How did you get into art?

I thought I wanted to be a drafter when I was a boy. After 3 years of classes, I felt the trait was too robotic and restrictive so I decided it wasn't for me and I just grew from there. I believe soon after I started oil painting classes and thought it was cool...blah blah blah....silly kids.

How do you get inspiration for the work you produce?

Anything close to me is an inspiration....even the simplicity of an ice cream cone sparks a feeling inside...(yum).

What has been your best creation to date?

My son Pollux.

How much do you think hype affects the public perception of what good art is?

Don't get me started...it's interesting to me of how much/many people need to to be shown what it is they have to like, dislike, consume and judge instead of thinking for themselves.

Your style is quite distinctive, how did you develop it?

No rest for the wicked.

Last CD you bought/downloaded/shoplifted?

David Cross

How did you feel when you realized that art could make you some money?

It can make you money? &*%$!

What makes you happy?

My son, my girlfriend, sex, seasonal weather, friends and drawing.

Why do so many people spend money on music yet so few spend on art?

Maybe because emotion, (whatever that might be), is fed to them as opposed to digging deep to express their own emotion or may be they're shy.

Know any jokes?

What kind of socks does a pirate wear?  

ARRRGYLE!

What makes you happy?

Napping on a breezy, sunny afternoon, all windows open with no thoughts in my head except realizing this makes me happy.

What makes you sad?

My past.

Sex, drugs or rock n roll?

In that order?

Last book you read?

Hmmmm, fast food nation.

Tell us a secret?

Then it wouldn't be a secret.

What time did you get up?

Too early.

What do you drive?

Izuzu Rodeo

What else do like other than art?

Squirrels, Keegan, camping(outdoors), road trips, bad bars with bad beer and close ones to drink it with you.

Any regrets?

Death without a goodbye.

Final thoughts...

I don't want the world, I just want to wear hats.

Interview - Mr. Burrows 04/12/06