Inspiration comes from

the colors of beach grass, the dunes, the moon, the wind, the ocean, coldwater kelp, sedimentary rocks, mother trees, magnolia flowers, lichen and eucalyptus seeds, red-shouldered hawks, juncos and bushtits, the chickens, dogs and bee hives, outdoor showers, concrete forms, shade plants, native dune pollinator plants, water catchment, tending a sunflower to flourish through the depths of San Francisco’s summer fog, the sound of the table saw, my studio mate’s laughter and deep conversations about art, how to save the planet, the next generation, how to build community.