I write a lot when I’m creating. It could be because I frequently over-examine subject matter. Or maybe because there is some uncertainty about the direction I want to go. Seeing my thoughts on paper seems less permanent and helps me sort out different concepts....
More than 25 years ago, as I completed a series of 12 historical paintings, history showed me that individuals from my community made invaluable contributions to the state. The pioneers in the series, A Pioneering Spirit, A Fight for Liberty and Freedom, helped to...