That's about the only way to really paint is from life. Everything I do is from a live model or subject.

Eventually, you're going to be gone and all that is left is your work.

A first step in reconstruction is re-drawing maps of the 650 affected villages in the tsunami zone. Teams of Indonesian farmers are working with villagers under guidelines to identify and agree on public and private property lines.

I wanted a painting that shows a more simpler time.

It would be nice if I could come back to Auburn. It would be nice to give back.