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			I am motivated by many different aspects of society and life. Anything from close personal relationships to the exploration of philosophical treatise laid down by artists that came before me are reasons for making sculpture. The most important factor in my career, however, is an internal drive to create. In a sense, one might say that creating is a sanity factor for me. During those times when I am not able to pick up materials, I seem scattered and am usually an annoyance to those around me. I retreat to my studio alone. There may be prolonged periods of time where I may just sit and think about the materials in front of me and how they are to be used. When there is a strong idea or feeling, these rituals of contemplation are swept aside and work starts immediately. Hours often pass by without realizing that I have foregone eating or that the stereo has stopped at some indefinite point in the past. I consider art my religion and the process of creating my meditation.