Whether by their presence or by direct communication, they are there and they exemplify love in action. I worked countless hours struggling to make my own way, constantly feeling the pressure of survival. Today, having George Billis Gallery as my new agent, I am able to remove the long-worn hat of the businessman and to commit myself to my work as an artist. Maybe someday I will wear that hat again, but for now I am more than happy to relinquish the responsibility of selling my work. Having reputable representation such as that offered by George Billis allows for more creative free-dom and the ability to just paint and draw.
Painting is a commitment to self-integrity.
I believe that channeling my spiritual self onto a canvas creates an image of truth and that there is a great responsibility to being an artist. Artists are brought forth into this world in order to express themselves creatively and to teach. The message one communicates may have a significant impact on the viewer, as is evident from the effect of movies and music. Yet, there is even more of an impact from the fine arts. A painting one creates has the potential to pass from one generation to another and makes a statement not only about the artist but about the caretakers of the art.