There are many periods of art that influence my work like art Deco, cubism and Chinese ceramics.  I also love the glazes and forms of George Ohrr, the fluid and painterly brushstrokes of Betty Woodman’s large vessels. I go to the Metropolitan Museum often and look at the vast selection of painting, sculpture and ceramics from all over the world. I love nature and I am fortunate to have a small garden here in NYC. The natural patterns, textures and colors in nature give me much pleasure and inspire me in many ways.