"We began working together as an experiment. It was irritating at first, letting go of areas of paint and control, but it seemed like something worth getting irritated about because the result brought with it a sense of freedom not felt in solitary work. Not only was it fun at times, but we could participate in something unpredictable. We have learned from each other and adapted as a result of this partnership. Even now, after 2 years of consistent work, both of us still retain our individuality within the paintings.

We listen to music while we paint, most recently Cuban music, Ibrahim Ferrer, the Buena Vista Social Club, and Tom Waits. More often we have listened to jazz. People have said that it is an appropriate choice as the way in which we paint together is similar to the way jazz musicians play together. We play and we're not afraid to jump all over each other's stuff in order to get a fresher, newer more exciting painting. What we do is improvisational. We don't discuss with each other what we're about to do. One of us starts and then the other takes over, neither one of us dominates the finished work, but both presences are very evident. I like Theloneus Monk, the way he plays the piano, his irregular rhythm and the way he can take you by surprise. I hope that this work holds some of that surprise and sincerity."