Painting is an invitation to the viewer to consider a possibility—the possibility of hidden meaning.

If a picture does not draw one in viscerally, no amount of talk about it will matter much. The concept may fill out the picture, but it cannot create the image.

The art object within its sphere of influence must fascinate the viewer intrinsically, having within itself an independence and weight—to appear as self-generating.

When art reaches its pinnacle the “artist” ceases to be relevant.

A painting is not alive until it begins to go into motion, until it actually begins to vibrate with meaning.

Through the non-verbal language of color, line, design, texture, light and shade a good painting suggests that there is more than meets the “I.”

A good painting always deflects meaning away from itself.

“Art” addresses us at the place of our deep despair.

It is necessary for both the viewer and the artist to experience a feeling of opening up beyond the concerns of the ego: the artist, in order to create anything of value; the viewer, in order to experience anything of significance.

The artist develops his skills so that he may meaningfully work. Through his craft he develops himself in the hope that one day he might leap into transcendence.

We bear our suffering in wonder.

A good painting opens the portal to mystery, in the midst of suffering.