"I was an absolute blank slate with regard to fine art photography at the time, but immediately understood that if I was going to bring the port into the cultural awareness of the city this would be the path. One of the truly remarkable things about Houston is its warmth and openness to newcomers. I was welcomed with open arms by photographers who are far above my level of work. What I would like readers to understand is that I am where I am through an artistic gift that came free to me and through the good will, friendship and help of hundreds of people. Read Lewis Hyde’s book, The Gift, to understand the gift of art and how to be generous with it."
Picasso said “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
Kurt Vonnegut said “the purpose of art is not to make money, it’s to make your soul grow.”
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