Painting is a replica of life. In life there are three basic units: the physical, mental, and spiritual. In painting these are referred to by the artist as the technical, philosophical, and aesthetic. Within each aspect of life and painting there is a balance developed by the incidence of opposites. This balance determines harmony - the artist's creative endeavor. An artist has no desire to convince others to believe as he or she but only to continue in the opportunity of freedom and responsibility to share his vision. Inspiration and memory are highly wrought as the painter catches a deep breath to give thanks for the light that lets him see and for a moment to set the painting free. The artist continually works and hopes to see this true and wonderful essence revealed upon the canvas. This act of painting and "visual listening" cultures a creative awareness that allows me to see the light, the subject of my work.