Nature

The content of a painting is a mysterious activity. It must settle in slowly to the viewer.

Man does not have control over nature anymore than he has control over another person's thoughts. Nature is far more encompassing than we can conceive. In painting, this must be respected.

I love it when the painting begins to speak in its own language, something far deeper than your own literal thoughts or desires.

Of course you have to start those desires and thoughts. There is no way to fake getting to that point.