Shelters, conservationists, those concerned about unnecessary cruelty toward the animals we eat, and people working against species extinction fight to preserve the true riches of our planet, our real inheritance. These are big, critical goals. — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Most people respond to my paintings quite generously, but there have been cases where I think people - a few critics in particular - were actually moved by the work but were disturbed by the feelings it evoked, so they… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
I've dreamed landscapes for years, and my dreams play an enormous role in my work. In fact, when I first started doing landscapes I… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Of course 'we humans' have a funny relationship with the beings with whom we share our planet. We eat them, we care for them,… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
On the intimate level, anyone who has loved a companion animal knows the uniquely wonderful experience these 'other nations' provide, and their important presence… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say I'm addicted, but I never, ever skip yoga. I use it to calm down and slow down. — April Gornik Copy Share Image
My work is about the underbelly of the beauty of nature - and the dark side of nature is its indifference. Nature isn't friendly,… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
When I first started painting, I had an interesting nightmare about Cleveland - I dreamed the houses there were encased in this free-floating cage… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Sunday is the one day I keep reminding myself that I should lay around and take it easy, but because I am O.C.D. and… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
I've been doing yoga since 1980 or '81, and I've kind of developed my own routine. It's challenging and thorough, but I'm not holy… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Shelters, conservationists, those concerned about unnecessary cruelty toward the animals we eat, and people working against species extinction fight to preserve the true riches… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
There is a growing scientific consensus that animals have emotions and feel pain. This awareness is going to effect change: better treatment of animals… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
The measure of and self-congratulation for our own intelligence should have its basis in our moral behavior as well as our smarts. — April Gornik Copy Share Image
After 40 years of not playing, I admit I'm totally in love with my guitar. It's a Froggy Bottom acoustic steel string guitar. All… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
