Ziegler’s paintings are as lively in their painterly quality as they are in
their subject matter. Though highly realistic and faithfully observant of narrative and ethnographic
details, his paintings declare the artist’s obvious delight in the character of the paint for its own sake.
Whether applied with a palette knife or brush, his paint strokes are confident, energetic, and expressive,
reinforcing the bold character of the people and activities
they bring to life. ”

- Author Kesler Woodward