What are your fave spots for inspiration in S.F.?
"The drive over the bridge from Oakland to S.F. never gets old. The view of the city sprawling out over the Bay reminds me of just how awesome of a place I am blessed to call home is. Also, I am finding Oakland to be very inspiring with all the growth and room for development. There is a lot of creative energy."

Who are your artistic icons?
"I really admire oil painters like Alex Kanevsky or even older painters like Nicholai Fechin. In a world filled with new media and contemporary art I still really appreciate the rawness of a classic, figurative oil painter. A simple brushstroke says a lot to me."

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile