In the late ’90s, I began studying art history, art criticism, art philosophy, photography, printmaking, and sculpture—from a distance—in libraries around the country during my many travels. In 2000, I began working in earnest. I sold many paintings and placed others with private collectors, but the majority of my work was destroyed. I have recently begun painting again after a couple of years, and I’ve started writing songs. I’ve envisioned many sculptural projects and developed a large library of mock-ups for those potential works. I’m working hard now to get my work out there. I believe it has some merit, and I think I can make the world better in my time on the planet.