Growing up in a traditional environment, I was taught the importance of art, how it's connected to the soul, how it makes a human being. This made me understand and cherish American art forms.

Ledger art represents a spirit which has lasted through the hardships and turmoil. It is my goal and ambition that this style of pictograph art continues to pay tribute to the perseverance of my ancestors who adapted and created works of art during a period of life changing turmoil and injustice.

It's amazing to me that some kids are surprised to find out Indians are still alive.

I've always thought of myself primarily as an artist; it's what I most define myself as. The acting was all an accident.