When my Army Mash unit was deployed during Desert Storm we were told Iraq had acquired toxic chemical agents from Iran and Russia-a gas mask was a must. For the next Iraqi war and the Afghanistan war we were told the same thing and prepared accordingly.
"I paint on Yupo paper. The smooth surface of this paper is a challenge to paint on but I enjoy process and have created a lot of paintings on this unique paper.
For Vera Tataro, the famous Czech painter, her latest series of paintings is the ability, to as she says, "To paint with complete freedom, what a dream it will be! Creating a painting that is surreal and brutally direct."
My aim as an artist is to bridge the gap between all schools of thought and spread the message of peace and harmony taught by Sufis through all ages and times.