Much of the inspiration for my work comes from my surroundings – the high desert and the wild creatures, especially ravens, who share this amazing space with me. This is the basis from which the idea grows, but then that idea can be transformed through the lens of history, folk lore, humor, and political/social satire.

I often incorporate found objects in my work. Sometimes they are the beginning of an idea, sometimes they find their way into a work during the process. I am drawn to interesting associations. The impetus for an idea may come from any number of directions. It could be a dream, observation of a living subject, social comment or simply stimulated by the process of a previous work.