Throughout my career I have been conversely harassed and honored, condemned and cheered for the nude
images I have composed. Original film from my archives has been burned by relatives, and threats of
physical aggression and legal action from those opposing the presentation of my artworks are far too
frequent in a society that was founded upon the noble and basic right to freedom of expression.
There are those puritanical lemmings who, in defense of their own misguided judgement, question my
religious beliefs and challenge my personal relationship with God. I mourn for those of such
limited vision and understanding.
God is the almighty creator. By studying and working with images of individuals "created in His
own image" (Genesis 1:27), I hope to honor the expression of His unlimited creative
abilities.
Those who criticize my inspired images of the nude human form should consider questioning their own
prejudices. After all, if you believe the Bible to be an accurate historical document, it was
Satan who told Adam - the first to be created in God's image - to be ashamed of his nakedness
(Genesis 3:8-13). This spiritual struggle for control continues to be played out by those who
seek dominion of our individual freedoms in this physical world.
Beginning in the early 1970s, I have photographically explored many of God's creations - flowers and
animals, earth and sky. But, none of these have inspired me in the same way as photography of the
human form. It is in working with these intimate images that I experience the greatest expansion of
my limited imagination.
For me, the process of creative expression began in the 1970s with traditional black-and-white film
images. Now, with the practical application of digital image technology, I have entered the next
stage in my creative image evolution.
The art works presented here represent various steps along the creative path. These expressive
images were created, not specifically for monetary gain, but for the pure joy of accomplishment and
enlightenment.
Without imagination I am nothing but a hollow shell. It is divine inspiration that affords me
creative insight and a glimpse into the magnificent and mysterious treasures provided by the
almighty Creator. The friction of inspiration against imagination creates the spark of unique
visions.
