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I grew up with artists.

Before I was through my teens, I had been introduced and exposed to artists who would, in later years, become legendary.

I was raised to be some kind of artist.

My parents cultured me a lot and they introduced me to a lot of artists, a lot of their friends.

One of the greatest things about being an artist is, as you get older, if you keep working hard in relationship to what you want the world to be and how you want it to become, there is a history of interesting growth that resonates with different moments in your life.

I didn't start to be an artist myself until I was 24.

I have been surrounded by artists and paintings throughout my life. My father Ted Dyer is an artist, and from a very early age I have spent time painting and drawing.

I think I was probably an early teenager when I discovered Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and a bunch of people that are on a long list of artists. They were important to me, especially as an early adolescent.

When I was young, anywhere I would go in Germany, I would see my father's posters. Everyone knew about him. And he had many friends who were artists who were also quite famous. So, for me, it seemed very natural to be an artist and be known.

I grew up going to museums. I was privileged to discover art and artists in a very personal way.