In 2004 Lew began to create art by painting. His love of Jazz Music inspired him to use bright, dynamic color combinations. Early on it was clear that he painted differently. one Art Critic has said ' Mr. Griffin breaks all the rules but he makes it work. He takes what he needs where he finds it. His techniques and materials convey his own vision. Assigning him to this or that school or camp is an exercise in futility.' One of Lew's favorite quotes comes from the late Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Miles Davis. Davis said ,...more