(Steve Hanks) (, ) 1949 . , : "The ocean made a strong and lasting impression on me. It was good for the soul to be out in the watersurfing, swimming, or simply getting in touch with its mysterious power". , -. , . 1976 Campfire Girls camp (-). : , , . , " ". , , , . , , , : "Sunlight has become one of my favorite subjects. Im fascinated by how it filters through things, how it floods a whole room with color. Often my paintings are really more about sunlight than anything else". ( U.S. Art Magazine). "Ive tried to be responsible and put positive images out into the world. I hope that my work brings comfort, pleasure and insight into peoples lives", - , , . .
