Tell us about yourself. Who are you and what do you do?

I’ve always been an artist - according to my mom, from age 1 ½. I do 2-dimensional paintings, occasional drawings. When I was young, I was obsessed with it, whether it was doing or learning, or art history. I started watercolor in 1976 after my son was born and I didn’t want to use toxic oil paints close to his nursery so began my watercolor journey. I am currently also doing small oils again.

What other art or artists have been inspirational to you in your work?

For some reason, I’ve always been drawn to California artists: Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Diebenkorn, Ed Ruscha. And I love David Hockney, Edward Hopper.

Tell us about some other jobs you have had other than being an artist.

Babysitter, professional folksinger, designer in film studio, piano playing for ballet class, retail Marshall Fields and Design Supply.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?

Never start over with an art project. Turn it into something else. Learn from the mistakes.

What are you currently working on?

I’m working on big watercolor flower images for a Spring show 2022 at R. Michelson Galleries in NOHO.