As Labor Day weekend is a time to honor the hard work and contributions that have shaped our society, my thoughts turn to the profound stories of those who have inspired much of my art.

As I look toward the 4th of July this Friday, my thoughts vacillate between childhood memories of dazzling fireworks and celebrating the birth of this nation, and the present reality of a country divided in its view of what freedom means. 

Have you ever wondered what sparks an artist's vision? For me, it all began on a farm that's been in my family for over a hundred years.

Today, I want to pull back the curtain a little and share a unique aspect of my artistic process: destruction and repurposing.