“In 2009, I began creating 'Waterworks' with the new vernacular coming ...” — John Van Hamersveld Quote

“In 2009, I began creating 'Waterworks' with the new vernacular coming from the 'Signs of Life' work in Las Vegas.”

“With the Larry Bertlemann portrait, I started with a photograph that I could use for it. I built the drawing's identity to serve as a graphic identity. After a number of sketches, I went into my own abstract vernacular of drawn lines and shapes to create the composition for the poster design.”

“The drawing of a 'Pipeline Wave' started with Billabong as a commission for their 2009 Pipeline Masters campaign. My 'Pipeline Wave' drawing later became the start of my 'Waterworks Collection' for gallery prints.”

“Personally, I love Las Vegas.”

“I absolutely love Las Vegas. I've been there a bunch of times on my own.”

“I moved from Minnesota to Las Vegas when I was 13, so I spent my high school years there and did some things I'm not proud of.”