I am fascinated by our complex love yet exploitation of nature. For me, painting is an affirmation of my concern and sense of awe for my subject, the natural world and its creatures.

I found the mouse on the road near my house. Someone was putting out rat poison, and it claimed the mice as well. In fact, it almost killed my dog.

I feel that art can have a message, can provoke and still be beautiful. I use texture and iridescent pigments, which remind me of the sparkle of broken glass and the rainbow in oil and gas spills.

All men on whom the Higher Nature has stamped the Love of Truth, should especially concern themselves in laboring for posterity, in order that future generations may be enriched by their efforts, as they themselves were made rich by the efforts of ge

[This history alone might cause concern, but not necessarily disqualify Padilla.] I personally don't know anyone who has not been in counseling, ... Plus, taking care of other people's children can be very stressful.

Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God.