Artists are some of the only free individuals left today, and they are fast becoming a vanishing breed. Many lose this freedom by choice, looking to government, or private funding, to support themselves. Many paint what the galleries want, losing their independence that way. Others cannot follow the lonely, rigorous life of the thin wolf.

But the thin wolf, refusing to be collared, paints only what he wants to paint. This does not mean that he cares not for his viewers - he cares most deeply. Their freedom, as well as his own, is his prime concern.
Spending large portions of time alone, away from the rest of the pack, the thin wolf is not a frequent opening-nite goer, but prefers to watch from a safe distance. He doesn't get caught up in following the latest trend, but is always trying new things, in the spirit of experimentation, research, and curiosity.

Artists can work anywhere, any time, have no pension plans, or unemployment schemes, and never retire. They risk saying what they think, and take the time to say it the best way they know how. They tell it like it is, never hiding out of fear of reprisal.

The thin wolf without the collar is extremely disciplined and diligent. He bears the responsibility of not leading the pack into danger.

There are many rewards. He knows he has chosen well. He can feel the wind on his face, and smell the Spring saplings... he walks an interesting, wild landscape and covers a lot of ground, free from the constraints of the pack. He becomes lean and hardened, counting more and more on his wits to survive. His eyes are sharp, he hears everything, and sensing danger, finds shelter out of the howling winds. He often looks years younger than he actually is.
He discovers his place in the world.




Thin wolves without the collar are rare, but are found in all walks of life.