Recently I started playing a Naughty By Nature Pandora Station and rediscovered all the great Hip Hop music from 20 years ago. These artists are some of the most creative and talented wordsmiths in modern times, and in fact are influencing my work at the moment.

I am continually charmed by the book Understanding Rap Lyrics: Explanations of Confusing Rap Lyrics You & Your Grandma Can Understand. My paintings of late have been of words in opaque watercolor, and I love these lyrics! Plus, William Buckholtz’s commentary makes me giggle. So true!