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The artists that inspire
me most are musicians. I have rarely been emotionally moved
by visual art, but I am routinely driven to tears, laughter,
or contemplation, by music. Much of my work has been devoted
to trying to capture the jazz musician, one of nature's finest
creations. There is such power and resource in the person
who knows how to manipulate sound. I have seen how music can
ignite an entire room of individuals into dance and conversation,
luring them into alter egos. Though I doubt my paintings will
ever elicit the same response as would a symphony or a piano
solo, I can think of no greater pleasure than to give back
to the world a mere piece of the beauty it has provided.
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