I am a very simple man. I am a man first, an artist second. My obligations are to my family, my home and to my tribe. My resolve is met through hard work and discipline. Like a knife, I must stay sharp and useful. Only to be drawn when maintenance occurs or when it is needed.

Intentionality and Renewed Vigor
There is a traditional Japanese activity for the new year called Hatsu Geiko (The First Training). Many traditional Japanese art practitioners observe Hatsu Geiko in and