Ever since I was young I had a deep appreciation for art. At the time I didn't know exactly where it came from, but I knew it came from within. I believe that all of us are born with this need to create, but where does it come from? Scripture says that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and that we are made in his image and likeness, so if this is true, which I believe it is, then we are all born to create. The problem is that we all live in a broken world, and growing up my desire and need to be creative was slowly pulled out from within, and I was pushed and pressured to focus on logic and intellect instead of creativity and imagination. It wasn't until my early 20's, living in Los Angeles, pursuing my passion in photography and being surrounded by creatives did I find my creative heart again. It was a transformative time in my life because being surrounded by so many different people of different walks of life, and all of them expressing themselves creatively, I realized that they all had it in common that they created art because they wanted to feel. Years later I no longer created art with a camera, but with stones from the earth and steel. Although my form of art is different it's the same narrative that I create because I believe that's what God created me to do. As I am now a full time artist and have dedicated myself fully to my craft I face the daily challenge of creating art with my heart and mind. So often they're pitted against each other, but I truly believe that both intellect and imagination are essential in creating good art. Living here in Tucson, Arizona with the beautiful support of friends and family and the Tucson Art Gallery I'm pleased to say that although we still live in a broken world and I myself am a broken man, I do my very best in all that I do and strive each day to create genuine, sincere, and authentic art. I love to create, I love to express myself creatively, I love the way art makes me feel; with hope that all that I do is done to the glory of God.