What are your fave spots for inspiration in S.F.?
"Going on long walks through Golden Gate Park."

Who are your artistic icons?
"Yayoi Kusama, Cindy Sherman, and Sheila Hicks."

On the flipside, what about style icons — do you have any?
"Iris Apfel. I'm not quite as radical, but I hope to be over the years."

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile