A dedicated perfectionist, Lassen labors on just one project at a time. His works “Circle of Life” and “Our World” each took six months to create“I have seen the effects of pollution in our waters, the oil spills, the debris we humans carelessly cast aside, the merciless slaughter of endangered species,” says Lassen. “However, I have also seen incredible beauty, the dazzling rainbows of reef fish, the graceful curve of a dolphin’s tail, the reflection of light on the crests of the waves. The breaching of a whale still takes my breath away.”“An ideal day is one that consists of the perfect wave, inspirational painting sessions, and spending time with family and friends.”Lassen’s porfolio extends to sculpture and a debut album, “Turn the Tide.” He’s the author of several pictorial books including “The Art of Lassen” and a children’s book entitled “Treasures of the Sea.” Lassen finds artistic inspiration in tropical retreats including a home in Kapalua, Maui. Look for a feature article on the artist’s various Island residences in the October 2006 issue of Hawaiian Style.Lassen’s newest series, , focuses on life’s inspirational journeys. The insightful and inspirational works are a series of three original paintings entitled --- “Heaven’s Path,”, “Seeking the Light,” and “Illumination.”. Other projects Lassen is working for release in 2006 are another animated movie project and a new art book chronicling his works. “My only challenges were that I had them,” Lassen says. “There has never been a door opened to me that I have not wanted to walk through.”