I’ve been fortunate to speak at a lot of schools over the past few years. There just something special about connecting with kids and delivering a message of inspiration that, with hard work,...

    Never be ashamed! There’s some who will hold it against you, but they are not worth bothering with.” — J. K. Rowling   I’d estimate that 95% of my art has never been...

    Compassion is the fabric that connects us all. But when compassion for our fellow man ceases to exist, where are we heading as people? Not long ago, my wife was driving home and...

    Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail and, eventually, you find yourself at the top. I often set goals that others would deem ridiculous and outlandish. But the thought of...

    What is “good” art? To me, good art It pulls you in, and dares you to looks away. And while you’re viewing, it makes you feel: happy, sad, hopeful, angry or a plethora...

  The true character of a person is often revealed in the face of adversity. When the odds are against you, how do you respond? Do you make excuses to justify the seemingly inevitable outcome?...

“Magic is something you make.” A statement that has had a profound effect on me. In fact, I believe in this statement so much that I had it tattooed on my chest (it’s written in...

  When I first started drawing, I was terrible. I practiced every day, and drew terrible drawing after terrible drawing. I mean, these drawings were embarrassingly terrible. However, each day my drawings got a little...

  For me, success in’t just about what I accomplish in my life, but how I can inspire others to achieve also. Of course, that’s easier said than done, but it’s a goal that I’ve...

Don’t let the desire to be accepted by other people drive your happiness. Not everyone will be happy for your success.   Many feel as though we’re all in a constant competition with each other...