is deep anxiety inside of me. I can't sit back and watch the rest of the world fall apart at the cost of those less fortunate, both human and non-human. I've achieved one of my two goals in life: to translate my thoughts through my hands in the form of art-to put forth a beautiful image that strongly provokes the minds of others. My second goal: to help transform the way people view the world in which we live. I believe that in our quest for longevity, Americans must reconnect to the land on a biological, cultural, and personal level.
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