I just did something totally irrational.

I've totally embraced it. I like Princess Leia. I like how she was feisty.

You can certainly be an artist anywhere, ... But it's helpful to live in a community that has a consciousness of the arts and a desire for visual stimulation.

I say use Arts Walk as a goal, ... Create a body of work. It's a great way to discipline yourself, seeing if you can put together a show.

I'm really interested in conveying sort of a spiritual connection with nature in my work, ... It's about Mother Nature and the protective element. Of course, nature can be extremely threatening as well.

It was really interesting, ... It was scientific illustration.