1. I was asked about this enough times that I should clarify:
every single "homage" work is 100% my own creation and
Paul Jaisini has no part in any of it, except serving as my
unconditional muse. His vision for a new and brilliant art
movement that will shape a better future for all artists and
the world, his astounding ideas and work are the inspiration
behind my homage art to him. It's almost too good to be
true. I wish I could keep him all to myself like a sunken

2. pirate treasure chest because I feel I've discovered
something so spectacular that it wouldn't be fair to just
hand it out to everyone on a silver platter who didn't work
for it as I did-- like a video game, resolutely passing many
difficult levels before "finding the key and unlocking the
door" to discovering the prize, the truth, hidden within-- but
not being able to accept it before fully understanding what I
was getting myself into. But I realize being greedy and not
sharing what I know would be a sin.. and so, when I'm
ready, I'll start unveiling the truth one layer at a time....
Stelly Riesling